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Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Novo
"Not Impressed"
I am not impressed with this cigar. It actually is a let down being an Alec Bradley. Nice looking cigar but no flavor and a bad burn also. It's a let down. The price needs to be dropped way down on this.This is not a premium smoke. Great look but no taste.
Mike in Atlanta
March 15, 2013
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Alec Bradley Tempus Centuria
"Nice flavor but very inconsistent burn"
A very nice and flavorful smoke but extremely uneven burn throughout.
Tom K in Oak forest Il
February 7, 2012
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Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Novo
"Disappointing!"
Bought a 5 pack to try these out as I am a big fan of Alec Bradley, Overture, Maxx, and Family Blend. These cigars are very attractive to look at but after about the sixth relight and horrible draw the appeal of the pretty looks and wonderful Honduran smoke wears thin. I thought it might just be a bad one but I have smoked 3 now and yet to finish one. So I think I will take a pass on these next time and stick to Alec's other brands
Mark S in TX
January 15, 2012
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Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Novo
"Not bad after a rest in the humidor"
First one I had did not impress at all. After some time in the humi, I decided to try the second one. Not bad, but not great. Both had some burn problems. Draw was okay on the second one. Flavor was decent, but with a bit of bitterness. It was a decent smoke, worth finishing, but probably not worth having again.
Jackson in California
January 23, 2011
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Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Novo
"Fantastic!!"
Where do I start? This one has it all,cedar and vanilla ,to notes of mocha and leather,superbly constructed, really firm but with the easiest draw you can imagine, even the label is beautiful. The AB Tempus line are as good as any cigar out there and far better than many that are traditionally touted as the "elite of the cigar world"
DrDogEnd in Albany,NY
November 21, 2010
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Alec Bradley Tempus Magistri
"WOW WOW WOW - but please see specific details."
I bought a box of these in December of 2009 when they were a very limited release. I tore the wrapper off the box and OMG! There are some gorgeous cigars out there, but I do not think a person can appreciate how utterly beautiful this cigar is. So how did it taste? Exotic? Spicy? Full Bodied? Smooth? ALL of the above and then some. I can only imagine what several months of aging will do to this cigar. I was willing to take the risk and not touch another one until now. This will be my after Thanksgiving dinner cigar. The AB Tempus Centuria is worth its given CA rating and I think this Magistri Maduro (original limited release) is well worth 90 rating.
Komodota in Chicago
October 28, 2010
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Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Novo
"Deliciously complex...especially when well rested."
These have become one of my top 5 within the last year... I have not experienced the burn problems to the extent that some of these reviews have stated- occasionally it has had to be corrected, but for the most part it's been pretty decent. The draw is above average. The flavor?!! I have had them after resting for a couple months, and found them to be quite good. After 6 mos. I would say they're quite amazing! Wonderful notes of dark chocolate and espresso, while still a bit earthy. The creamy smoke has just the perfect amount of balance between the earthiness and the hint of sweetness on the finish. All in all a GREAT smoke to let sit in the humi for a while. Age really tends to bring out the distinctive flavors while also mellowing out any of the "acrid" or "acidic" flavors. I must try, but for the BEST experience at least 6 mos. in the humi.
Brian in IL
October 13, 2010
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Alec Bradley Tempus Centuria
"$20 Cheaper at www.cigarplace.biz"
Great smoke but cheaper elsewhere
Scott in Arizona
September 10, 2010
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Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Novo
"nice burning tasty cigar"
I bought a couple to try and have bought more at my favorite cigar spot. This is a great cigar for when you don't have a hour or more to spend. A good tasting cigar that last about 45 minutes. This one is bordering strong but still in the medium class. One of my buds thinks it is a bit bitter but I'm not sure he stored it correctly. I think they are consistent with the other AB's I've smoked
Dustin B in NJ
July 4, 2010
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Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Novo
"Over hyped"
Bought a 5 pack on auction after reading severasl glowing reviews. Let them all rest in the humi for at least a month before trying one. After smoking 3 (my minimum for giving a review) I can say these are over hyped sticks. Its a great looking cigar with attractive double bands, but that's where the good stuff ends. I don't recall a so-called premium stick that had such a lousy burn/draw. Every one tunneled so badly I had to recut the cigar and start over. Plus the bitter, acrid taste you get when that happens was just awful. Any decent flavor I got was just so-so, nothing impressive at all. I'll si on the last two sticks and see if 6 or 12vmonths does anything to improve them, but I'm not having high hopes.
John J in Canal Fulton, OH
May 30, 2010
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