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Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Trilogy Authentic Corojo torpedo

October 27, 2008

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 [...]

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Alec Bradley Tempus – Cigar Links Edition 19

August 29, 2008

Well it has been awhile since I’ve done a cigar links wrap up so I thought I’d resurrect it for one of my favorite new cigars to come out this year. Originally I got to try the Alec Bradley Tempus just before it was released and really enjoyed it. My local shop recently picked up the Tempus and I got a chance to try the Lancero.

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Cigar Review: Alec Bradley MAXX Traditional Toro

June 2, 2008

The Alec Bradley MAXX Traditional was created, because some customers liked the MAXX but not the massive ring gauge. The MAXX Traditional uses the same tobacco as the MAXX, but in a slightly different blend because of the smaller sizes. I’m glad to see this change, because I’m not typically a fan of larger ring gauge cigars.

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Black Cat Cigar Co. Domincans No. 2 Cigar Review

April 1, 2008

The Philly-based Black Cat Cigar Co. seems to have a knack for nabbing blue-chip cigar blenders for its house brands. A few weeks ago, I reviewed the company’s Rey Miguel, a Pepin Garcia-made offering. Now, it’s time for the Black Cat Dominicans, a line made by Henke Kelner, blender and manufacturer for the famous Davidoff and AVO brands.

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