Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve Robusto Review
- Brand: Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve
- Length: 5 inches
- Ring: 50
- Score: Not provided
General Information
The Alec Bradley Select Cabinet Reserve (SCR) was released in 2009. It's a mellower option compared to their Tempus. Made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas S. de R.L., it comes in five vitollas, including the Robusto (5 x 50), in boxes of 20. The wrapper is Honduras Trojes, with fillers from Honduras and Nicaragua, and binders from Honduras Trojes and Indonesian Embetunada. The price is around $6 - $12 each, depending on local taxes.
Appearance and Pre - light
The wrapper is Colorado Rosado in color, without flaws and has a slightly toothy texture. The body is firm. It has a sweet and mild tobacco pre - light aroma with a cedar note. The pre - light draw is smooth with slightly sweet and woody notes.
Smoking Experience
- First third: A woody flavor with a slight spicy tingle on the tongue. As it nears the end of the first third, a subtle spice emerges. Around 1 ½ inches in, there might be subtle leathery notes.
- Middle third: Maintains excellent balance and woody flavor, with a more distinct cedar quality. The burn became a bit uneven past half - way, likely due to high humidity.
- Final third: The spice becomes more pronounced but not overwhelming. The woodiness and balance dominate through the slightly spicy finish.
This medium - bodied cigar is suitable for mid - day, evenings, after - dinner, or with a beverage. Alec Bradley is an emerging brand in the premium cigar world.