Alec Bradley · Prensado
New WorldExperiencedAlec Bradley Prensado Robusto
The award-winning Alec Bradley Prensado in a 5 x 50 Robusto — Honduran Corojo wrapper, box-pressed, rich and full-flavored in a one-hour smoke.
The short answer
The Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Honduras robusto with a Honduran Corojo (Trojes) wrapper. Expect cedar, cocoa, and black pepper. Critics rate it 96/100.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Sweet · Spice
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2011
96/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Alec Bradley's Prensado line. It's a Honduras (New World) robusto wrapped in Honduran Corojo (Trojes) at 5 in × 50.
On the palate, expect cedar, cocoa, and black pepper, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 55 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 96/100 in 2011. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Alec Bradley Prensado earned Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year in 2011, and the Robusto is the easiest way to get acquainted with it. At 5 x 50 with the line's signature box-press, it delivers the full Prensado experience in about an hour.
What it tastes like
The Honduran Corojo wrapper, grown at altitude in Trojes, brings an oily richness that defines the cigar. You get cedar, cocoa, and earth early, building toward leather and a steady black-pepper spice. It's a medium-full smoke with serious flavor and a balanced, slow burn. The pressed shape concentrates the smoke nicely on the palate.
Who it's for
This one rewards smokers who like flavor and body and want to understand the appeal of a great Corojo wrapper. If you're newer to fuller cigars, skim the cigar strength guide before lighting up. Honduran and Nicaraguan blends like this also pair well with the broader Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars discussion if you're exploring origins.
Track it in your humidor and rate it with the Casa DNC app. Want more smoke time from the same blend? Step up to the Alec Bradley Prensado Gran Toro.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto?
- The Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto taste like?
- Expect cedar, cocoa, and black pepper, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 96/100 (2011). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Alec Bradley Prensado Robusto?
- Plan on about 55 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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