I enjoy giving new cigars a try. There’s something of the unknown that stimulates the senses and seems to heighten the overall smoking experience when for the first time you enjoy a never-before-smoked cigar. This was exactly the case for me as I selected the handsome Alec Bradley SCR from the humidor. Thanks to LeoM for making this possible!

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With it’s banded foot and dominant primary band, the SCR is dressed for a night on the town of the highest class. The wrapper is rich and inviting to say the least, offering hints of leather and molasses. As much as you could simply sit and stare long at this fine cigar, it’s near impossible as it begs you to clip, light and draw deep.

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Which is exactly what I preceded to do. It was like seeing an old friend you’d not seen in years. The initial draw flooded the senses with a bounty of rich flavors, including thick leather mixed with a perfect balance of buttery smooth cream (I’m craving another as I write). In addition to the wonderful array of flavors that danced about for the duration of the smoke; every now and again I would pick up a soft hint of spice that seemed to linger ever so gently on the lips. This was a nice touch to the overall cigar, as it kept things interesting all throughout. I also noticed that the flavor profile you were greeted with at the beginning held throughout the middle and end of the cigar. Never once did it become bland or earthy toward the middle or end.

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The draw was flawless; something I find lacking on most torpedoes. The smoke was encasing, hanging low in the air. The burn was only slightly hindered by a small nic in the foot that was the result of removing the secondary band. Once the burn moved beyond this point it was near perfect, never once needing a touch up. The ash held firm, holding to about the one to one and a half inch mark every time before letting go on its own.

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This is a wonderful cigar to add to any humidor and would seem to compliment most any occasion well. It is quite mild (don’t read boring), but has a ton of robust flavors that do well to make this a great cigar for a long time smoker or someone somewhat new to cigars.

Would I smoke the SCR again? In a heartbeat!

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Happy Smoking!
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Thanks for a great review.:-)
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I must have gotten a bad one because the one I had tasted like bad Chinese food. :-)
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Thanks for the review. Sounds like a tasty smoke.
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Nice review!!!
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Nice review...thanks for sharing. :-)
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The Only AB I Ever Smoked Was The Harvest Selection; Not My Cup Of Tea.
This One Sounds Good & Thanks For The Review!:-)
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I Think We've Been Smoking Too Many Tats & DPG's, Greg!:-)
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I also have one of those sitting in the humi. With how well the SCR turned out, I'm interested... I'll see I guess.
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Let Us Know How They Compare.:-)
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I sure will... probably gonna let that one sit for a bit though.
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i have seen this cigar around on fourms and reviews but i cant find anywhere or web site that sells them where might have you gotten yours?
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Very nice review and super photos!!!

Thank you!!!:-)

I've only smoked one of these and enjoyed it very much!!!
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I actually received it from LeoM in the NST.
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Very nice review and superb photos. I have yet to try this one but am anxious to. Give the Overture a try also. Its another good one.
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I can't wait to try these. I got 48 of these puppies coming from cbid.
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Thanks for the review:-)
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Will do.. AB is very new to me... I had one years ago (not sure what it even was now), but I think I've seen a few offerings at the B&M. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Well, I had the Alex Bradley Harvest Selection 1997 the other day, and it doesn't stack up. It started off bitter, but that faded quickly enough. The flavor never really popped... overall very bland and not too exciting. If I had to choose between the two, I'd stay with the SCR.
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