Alec Bradley
Prensado
Alec Bradley Prensado is a full strength cigar made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas. It pairs Honduran Corojo 2006 (Trojes) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Honduras and Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 9 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Alec Bradley
- Wrapper
- Honduran Corojo 2006 (Trojes)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Honduras and Nicaragua
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 9 · 5 × 50 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAlec Bradley Prensado uses a Honduran Corojo 2006 (Trojes) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- Pair with: rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Alec Bradley Prensado taste like?
Alec Bradley Prensado uses a Honduran Corojo 2006 (Trojes) wrapper. Corojo wrappers tend toward red pepper, spice and a toasty, bready body. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Alec Bradley Prensado?
Alec Bradley Prensado is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is Alec Bradley Prensado good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Alec Bradley Prensado made?
Alec Bradley Prensado is made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Alec Bradley Prensado use?
Alec Bradley Prensado uses a Honduran Corojo 2006 (Trojes) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Honduras and Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Alec Bradley Prensado come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 9 sizes: Corona Gorda (5½ × 46), Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46), Churchill (7 × 48), Churchill (7 × 48), Robusto (5 × 50), Robusto (5 × 52), Toro (6 × 52) and Torpedo (6½ × 52), and more. Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Alec Bradley Prensado?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Alec Bradley Prensado?
With a corojo wrapper, common pairings are rye whiskey, a red wine, or black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Alec Bradley Prensado?
Cigars with a similar build include Camacho Corojo, Gran Habano Corojo No. 5 and Rocky Patel Dark Star. They share corojo wrapper, full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.