Alec Bradley Tempus Natural Terra Novo Cigar Review

• Brand: Alec Bradley Tempus Natural Terra Novo
• Length: 5 inches
• Ring Gauge: 50
• Score: 3/5 (Overall)

General Information

Originating from Honduras, this Robusto - sized cigar comes in boxes of 20. It has a wrapper of Honduras Criollo 98, filler from Honduras and Nicaragua, and a binder of Honduras Criollo 98 and Indonesian Embetunada. It's hand - made and priced around $7 each, though can be found cheaper online.

Appearance

The robusto has a dark, toothy wrapper with a sloppily applied triple cap. It features large labels. Apart from the cap, the wrapper is well - applied and blemish - free.

Construction

It has a perfect draw but suffered from minor burn problems, needing one touch - up. It didn't overheat, swell, or go out.

Flavor

• One third: Tastes of leather, earthiness, and black licorice, with an unpleasant licorice taste.
• Two thirds: A dry cedar taste develops, and then some sweetness appears in the second half, improving the overall flavor.

Value

The price seems in line with the quality. It depends on personal preference.

Overall, while the cigar is well - made and seemingly well - aged, it wasn't to the reviewer's taste, especially due to the prominent licorice flavor. Those who like anise - flavored cigars may rate it higher.