Alec Bradley Overture Reviews

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Alec Bradley Overture Corona Gorda

"Alec Bradley is a hit in my humidor"

The Alec Bradley Overture Corona is my first cigar from the AB line and let me just say the hype is true. Alec Bradley makes some of the best out there. I have heard some reviews about this cigar saying it wasn't that good of a smoke or it was average and one-dimensional. I must say that the only problem I had with it was an inconsistent burn and a few re-lights, but I was smoking it outside. The first thing to hit you is the flawless and beautiful appearance. This cigar has a beautiful band and they wrapper is very oily and perfect. After lighting you are immediately hit with a buttery creamy flavor that lasts throughout the cigar. The flavors develop a little into the 2nd 3rd of the cigar and you get some notes of spice. I personally have a wide range in my cigar palette and like everything from very strong flavored maduros to lighter cameroon wrappers. This cigar is a must if you like a more mellow, smooth creamy smoke with excellent flavor throughout.

Kalin in WV December 10, 2010

Alec Bradley Overture Toro

"An aromatic, earthy smoke."

The medium AB Overture starts out somewhat plain but the flavor builds to a fine aromatic cedar,coffee and mild spice. The burn is very good but not perfect. The cigar wrappers held together well despite being dropped and tapped at a recent event. I enjoy the flavor, and people compliment the fragrance.

Speed in Laurens, South Kakalaki October 19, 2010

Alec Bradley Overture Churchill

"Keep your money"

I must say that this was the worst box of upscale cigars to date. The only reason I purchased this was because the Man O Wars were were out of stock. The rep praised the price and maker of this brand. I have smoked the tempus. It was a much better smoke. Only two cigars out of a box held a decent burn. I had to light it every five minutes. Also it had an annoying smell as it burned. I would not recommend nor purchase another box.

Pooh in Brooklyn August 19, 2010

Alec Bradley Overture Toro

"Best of the Best. Need a Bigger guage now."

Best Mr Bradley has come out with in my opinion. now bring forth a bigger guage!

K Doty in Tulsa Oklahoma January 29, 2010

Alec Bradley Overture Toro

"This is an excellent smoke with great taste"

This cigar has great taste and an excellent draw. The construction is good and pleasing to the eye. However, I found that the burn was somewhat uneven and the ash not quite up to par with other fine cigars of the same price. Still well worth trying and I will buy it again after I finish the box of toros I bought.

Robert in San Diego, California January 8, 2010

Alec Bradley Overture Robusto

"Good solid smoke"

Good flavor and depth, great everything else. This is a solid performer that I'll share with friends and occasionally smoke myself. I prefer the Maxx's and Tempus. I think I paid about $2, making them a very good budget smoke. I think people who like medium bodied smokes would appreciate these more than I do.

Colby H in Upstate NY January 7, 2010

Alec Bradley Overture Robusto

"Good solid smoke... worth the price!"

Tried a 5 pack and was impressed. Like the flavour and the draw. Couple relights, but not a big deal. Good price on these... on sale.

Greg in Crawfordville FL December 24, 2009

Alec Bradley Overture Corona Gorda

"Overture corona gorda"

I take joy in sampling the vast selection of cigars available on the market today. That is, between my regular favorites! How else are you going to find new favorites, right? Boat loads of hype and hooks to entice you in. Mostly pretentious crap. Peer reviews generally say little to your own experience, but they are fun to read. I can?t help but wonder how many of the reviewers actually let the smoke pass through the nostrils where all of those ?nuances? are experienced. The complexity of aromas, the smoothness or sharpness, or outright acrid harshness that the tongue alone cannot come close to sensing. Which brings me to the Overture corona gorda. I have very little desire to review cigars in general, because preference is totally subjective, especially in today?s polarized world. That said, I feel quite contrarily compelled to express not so much a review as gratitude for such a delectably complex, smooth as silk, just plain scrumptulicios example of the cigar makers art! It represents the epitome of what an excellent cigar should be! In my opinion. Thank you Mr. Ruben and Company! Beyond Sincerely, Doug V.

Doug V. in El Monte, CA December 11, 2009

Alec Bradley Overture Churchill

"aging improved this one"

Had one when I just got them in the first week and it was so-so. Now about 1.5 months later I had one again, and it was actually very nice. I smoked this in 48F weather outside under a heatlamp. It may have been a tad moist in my humidor (71 - 72), but still had a good draw. Only started canoeing after an inch and then after half into it it was ok. Tasted some sweet flavors and some spicyness but overall not bad. From time to time I could tell it was AB quality. Sometimes puffing too much would make it really harsh, but overall I enjoyed it. I would compare it to the SCR. I mostly like to smoke sweet cigars like RP, but this one was good as well. I am glad I bought them but I would probably not buy it again when I am through with my 5-pack, bc I like other cigars better. Read the reviews but if you don't buy it bc of the reviews you may miss out on siomething you like. I always like to try for myself, so don't take my word for it, try it for yourself, because you'll be glad you did.

MT in Bay Point, CA December 4, 2009

Alec Bradley Overture Toro

"Hope the other four are better"

Won a five pack at the FS auction. From the start the burn was "canoe city". Throughout the smoke "if you could call it that" I made several attempts to fix what I thougt was a great brand until now, Stick to the Tempus Terra Nova. A less expensive stick and better smoke. I'll follow up after I let the remaining four rest in the humi for a while.

DH in VA October 9, 2009

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