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Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Trilogy Authentic Corojo torpedo
By Daniel | October 27, 2008 |
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Brand: Alec Bradley
Line: Trilogy Authentic Corojo
Vitola: Torpedo (6 1/8 x 52)
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Costa Rican
Binder: Honduran, Nicaraguan
Filler: Dominican, Mexican
Body: Medium
Strength: Medium
Box Price: $4.00/each
(This is the second of three reviews for Alec Bradley’s Trilogy line of cigars: the Native Cameroon, the Authentic Corojo and the Exotic Maduro.)
Last week, I reviewed the Alec Bradley Trilogy Native Cameroon, and I was impressed, but not blown away. I figured I’d wait a little bit before I reviewed this one.
The Alec Bradley Trilogy Authentic Corojo has a stellar prelight scent: cocoa with hints of hay and leather. The several sticks I tried had good draws, and — call me crazy — but do you know when a cigar just feels good in your hand? This one did. There were a couple of veins in the wrapper, but the Corojo is pretty smooth.
About an inch in, I got walloped by even more cocoa and leather, and about halfway in I got even more spice. Not too peppery, but a steady, subtle spice. It was good.
The Corojo produces nearly white ash, but it’s quite flaky. However, I didn’t experience any of the burn issues Brian at Stogie Review had almost a year ago.
Verdict: Exceptional cigar for the price. I’d smoke this one again, for sure, and you should give it a try.
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Tags: alec bradley, Cigar Review, Corojo, Daniel, Dominican Republic
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October 27th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
I remember when the trilogy first came out like 6+ years ago.. they used to be boxed pressed in a triangle shape. Was very original albeit difficult to smoke
October 27th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
I didn’t smoke the Trilogy then, but I bet it looked interesting next to everything else in the humidor, huh?
October 28th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
I haven’t smoked one of these cigars before but the look of it is just stunning. Although I haven’t smoked this one before I have smoked other cigars from AB and, to tell you the truth, I’m not sure they are “amazing” cigars. They are good for the price though
October 31st, 2008 at 3:05 am
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November 2nd, 2008 at 8:40 am
Travis - ABs generally make for good everyday smokes. Have you tried the Occidentals?
November 2nd, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Daniel, I haven’t smoked any of those yet. What are they like?
November 2nd, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Travis - Here’s my review of the stick.
November 2nd, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Daniel, thanks for the tip. Looks like an interesting cigar and it’s so cheap! I’ve got to try one.