Friday, September 11, 2009

Alec Bradley Trilogy Authentic Corojo

This is the final review of the new Trilogy reblend. The cigar presents well with a rich brown wrapper, there is some prominent veining however and the wrapper seems like it might be a bit dry. The construction appears to be acceptable, with maybe a few spots that are firm. The pre light aroma is light and floral with a fruity undertone. The pre light draw has hints of spice and tobacco.

The cigar begins well with a light nutty character with a light hint of vanilla. The smoke is full and the ash begins to develop well. There is little change in the first half of the smoke.

In the second half a nice toasty character develops, there are hints of roasted nuts and spice. However, there are some vegetal notes that are becoming apparent in the profile and they are unpleasant. The construction has stayed acceptable and the burn is still nice.

The finish is short and vegetal and has papery notes. A disappointing end.

Appearance- 84 due to veining and dry feeling wrapper
Taste- 86 could use more complexity and the vegetal, papery notes hurt the score
Construction- 89 well constructed, but I did encounter some firm draws
Strength- 80 an unremarkable medium that did not compliment the cigar well
Overall- 84.75

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