Alec Bradley · Tempus Maduro
New WorldExperiencedAlec Bradley Tempus Maduro Quadrum
The Tempus Maduro in the box-pressed Quadrum (5.5 x 55) — a Mexican San Andres wrapper over Honduran and Nicaraguan filler, dark, chocolatey and rich.
The short answer
The Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro Quadrum is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Honduras box-pressed with a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and black pepper.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Spice · Earthy
The verdict
The Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro Quadrum is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Alec Bradley's Tempus Maduro line. It's a Honduras (New World) box-pressed wrapped in Mexican San Andres Maduro at 5.5 in × 55.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, espresso, and black pepper, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 65 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and stout. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Tempus Maduro takes Alec Bradley's flagship Tempus blend and finishes it with a dark Mexican San Andres maduro wrapper. The Quadrum is the box-pressed flagship vitola at 5.5 x 55, with its squared shape giving it a substantial presence and a slow, even burn.
What it tastes like
The San Andres wrapper is the headline here, bringing the dark-chocolate, espresso, and sweet-earth flavors maduro fans love. Underneath, Honduran Trojes and Nicaraguan Jalapa fillers add leather and a confident black-pepper spice. It smokes medium-full, with the wrapper's natural sweetness balancing the spice nicely.
Who it's for
This is a maduro lover's cigar — rich, dark, and flavorful, best suited to smokers who already enjoy fuller smokes. If you're weighing it against a lighter wrapper, our Maduro vs Connecticut comparison lays out the difference clearly. Newer smokers should glance at the cigar strength guide first.
Log it and rate it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app. For a smoother, cedar-forward member of the family, try the Alec Bradley Tempus Natural Toro.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro Quadrum — frequently asked
- Is the Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro Quadrum 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 Tempus Maduro Quadrum?
- The Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro Quadrum 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 Tempus Maduro Quadrum taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, espresso, and black pepper, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Alec Bradley Tempus Maduro Quadrum?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and stout. 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 Tempus Maduro Quadrum?
- Plan on about 65 minutes for the box-pressed — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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