Alec Bradley Tempus Natural Corona

The Alec Bradley Tempus Natural Corona opens with a medium-full body, offering a bold yet refined combination of sweet cedar, toasted almond, and rich cocoa layered over leather, earth, and baking spice. The retrohale introduces black pepper, nutmeg, and a touch of dried fig, adding both warmth and subtle sweetness to the profile. By the second third, the cigar develops into a harmonious blend of caramel, roasted walnut, and espresso crema, while the pepper softens into a smooth, lingering backdrop. A gentle dried fruit note reemerges, binding the cedar, cocoa, and spice into a rounded, complex mid-palate. In the final third, flavors deepen with charred oak, bittersweet chocolate, clove, and smoky earth, finishing long, warm, and well-balanced.

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The Corona vitola is skillfully constructed with a Honduran Criollo ’98 wrapper over a Honduran binder and select Honduran and Nicaraguan long-fillers, featuring tight seams, a clean cap, and a firm yet responsive pack. Cold draw reveals cedar, cocoa husk, and faint pepper. Upon lighting, the draw is effortless, producing dense, aromatic smoke with a creamy mouthfeel. The burn line remains straight with minimal touch-ups, and the ash forms solid, medium-gray stacks that cling between taps. Combustion stays cool and steady, rewarding a slow pace for maximum complexity.

Pair with GlenDronach 15 Revival or Eagle Rare 10 Year Bourbon; both complement the cigar’s cocoa, cedar, and spice while enhancing its natural sweetness.

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Aging potential is strong: 5–7 years will integrate the cedar, cocoa, and spice into a smoother, more layered profile while refining the pepper into an elegant accent.

A balanced yet flavorful Corona that showcases the Tempus line’s signature depth and Honduran richness in a compact, refined format.