Alec Bradley Tempus Centuria Cigar Review

Cigar Review Posted By: Smokin' joe

Cigar Stats: The Tempus Centuria is a 7" x 49 Churchill with a
Honduran Criollo wrapper.

Cigar Strength: Smokin' joe describes the cigar strength as being Medium-full.

Cigar Price: This Cigar was bought for $7.05 and was purchased Online.

Smokin' joe purchased this cigar on 2009-01-01.

Look and Feel: 18 / 20
Flavor and Aroma: 38 / 40
Burn Consistency: 29 / 30
Bonus Points: 5 / 10

Food:

Beverage:

Cutter type: Punch

Lighter:

Appearance: Dark, chocolate color

Presence of veins: Veiny

Humidity: 65%

Cigar draw: Good, almost effortless draw

Cigar feel: Smooth

Oily or dry: Oily

Ease/quality cut: Used V cut - cuts nicely/easily

Pre-light flavour: Slightly sweet, fruity?

Country of origin: Honduras

Origin of wrapper: Honduras

Origin of binder: Indonesian

Origin of filler: Nicaragua & Honduras

Initial Light

Beautiful pepper taste with a very nice kick of spice to it. There is also a hint of dark chocolate and all three flavors nicely combine. Starts off medium bodied.

First 1/3:

Slightly uneven burn. The initial spice and chocolate flavors gradually dissipate but the peppery flavor remain consistent - very nice.

Second 1/3:

Had to retouch as it was affecting the draw a bit and having done so it certainly improves the draw. I've had one of these before and didn't have these problems, so it may be just this particular cigar. There are a few more earthy flavors now, some coffee and the pepper starts picking up again.

Final 1/3:

Its a long smoke - this one lasted me nearly 2 hours. The corona is more manageable if you are short on time. It does have a very pleasant aroma - no-one is going to be offended by your presence with this cigar. Becomes more full-bodied towards the end - quite powerful. The last third is dominated by the pepper taste. Definitely need a drink with this one!