Alec Bradley Prensado

“Burn and draw issues... Nonetheless, it was awesomely flavorful, and I will definitely try another - perhaps keep it in my lower humidity humi, and see what happens.”

“The Alex Bradley Prensado is a creamier, smoother version of the delicious Tempest. A little pricy perhaps but when you find a stick you like...well....some are cheap and some..............................”

“If you like Alec Bradley Tempus you will love the Prensado. I would take these over the Tempus any time. Expensive? Yes. Worth it? Oh yea! Prensado deserves all the high praise and high ratings. Full bodied yet smooth, nuttery and buttery, leathery, etc., etc. Forget the descriptions just try it. This is one impressive cigar.”

“Until now, I have not been all that impressed with AB cigars. However, the Prensado was a game changer. This box-pressed beauty is densely packed, heavy in the hand, rich and creamy, and smokes like a champ! This cigar goes 12-rounds; don't even light the double toro unless you have at least 2-hours to kill. It is not cheap cigar, but it's worth every penny.”

“I am impressed with this cigar(Alec Bradley Prensado) Flavor profile is very similar to Tempus,but less pepperly and more butterly.It is hard for me to say which I like better.They are both complexed and elegant smokes..!”

“Being a sucker for maduro wraps the "Prensado" Gran Toro is an excellent stick. The pre-light aroma fills the nostrils with sweet caramel and wonderful barnyard. Upon first light you'll note toast and lots of cream blended to perfection, a quarter way in you will also receive slight hints of cedar, pepper and caramel, true down to the finish. Not my personal favorite yet well deserving of the ratings received, only to be bested by "Tempus Maduro" according to my palette. I'm apologize to you Padron,,, you will now have to step aside.”

“Just smoked my first AB Prensado(torpedo) and I must say, I understand how it drew such rave reviews. Decently constructed, heavy in the hand and the flavors booming outta this thing are amazing! Stands up well to my favorite '64 Padron when it comes to appeal and taste....”

“Time to update your description boys! This beauty just scored a coveted spot at the top of the charts. The Churchill was rated 96 and took Best Cigar of the Year 2011! I'm SO glad I got a few of these before the news broke and the cat was out of the bag. Snatch up some of this blend while you can, they will not last long!”

“I hate to stand opposed, but the 92,93 rating, well, I'm not so sure. While the Prensado is very well made, smokes good, lots of smoke. IT'S the wrapper that gets me. Reminds me more of a mexican San Andres. I get that distinct bitter sweet cocoa taste instead of the robust, earthy, chewy after taste you get from a corojo wrapper. Not much sweetness there to take away from some of the bite I got when first lit. It does smooth out nicely. Still a fairly good smoke. Needs more of a finish to it. The smoke is at it;s best about two thirds of the way down. Nice aroma.”

“Wonderful cigar(Alec Bradley Prensado).It takes the Tempus experience up a few notches.Very rich deep flavors with rich luxurious pepper and an aroma to die for.Scored a 10-pack on whack,CI you're the best,thanks Mr Rubin and Alec Bradley.”

“One of the most amazing smokes i have ever had. Smooth, creamy, good draw. My mouth is watering as im describing this. It was recommended to my by a co worker. The whole time I was smoking it, fireworks were going off in my head. Try a 5 pack, no screw it, buy a box, no, buy 10 boxes. Its simply the best thing out there.”

“The Prensado is a stong, flavorful and balanced smoke with great aroma. Simply stated; this Alec Bradley delivers.”

“Recently bought some of these after reading a number of favorable reviews. Flavor and appearance on the first were excellent, though the draw and smoke output on this first smoke were a little disappointing.”

“This is worth the price! Top 3 or 4 for me, and I have smoked my share. This has the distinct AB pepper zing. Full bodied, but pulls it off smoothly. I have have two gripes: 1. the price, while definitley worth it I hate to pay $11 for the gran toro (my favorite), and 2. they tend to go out in the final third unless you stay on top of it. Aside from this nothing else tastes like a Prensado. IMHO it's AB's best (yes even better than tempus ratings not withstanding). If however you really hate paying $9+ for a stick don't try it, because you will want more. If you love sweet spice with strength and smoothness, and don't mind ponying up the price to play look no further this is your stick!”

“Alec Bradley has always been my favorite line, next to CAO. This cigar is no where near their best one. I strongly disagree with the 96 rating it received. I would give it at 91-92 at most. Good flavor profile, not strong on the nicotine but the price makes it's rating go down in my book.”

“The family blend, tempus and harvest are all well deserved 90+ rated(maybe), but this one really deserves cigar of the year. Extra spicy and solid consistent flavor, the prensado sits up there with the padron 64 maduro. It has that extra something that makes you say wow! Buy some before they're all sold out.”

“The churchills are absolutely, without question, the BEST cigar I've ever had (which makes sense, since that size in particular is the one Cigar Aficionado rated 96 AND the #1 Cigar of 2011). Over here in Eastern Afghanistan, there's nothing like taking 1:15 minutes to relax and smoke one at the end of a long day. Worth every penny!”

“Am I the only guy not floored by this cigar? Admittedly an incredibly built artisan cigar with a beautiful band and easy draw but I will say this cigar was bit bitter. With a 96 rating I must have got a dud or something but I found it a bit harsh. The stick I smoked did not have an even burn either. I love love the AB line and the 97 is one of my favorites though so I will try this cigar again and see if maybe I got a stale one perhaps?”

“Great cigar worth the rating. I see a lot of people with burn and draw complaints to which I concur. My advice to those is that this cigar is a DIVA in the humidor, a slight change in humidity or temp makes this stick change dramatically in flavor and burn! I can attest to that. At 66% this thing tastes like burning dirt. At a high reading it burns like a 96 rated cigar. Draw I know is a manufacturing variable but all in all, when kept properly this cigar shines the 96 rating it received! Happy smoking.”

“What can i say, over a year ago i was new to the cigar world, so i researched around for the first perfect cigar i can start out with. #1 cigar of 2011 eh why not? i know nothing about this stuff. took $20 bought the stick and a cutter, came back smoked it thought nothing of it. So now a year later i have a humidor with 20 of these bad boys. I have fished around other brands and nothing compares to the churchill. Amazing aroma, nice blend of chocolate, spices and leather. Just a beautiful all around stick. I'm glad it is my first ever and still going strong in my humidor.”

“Good, really good. I really didn't appreciate this cigar the first time I smoked one. What was I thinking?”

“Other than it not burning evenly, this was an excellent smoke. Low in nicotine strength, high in flavor. Maybe not a 96 in my book but definitely worth every penny non the less ”

“What a cigar!! Started with a little bit of burn issues but it quickly went away, then it started to open up and reveal a mastercraftsman at work. The strong flavours at the start then a mellowness in the midway point to a smoth finish that took me away. Thank you AB. Thank you!!”