Quick Smoke: Alec Bradley Tempus Imperator Maduro

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

The maduro wrapper on this recently introduced smoke uses a special fermentation process that Alan Rubin says creates the sweetness with shorter fermentation time (and thus fuller body) than a traditional maduro. The  dark chocolate-colored torpedo vitola (6.1 x 52) is constructed well and notably firm. It features an interesting combination of flavors: cocoa, licorice, black pepper, and a slight chalkiness. The combination makes for a complex and unique smoke that is definitely worth a try.

Verdict = Buy.

–Patrick S

photo credit: Stogie Guys