Big Al's Cigar Blog

 12/11/2023 Yeah this is one of the better Alec Bradley smokes.  I have like just about every one of his.  This one is a little smaller than my preference, but it is cold out tonight and I plan to keep it quick when it's 36 F out.  Everybody knows this brand and it is Honduran with said wrapper and Honduran Indonesian  onder with Honduran Nicaraguan fillers.  These ain't cheap but priced at the mid high tier range of like $200 a box of 20.   First puffs had a pretty robust earthy and woodsy flavors that was both smooth and flavorful.  It then went a little milder for a few minutes.  Now it is kicking back in after about an inch ash and 10 to 15 minutes.  It has picked up a little caramel sweetness that sits nicely on top of a layer of aged oak.  So far I'd call this medium from beginning until now.  Nice smooth smoke but not clouds of smoke like some of my favorites.  I guess it's slightly creamy but for $200 I think it pull a few more clouds of smoke.  It tastes delici

 12/8/23 I just recently smoked the regular Maduro version from Kristoff and I thought it was really good but I was wanting a little more strength.  I hope this one is same but having a little more.  A dark and oily Brazilian wrapper looks good and this thing smells even better. Burns pretty mild and super creamy first inch. About as smooth as it gets.  Only taste creamy toasted marshmallow and light chocolate.  Still very mild at first.  I was drinking some Margaritas and one shot of Don Julio silver.  Switched to a charred wood tasting Mezcal shot with some Coca-Cola.  Now drinking a wheat beer, Blue Moon.  What does that have to do with cigar? I don't know.  All I know is I got a lot of flavors going on and I like it   This cigar is burning perfect.  No runs, burning slow, and full of smoke.  Should squeeze an hour of it.  It's building a little more flavors.  Same flavors.  Not quite half in and this is the mildest cigar with Ligero in the name.  So far, I remember the regu

 12/6/2023 I'm a huge fan of the Gran Habano  Corono #5 , but I admit I haven't tried too many of their other many varieties.  This one has been aging about 4 months in my humidor.  I only have one from a sampler.   It has a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper with Costa Rican and Nicaraguan binder fillers.  As of today it seemsany places have these as obsolete, but I see some places still have these at some cheap prices, like less than e bucks.  If good, better order up now before they're gone. Did I mention it's cold as hell tonight?  Gonna smoke a little early as it is supposed to drop to the 20's tonight.  That's what what a good fire pit is all about.  Do you want to know a simple trick to get your fire going quickly?  Dump a few ounces of bacon grease into some parchment paper and light it up under your wood.  Oh yeah, a propane torch helps get it going. Alright, I'll light the cigar up now.  I'm not gonna lie.  The first few puffs have great flavors of oak,

 12/2/2023 I'm starting to become a big Kristoff fan.  Every cigar I've smoked from them has been excellent.  They have many flavors and each one is different but always a great flavor and very satisfying.  This is my first Maduro from them.  First few puffs are very smooth, almost like a graham cracker dusted with cocoa powder but pretty mild.  Got to take some points off for a super quick run that I touch up twice with my spit.  Let's see if it continues.  I've had 'em run and then correct themselves.  I've yet had to burn off one side to keep it straight.  Got an inch of ash and it is still pretty mild.  Starting to pick up some white pepper.  Who's watching football?  Yeah, I'm outside trying to type this during the halftime of the FSU game.  I thought I choose this cigar because I thought a Robusto would be quick, but I think this one is going to burn much slower than most.  I definitely prefer a slow burner.   Ash dropped about third into it.  Pick