Alec Bradley Sanctum Gordo in the test
Alec Bradley Sanctum Gordo. Hello everyone, today I would like to share my impressions of the Alec Bradley Sanctum Gordo with you. This cigar has an imposing appearance and I would like to share my experiences with you. I have tested three of them and here is my report for you.
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Format: Gordo (ring 60 / length 152 mm)
Tobacco: Wrapper: Honduras / binder: Costa Rica / filler: Colombia, Honduras, Nicaragua
Recommended acclimatization in the humidor: 2 days with cellophane in the humidor
Price: Status November 2023 / CHF 11.50 / box of 20 CHF 230.00
Alec Bradley Sanctum Gordo, an impressive cigar.
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The first five minutes
Lighting up is effortless and the quality of the cigar is evident from the start. On the first puff, however, you feel a draw resistance that is a little too weak. Nevertheless, the burn is even and the smoke is pleasant. The burn was even.
First and second half
The ash is not very compact. It becomes flaky in the course of the smoke.
Unfortunately, a slight irregularity became apparent as the cigar progressed. The Alec Bradley Sanctum Gordo burned partly crooked and wavy, so that I occasionally had to help with the flame; now and then it corrected itself. The ash is flaky and not very compact. The aftertaste remains subtle and the smoke exudes a spicy aroma.
Taste of the Alec Bradley Sanctum Gordo
An uncomplicated cigar. It is linear, perhaps with a slight increase towards the end.
The taste is not complex and only develops slightly over the entire smoking time. A slightly fruity, nutty undertone accompanied by a hint of leather, bitter cocoa, wood and roasted aromas and a slight acidity characterize the taste. The cigar remains almost linear from start to finish.
Overall, the Alec Bradley Sanctum Gordo leaves a positive impression. The initial weakness in draw resistance is compensated for by the good quality of the tobacco and the solid taste. Despite minor irregularities in the burn, the smoke remains pleasant and uncomplicated overall.
An uncomplicated cigar. It is linear, perhaps with a slight increase towards the end.
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