Strength:Medium-Full
Wrapper:Habano
Origin:Honduras
Shapes:Churchill, Corona, Robusto, Toro
Brand:Alec Bradley

Alec Bradley Harvest Selection Habano

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A stunning handmade from the maker of the 94-rated Tempus.

Alec Bradley is on a mission. First, the 94-rated Tempus is followed-up with the 90-rated Special Cabinet Reserve. Now, the small-batch Harvest Selection '97 has a tasty new counterpart. Introducing, Harvest Selection Habano, a stunning medium to full-bodied cigar cloaked by a beautiful Habano wrapper that’s thick, toothy, and chock full of good ‘n hearty flavors. Beneath this wrapper awaits a complex recipe of aged long-fillers, including Dominican Piloto Cubano and Mexican ligero – both from 1997 – and Nicaraguan Criollo from 1998. The result is a bold handmade boasting spicy-sweet notes of earth, coffee, and nuts complemented by a long, toasty finish.
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Strength:Medium-Full
Shapes:Churchill
Wrapper:Habano
Origin:Honduras
Binder:Habano
Filler:Dominican, Mexican, Nicaraguan
 Churchill (7.0"x50) BOX OF 20 Out of Stock $135.00$69.95    
5-PACK Out of Stock $33.75$24.00    
Strength:Medium-Full
Shapes:Corona
Wrapper:Habano
Origin:Honduras
Binder:Habano
Filler:Dominican, Mexican, Nicaraguan
 Corona (5.5"x42) BOX OF 20 Out of Stock $115.00$59.95    
5-PACK Out of Stock $28.75$20.00    
Strength:Medium-Full
Shapes:Toro
Wrapper:Habano
Origin:Honduras
Binder:Habano
Filler:Dominican, Mexican, Nicaraguan
 Gran Toro (6.0"x54) BOX OF 20 Out of Stock $135.00$69.95    
5-PACK Out of Stock $33.75$24.00    
Strength:Medium-Full
Shapes:Robusto
Wrapper:Habano
Origin:Honduras
Binder:Habano
Filler:Dominican, Mexican, Nicaraguan
 Robusto (5.0"x50) BOX OF 20 Out of Stock $115.00$59.95    
5-PACK Out of Stock $28.75$20.00    
Strength:Medium-Full
Shapes:Toro
Wrapper:Habano
Origin:Honduras
Binder:Habano
Filler:Dominican, Mexican, Nicaraguan
 Toro (6.0"x50) BOX OF 20 Out of Stock $125.00$64.95    
5-PACK In Stock$31.25$22.00
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Customer Reviews of “Alec Bradley Harvest Selection Habano”
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“Very nice pre-light aroma, firm ash, even burn and it tastes like a good cigar. What more can one ask? Rather difficult to find a bad Alec Bradley cigar, so this one was no real surprise.”
MM of Leesburg, VA
“I order a 12 cigar sampler of this baby, in a sort of different vitolas, for a mere $29.99, here at CI camp. I could not be more satisfied, a great stick, great appearance and flavor, the right amount of kick and of course the ridiculous CI price. It's spicy and sweet with great draw and burn!”
MF of Rincon, PR
“I had the opportunity to try this cigar at a tailgate before the Lehigh-Lafayette game. It started out smooth and the intensity kicked in at the midway point. Although not a complex cigar, I was very impressed with the medium bodied flavor and recommend this cigar. I intend to pick up a box, especially at the great CI price.”
BF of Nazareth, PA
“I hope I don't get into trouble here...but I really believe that the Harvest Habano and Saint Luis Rey Reserva Especial (Natural) could be twins. I have smoked a ton of SLR's in the past and the minute I lit the AB Harvest Habano I could have sworn I was smoking a SLR. They both share an overwhelming tea-like taste that is too similar to ignore and not write about. Needless to say I would suggest smoking an SLR if your really into these AB Habano's. You could save a few!”
KC of Kaneohe, HI
“i agree with KE. this is a great cigar. it surprised me, i only let them sit for a few days in the humi and it was very enjoyable. i cant wait for them to get some age to them, i know these sticks are gonna age well. this is my favorite medium body smoke!!!”
MM of scranton, PA
“I have to say that these are excellent. They have a medium spicy flavor. The construction is perfect. These are a great deal.”
CS of Rock Springs, WY
“My purchase of these will be based upon my experience with this brand, and the review written by: KE of Palm Coast, FL. This is a person who knows how to write a review, and never say a word about some wacky flavor bouncing around in your mouth. I'm in agreement with every word he said, and may all of us learn to just write about the cigar. I'm really not impressed with those who talk about hints of chalk, eraser, white paper, and other things that make me wonder why they would know how barn dirt tastes.”
DM of Taylor, MI
“I almost gave up on this cigar after several attempts with a tight draw and too much moisture. After they evened out in my 65% desk top they light up nice with a good draw and slow steady burn. Extra creamy cappucino with slight nutmeg sweetness stand out. The aroma is fantastic with pleasant toasted oat nuts and cereal. This is also how the taste develops with a burst of maple and molasses at the nub. A fantastic morning smoke.”
PW of Charlestown, RI
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Alec Bradley Harvest Habano

Posted by Brando

Yowzers! It’s been some time since I’ve written one of these here review thingers, and the bossman has been on my arse to get one of these posted. BUT, before I dive into the review I have to send a shout out to one of our customers – Eric F. – who is currently in Iraq serving this great nation of ours. He requested I review the Alec Bradley Harvest Selection Habano. Well Eric, here we go!
 
First, it’s well worth mentioning that the blends Alec Bradley has been releasing lately have been impressive to say the least with many yielding well deserved high ratings and culminating with the uber-impressive 94-rated Tempus. Equally impressive have been some of Alan Rubin’s small-batch releases which include the Harvest Selection ’97 and now the Harvest Selection Habano. Finished with an oily Habano wrapper, this cigar is comprised of Dominican Piloto Cubano, Mexican Ligero and Nicaraguan Criollo long fillers that blend together to form a recipe for the utmost in cigar enjoyment.
 
As you may know, we just had our annual CigarFest this past weekend. Ahhh CigarFest…a chance to get together with 3000 of our fanatical cigar smokin’ folks and hobnob with the superstars of the industry. My buddy Alan Rubin was there and he happened to have a corona sized Harvest Habano on him which I somehow “acquired” from the pocket of his crazy shirt. You know the ones…the shirts those Miami fellas like to wear. Anyway, for this review I went with that very same corona – a 5.5”x42 vitola that burns for about 40 minutes. Lemme tell ya, this thing is smooth! My palate is greeted with a subtle spice, a hint of sweetness and a creamy finish that is downright deeelish. As I get further into it, the spice lingers yet the flavor has become almost velvet-like, not to mention the aroma which will create jealousy amongst your peers and make you infinitely more attractive to women (one of them fancy Cuban style Miami shirts might help too).
 
Medium to Full in strength with a flavor that doesn’t quit and an equally pleasing price! If you haven’t tried the Harvest Selection Habano yet…well, what are ya waitin’ for?