Friday, May 3, 2024

Alec Bradley Cigars Filthy Hooligan Shamrock in Review

BRAND: Alec Bradley
BLEND: Filthy Hooligan Shamrock

WRAPPER: Honduran Candela, Nicaraguan Habano Oscuro & Claro
BINDER: Ecuadorian
FILLER: Honduran, Panamanian

FORMAT: Toro (650) three-tone barber-pole
ORIGIN: Honduras
INTENSITY: Medium
SPICE: 2/5

NOTES:
Clotted cream | White peppercorn | Suede

Pair with a too-on-the-nose Milk Punch and an umpteenth The Quiet Man viewing. "Sir, sir. Here's a good stick to beat the lovely lady." A scene that aged like milk on a window sill. Tea, wildflowers, hops. A curbed-in blend made affable but retaining an eye-twinkle. What month is this?

TASTE: B+
DRAW: B
BURN: B +
BUILD: B+

FINAL GRADE: B+
A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79

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If I may, I'd like to take a moment to remind you: "Your cigar and/or pipe smoking questions would be greatly appreciated. I am currently gathering fodder for a chapbook of responsa." - Me. Find out more via the following link: The Texture of Smoke | Kaplowitz Media. Responsa. thx.