Alec Bradley's Jam (Greek Mike)

Brand: Alec Bradley

Line: JAM

Length x Ring Gauge: 6 ½ x 52 Toro

Country of Origin: Nicaragua (filler, binder and wrapper)

Strength: Medium

Date: July 21, 2012

Notes:

            The cigar of the weekend was Alec Bradley’s Jam. I smoked this cigar at Studio Squared in Astoria. Studio Squared is another beer garden that a little more stylish than my beloved bohemian beer garden. The crowd is rather brusque than other places in Astoria, which is why I do not frequent it as much. The second time I tried this cigar was in a club that shall remain nameless (for obvious reasons).

            I tried this cigar with beer on both occasions. In all honesty, I feel a nice, rich red (read: cabernet sauvignon or even a spicy shiraz) would be more adequate. The cigar itself is very well constructed. The burn is even, giving off a rich plume and a nice long ash. The taste seemed rather immature. I didn’t detect any of the notes mentioned in other reviews. It seemed that this cigar should age very well in my humidor and develop a rich, complex taste. While it is a decent cigar right now, it should be phenomenal once it is aged.

Overall: 6 (grade pending on the age of the cigar)