I've tried several Alec Bradley cigars over the past month and am pleased to say that they have all been darn good cigars. In order to strength and price(cheapest first), the American blend has a beautiful Connecticut wrapper but is definitely not a one dimensional mild cigar. I believe it can rightly take its place alongside the San Lotano Conn., Padilla Hybrid, Man-O-War Virtue, Por Larranaga Cabinet Selection, and the EP Carrillo Connecticut as best in breed. At less than $5/stick this is a solid, flavorful smoke.
The Mi Familia is a jewel. It packs more flavor than the American, but there's not a millimeter of harshness. It is sweet and creamy and toasty-- the perfect trifecta in my book. The draw and burn are pitch-perfect and it's comparable to the Padilla Miami, Man-O-War Armada, and Aroma de Cuba Mi Amor.
AB's current flagship cigar is the Prensado. The Chruchill was CA's cigar of the the year although, curiously, was not included in the top 25 of CA's sister publication, Cigar Insider, which makes you wonder if the competition is as honest as Rick's casino operation in Casablanca. Anyway, this is an uber-full flavor cigar that draws and burns well. It's comparable to the Padilla 1932, Padron 1964, and San Lotano Oval, yet distinctive for its beautiful, flavorful Honduran wrapper. Of the three, the Mi Familia is actually my favorite. Mamey
CS Scores:
American-3.5
Mi Familia 4.5
Prensado- 4.0
