Meet the Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto - this box-pressed Honduran powerhouse comes in classic 5x50 robusto format. Clocking in around $240 for 24 sticks, it's that reliable crowd-pleaser you grab when craving earthy vibes without breaking the bank. Wrapped in that signature oily Corojo leaf from Honduras' Trojes region, it's like smoking liquid dark chocolate with extra coffee grounds.
Earthy barnyard notes through the perfect cap cut. First light punches with damp cedar and black coffee grounds - that signature Honduran twang.
Leathery smoke coats the palate, medium-plus body. Baking spices emerge around the inch mark - think cinnamon toast minus the sugar rush. Ash holds strong through 25 minutes.
Nicaraguan fillers kick in with white pepper tingle. Savory soy sauce undertones balance the dark cocoa. Watch for occasional tar buildup past halfway - quick purge brings back roasted nuttiness.
Last two inches get meaty - beef jerky meets 70% dark chocolate. Strength creeps to full territory. Nubbed mine at 55 minutes when nicotine warmth spread to fingertips.
Dry-box for 4-6 hours before lighting - helps tame the Honduran humidity trapped in that oily wrapper. Pairs best with cold brew coffee or añejo tequila. Storage note: Kept mine at 65% RH for 8 weeks - flavor integration improved dramatically.
