Alec Bradley 1997 Harvest Selection

[The BurgerMeister]

no pics this time... sorry! :skew: (here's some info.)

not too impressed with this one. it has some redeeming qualities... but overall it's not a very satisfying smoke. the draw is difficult to deal with and takes away from the relaxation i should be experiencing. the flavor is heavy and coats the mouth. sometimes i like this "coating," but it's not pleasant with this smoke.

i enjoyed the Tempus and Trilogy Native Cameroon from A.B., but this and the other A.B.s i've had have had too many issues to deal with.

got just past the halfway point and put this stick out. i just wasn't interested anymore.

GRADES:

Appearance... C spotty and veiny. not the most attractive.

Construction... C- feels solid, but not evenly packed.

Burn... C some canoeing at the start, and through first half.

Draw... FAIL mostly blocked. needs poking and massaging.

Flavor... C not bad... not great. decidedly average. notes of nut, toast, coffee, and pepper.

OVERALL GRADE: C-

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Thanks for the review and for sharing your experience.

 

[Madvillain]

You say the draw was tight but on the one I had it was too loose so maybe its just quality control all around?

Decent cigar

also this was a cool review

 

[The BurgerMeister]

...maybe its just quality control all around?

i think this is probably the case. i have another one in the humi, we'll see how it behaves.

also this was a cool review

thanks! i think i'll stick to this format for future reviews.

 

[ciggy]

Thanks for the review!!!