“I first tried one of these cigars down in San Jose (Alec Bradley Tempus )while having a get together BBQ with some of the guys I served with in Iraq, and also I read about them in the Cigar Aficionado magazine and I bought two of them. For a 94 rating these things were a steal when you figre on the price. The instant I lite up I loved it. This cigar is a work of art no doubt about it, everybody should have at least a box of twenty in their humidor.”
“I was lucky enough to try one of these(Alec Bradley Tempus) when i dropped by a cigar bar in san francisco. It was the robusto size. I read the review in cigar afic and i had high hopes. The churchill was the one given high (94) marks but this size did not let me down at all. It was totally enjoyable. A medium smoke in my opinion and obviously i overpaid for my stick @ $13.99 but it was worth it. I smoked it till my fingers burned. If i get some extra cash or if it was on special right now i would buy box.”
“This is one dynamite cigar! From first light to the last puff, this was one of the most enjoyable and tasteful cigars . This cigar truly has earned it's 94 rating!”
“The Tempus a very flavorful cigar. They get even better with a little aging. I have tried about all of the sizes and the Magistri is by far my favorite. More complex, it builds in intensity and flavor as the smoke progresses. Very enjoyable”
“This is one of the Holy Grails of cigars and it is worth every cent. I have smoked a lot of them and I keep coming back for more. Full bodied but smooth as velvet. I am fond of the box pressed Quadrum and the Terra Novo robusto sizes. Great construction and burn, rich and nutty with a peppery finish that is not overpowering. As good if not better than an Ashton VSG at a better price.”
“What a phenomenal cigar! A few days after receiving it in the mail, I lost all discipline and smoked one. I'm always hesitant to do this because most cigars, even the best, need some marinating time in the humidor before the true and intended taste materializes. Lighting this up was like a sucker punch. Little flowers and angels swirled above my head in disoriented fashion. Wowser! This may be the best cigar I've ever smoked and I've been smoking cigars a very long time. Allan Rubin...you're my hero. I will wash your car everyday for the rest of your life if you ask me.”
“The Alec Bradley Tempus churchill is a very tasty cigar. It is earthy sweet w/ cedar undertones. However, after smoking about 4 inches of it, I was ready to retire it---on 3 separate occasions. I was tired of it after awhile. It seemed to dry out my tongue. Maybe I need to smoke the robusto---a shorter smoke. My tastes in cigars must be changing significantly because I'm finding that I'm getting bored w/ the flavors of the ones coming out these days. They all sort of seem cookie cutter like. I don't necessarily want a STRONG cigar, just one w/ lots of flavor and oomph. The only brand that I have found to have the flavor and oomph is the Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles.”
“The Tempus is a lovely cigar. Wonderful construction and excellent flavour. Expensive? Yes, but what of value isn't? Try one; you'll buy more.”
“this is one of the best cigars I've had in a while! I normally play it safe and stick to the brands I know: dpg, padron, some padillas & rps. but the buzz about this cigar tempted me to buy a 5 pack of quadrums. this is one of the most complex & tastiest sticks I've ever had. slow burning, excellent construction, perfect draw, you name it. this one's got it all! I give it a 96!”
“Had a boxed pressed Quadrum this morning with coffee. WOW...you have try this. Coffee and this cigar were made for each other.”
“If I was stuck on an island... Well, you know the rest.”
“The last full bodied cigar I smoked was a Ruination. I think I (if correct) one fan mail said, "when God smokes a cigar this is what he smokes." I agree, but if God has a wife and she bitches when he smokes inside the house unless it's an ABSOLUTE perfect cigar. A.B. Tempus is what she smokes. WOW! 94... How bout 100.”
“I bought a 10-pack of the Alec Bradley Tempus Quadrums during a JAM and wow, great cigar! The Quadrum, a box pressed version of the Tempus had so much flavor. The prelight draw was effortless and gave notes of spice with slight cedar. Once lit, the cigar produced clouds of creamy smoke; it started off very spicy, a little peppery almost and then remained spicy the rest of the way, adding just a hint of coffee at the end. A very good, full-bodied smoke, highly recommended, this box pressing really brings out the flavors!”
“Well I haven't had the pleasure of trying this cigar yet (the 5 packs were sold out), but I was reading the feedback where SC of Shreveport, LA was talking about the "Tatuaje Havana VI Angeles" being a good cigar. I agree, Its one of my favorites, but I wanted to add that the "Padilla 1932 Signature" tastes a WHOLE lot like it. Almost identical, only the Padilla is a little stronger. :-)”
“I'm pretty finicky when it comes to cigars that impress me. This AB Tempus is the most distinct tasting sticks I have ever had the pleasure of smoking. If every smoke is going to count then these should be in every connoisseur's humidor. Invigorating, smooth, complex with leather, allspice, white pepper and something more that is beyond my limited vocabulary.”
“I tried the quadrum box pressed today while playing golf. I was expecting a whole lot more but it was not a bad smoke. I would give it a 3 out of 5. Three reasons. (1)Burn was uneven. (2) Draw was a little tight. (3) Multiple relights. The flavor was exceptional but the technical fact that I had to baby this cigar made it undesirable. There were flavors of espresso and dark chocolate. Full flavor. Nice peppery tingle in the nose. Maybe I just had a bad one. I have one more in my humi so I will let it marinate for a few more months.”
