BLIND TASTING CIGAR REVIEWS
Alec Bradley
Nica Puro Robusto
Length 5“ Ring Gauge 50
Filler, binder & wrapper - Nicaragua Manufactured in Nicaragua
As its name suggests the Nica Puro Robusto is the first 100% Alec
Bradley Nicaraguan cigar . The cigar is made in the company’s
own factory in Esteli, and harks back to 1685 and the start of
cigar manufacture in Nicaragua.
PANEL BLIND TEST AVERAGE SCORE: 7.90
A.N. Midlands based
cigar lover
B.O. Kent based cigar lover
and musician
Average Score: 7.57
Strength: “Somewhat strong”
Flavour: “Acceptable”
Aroma: “Very good”
Personal View: “Good cigar”
Comments: “Unlit it has a little
fruitiness, once lit it takes a little
while for the flavour to develop.
It doesn’t develop too much but
is reasonably pleasant with a
little chocolate. The cigar is well
constructed. The wrapper is
very dark, but not unpleasantly
‘crispy or chemically’ as some
very Maduro wrappers can be.”
17
David Gumin, London based
cigar lover
Average Score: 8.14
Strength: “Strong”
Flavour: “Very good”
Aroma: “Excellent”
Personal View: “Great cigar”
Comments: “Great cigar!
Thoroughly enjoyed it from start
to finish. Full-bodied, very nice
aroma and perfect construction.
Would happily smoke it again.”
Average Score: 8.00
Strength: “Light”
Flavour: “Poor”
Aroma: “Average”
Personal View: “Only if given
to me”
Comments: “No development at
all in flavour from start to finish.
Very dark wrapper. No Cuban
magic imho.”