Cigar:            Alec Bradley Medalist Robusto

Size:             52 x 5"

Country:          Hon

Wrapper:          CR, Maduro

Binder:           CT

Filler:           Nic Jalapa, Hon Jamastran, Nic Esteli

Flavor Strength:  Medium

NicotineStength:  Medium

Date Received:    2007-01-21

Suspected Age:    NA

Vendor/Price:     JR, free 5-pack gift with Don Carlos #4 5-pack

Hype:      

Beverage(s):      Water, Dry-processed Ethiopian Sidamo coffee

Smoke time:       0:20

Date:             2007-03-01

Posted to ASC:    2007-03-01

Overall score:    1.5 / 5.0

Sock color:       Yellow

Hat:              CAO Cx2

Overall:    A bitter stick.  Not one of the better maduros.  Deservedly discontinued by the manufacturer.  True to the adage, "you get what you pay for". 

Ambience:   Afternoon in the sunroom overlooking a late winter wonderland.  4" of snow fell last night so I am working from home, reviewing documents, mudding drywall, and napping. 

Appearance: Fat, stubby sucker with a dark, mottled, medium veined wrapper with a double cap and a wide pretentious band.  Very hard along length.

Cut & Prelight:   Leathery, coffeed, nose-tingling aroma.  Quite firm draw. 

First third:      Initially mouth-dryingly bitter.  1/2" still bitter.  Burning well leaving a compact white ash.  3/4" much of the bitterness has waned.  Abandoned at 1".  Still too bitter for my tastes. 

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