“I tried a Magnum and found it a grat smoke. Smooth with lots of flavors. I bought a box of robustos (my usua smoke) and found the first of the box just as good. Cuba watch out. I am enjoying it as I type this note.”
“OMG, this is a wonderful treat that leaves me wishing I was rich enough to smoke nothing else.”
“Picked up one of these at my local smoke shop. I had just smoked a prensado and i wanted to try some of the other AB lines. When i first lit it, I thought "wow! amazing." It was a little wet judging from the trouble staying lit, but nevertheless it was another amazing smoke. My hat's off you to Alec Bradley for making another amazing smoke. I'll be buying a box of these along with the prensado. If you havent tried these yet, you must. Trust me.”
“Damn this is a nice cigar. Not great about describing flavors etc. But perfect construction, fantastic draw and oh so smooth. No nasty aftertaste, would get more in a heartbeat!”
“I got this in a sampler and sat in the humidor for a month. Good firm feel, great construction and burn, easy draw. Smells great at first lite and during the smoke. Nice looking with a reddish wrapper and a striking band. Did not care for the dark gray ash, but thought, anybody who knows cigars and appreciates them, would say " he is smoking something really special ", and I was. Thank you”
“This cigar absolutely lives up to it's rating and hype. It is a wonderful smoke with perfect draw. Leave them in the humi for a week or more if they are too wet when you get them as otherwise the burn may be adversely affected. That little bit of time makes a world of difference. This is my "second favorite" cigar just behind MAXX.”
“Upon opening the package from C.I. I was so curious to see if all the hype around this cigar was the "Real Deal".. Falling to my impetuous curiosity I smoke one that day ..and honestly I was not impressed....so having gotten a 5 pack I left the remaining four in my humidor for 2 weeks... WHAT A DIFFERENCE... Toothy wrapper, velvety smooth texture,mild to medium smoke from start to finish this is a High End Cigar ....thank you mister Bradley !”
“This is an Awesome Smoke(Tempus). Starts off with a STRONG Spice for a split second..then the rest is pure BLISS.”
“All I can say is about this cigar is WOW!! I just had the pleasure of enjoying a quadrum in the coolish middle east night air. This being my first box-press I wasn't sure what to expect, but I know the folks at CI should be expecting an order for a box to be shipped out this way. What a great cigar!! Full of spice and flavor, but no where near overpowering. Consistent and smooth the whole way down to the nub.”
“My all time favorite cigar is the CAO Maduro Churchill. Hands down this is a great cigar for the money. Even burn, great taste and a flawless cigar. I was in the CI Nazareth store last weekend and spoke with one of the staff. He pointed me towards the Alec Bradley Tempus and stated that it was a 94 rated smoke and that I would not be disappointed. He was right ! This cigar is made for a Friday night on the deck after a great grilled steak. I poured myself some Absolut and lit it up. Oh Boy............! This cigar is smoooooooooooth. It feels like an expensive piece of leather. I torched the foot and spent the next hour and a half enjoying a truly remarkable smoke. It smokes slow with tastes of leather, nuts, cream and coffee. It's a bit pricey, but worth the coin. Like I said, it is not an everyday cigar. But, when you need some quality time and a friend, this cigar is it. ”
“I am far from a fan of any type of pressed cigars, but Quadrum Tempus that I purchased on Make me an offer, may have been an exception. After asking which cigar came close to a Cuban Cohiba Siglo VI, I was told to try this one. My vocabulary does not have the words to express how much I enjoyed this cigar. After an inch, I forgot all about the shape it was due to the enjoyment of the flavor and well over an even 2 inch ash. In fact, I may order a box of the Quadrums since I don't won't to take a chance on another shape. One person has already said it, and said it well. At first it comes across as a bit of power house, then levels out to a cigar that you will smoke till your fingers burn and want more. One of the best purchase's I have made on any cigar that wasn't Cuban. So good, I will face the wrath of my wife when I order another box of high priced cigars.”
“Smoked a Quadrum today after having it in the humi for a few weeks. First off it has a very nice heft in the hand and is clearly very well made as it had a perfect burn and ash. TONS of smoke with lots of rich flavor to go with it. One of my favorites and I will look to get more. It is right up there with the 5 Vegas AAA but perhaps a bit more refined. I give it a 91.”
“Just smoked the robusto...when I saw 94 rated I doubted it. It instantly had the bold toasted and nutty flavors when I lit it up which continued through the first 1/3 of the cigar. In the middle it went from nutty to peppery and back again. The finish for me lightened up a little and stayed peppery. Hard to argue against a 94 rating.”
“Dang...!!!! That's all I can say! It has me speechless.... I can't believe these arnt twice the price....”
“I have a wide variety of great sticks in my humi, and try to cycle my daily smoke. That said, I look for excuses to keep going with tempus, and am currently smoking #4 (out of a 10pk) within 10 days. I love the first one, and they have only grown on me since. Great draw, bold flavorful smoke, and a cool even burn the whole way down. 94 is conservative IMO. This is a MUST have!”
“I love smoking the Tempus, I know why its rated so high nice draw excellent flavor, and the ash seems to grow and grow, very nice stick, I will be purchasing more, Alec Bradley this a keeper.”
“What a nice cigar and a great experience. If you are in limbo do not be, just get it light it and enjoy it!! Thank you AB and CI Thank you.”