Comments on: Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Harvest Selection 1997

By: ROTHNH

ROTHNH — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:32 +0000

Some time ago, I purchased a box of the largest size (6X54) for well under $50 (CI sells these for $70/box). While this cigar is a solid medium in all respects, it is not at all complex, delivering it’s pleasant smoking qualities, without bite or bitterness, from first puff to nub. All the cigars in my box were well made, firm without soft spots with no flaws. I had absolutely no problem with the draw on all 20 cigars and the burn, while not perfectly straight , was even requiring just a touch-up or two on some sticks and, unless I let the cigar sit unattended for 10 minutes or more, relights were never required. Friends who have purchased this brand (many at my recommendation) have voiced no complaints. I doin’t know what caused the reviewer’s problem with the burn and the plugging issues, but I do not believe it to be at all typical — I hope to God he got credit for them and I look forward to an update of this review which I do not doubt will be more in line with the excellent qualities and value of this cigar.

By: toasted

toasted — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:42:32 +0000

Well, I doubt this would be the AB to try; it’s never mentioned as one of his best, though you can find them cheaply. I think I gave around $12 for a 5 pack online.

By: Greg

Greg — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:09:50 +0000

I’ve never been a fan of AB’s, but that’s me. I’ll give one a try.

By: toasted

toasted — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:50:44 +0000

Not sure that I’d call it vegetal, but it definitely had a well-mixed combination of sweet and spice; it reminded me of green pepper on salad, so I guess it could border on being vegetal.

By: dj

dj — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:11:35 +0000

“Sweet pepper?” Like… vegetal?