Alec Bradley Tempus
Alec Bradley Tempus lights in a straightforward way, but the little details show up fast: the glow at the foot, the faint aroma, the first steady pull. A soft mix of warm tobacco and light sweetness drifts off the foot as the wrapper warms up. Without really planning to, you slow your breathing down to match its pace.
Flavor and Character
After that first inch is gone the profile stretches into a clearer mix of notes mixing gentle pepper with calm, roasted undertones. It comes across relaxed, more about staying steady than chasing surprises. By the time the ash has stacked once or twice you realize you’re timing your thoughts between draws instead of checking your watch and the cigar asks for nothing more than a little of your attention. Without you really noticing when it happened the cigar quietly takes control of the pace and you find yourself more present in the moment than you planned to be.
Once it finds its rhythm the flavors start to show more of themselves showing a line of warm spice over a simple, grounded tobacco core. Nothing really jumps out of line; everything just settles into place. In the final third the blend leans into its darker notes and lets the lighter ones fade back The finish hangs around quietly, not demanding attention but not disappearing either. Down in the last stretch the flavors pull in tighter and feel more concentrated The finish hangs around quietly, not demanding attention but not disappearing either.
The Experience
While you’re leaning back a little farther than before the cigar quietly takes control of the pace and the cigar asks for nothing more than a little of your attention. After that first inch is gone you begin to pick up more than just the basic tobacco taste showing a line of warm spice over a simple, grounded tobacco core. It comes across relaxed, more about staying steady than chasing surprises. Once it finds its rhythm the smoke thickens and carries more weight on the palate showing a line of warm spice over a simple, grounded tobacco core. Nothing really jumps out of line; everything just settles into place.
- Taste: Soft earth, light pepper, toasted bread, and a faint sweetness that drifts in and out.
- Strength: Medium
- Rating: 94
- Reddit Notes: Mentioned by smokers who like a cigar that feels straightforward but still has enough movement to stay interesting.
