Easily my favorite Alec Bradley to date. I loved this. Ample smoke and smooth from first puffs to the last half inch. Add coffee, espresso and a good bit of black pepper to this masterpiece. Especially, when on sale. Great smoking cigar. Please....don't waste your time on this crappy movie. This exquisite handmade employs a special '​Trojes' Corojo wrapper grown in Honduras and a flavorful blend of Nicaraguan, Honduran, and more Trojes long-fillers. But it is the flavor that makes it a classic. I enjoyed the full draw, peppery, and leather taste. I was a little apprehensive because I remembered how disappointed I was with the conclusion of Something's Gotta Give. First try...amazing smoke! I always do and just wish I had a larger humidor! I live in California & I saw it at the movie theater with a friend. Rich smooth and delectable. Over all I'd recommend it to those who like their rom-com with a little more complexity and substance. By submitting this form you certify that the recipients of this email are 21 years of age or older. Always excellent fast service from CI. Exceptional smoke. If you click on the gift symbol while ordering they have lighters, top rated sampler cigars etc.... cigar international is my one stop shop for premium cigars lighters humidors etc. The voters did not find him worthy. Luckily, I’ve bought them in bundles with great cigars (Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro and CAO Flathead V660 recently), so it’s not that upsetting. Alec Bradley has made a wonderful cigar with these Prensados. Best choice. Happy Holiday! I found it started out leathery buttery smooth yet with hints of spice and coffee. You need the sound turned up high as the voices are quite quiet or maybe that is just my television. I loved this. as possible. I was turned onto this cigar from my brother in law. It burns homogeneously and it leave a good aroma. Terrific price and special gift as well for ordering a box of Alec Bradleys. Goes just as great with a highland scotch as it does a morning coffee! I Would highly recommend this for anyone wanting a full flavored smoke without the harshness. I prefer a smaller ring gauge. I've tried many different cigars and none compare to these in my experience. There are a lot of great cigars our there and the Alec Bradley Prensado is close to the top in the "most outstanding" category on my list. I found myself wishing I had bought the gordos, so they would last longer. Let em ready a month or so and toy will NOT be disappointed👍🙏🤞😉. A very nice cigar with a cup of coffee in the morning. Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2017. Meryl Streep is great but the son in law (in the movie) has the character to a T. If you want a good relaxing laugh have a shot at this DVD. Also with the robusto size you can’t go wrong! Just finished off one of these little babies and man my mind was blown. 1 for a reason. In addition to being named the Top Cigar of 2011, Alec Bradley Prensado received an unheard of, 96-point rating, noting, ""The Alec Bradley Prensado is as gorgeous a cigar as you’ll ever see, with a picture-perfect head and a stunning wrapper. Really liked it. From Nancy Meyers, the director of "Something's Gotta Give.". Great consistent smoke - will look for the next size up to make it last longer. Quality build, consistent draw and even burn. Nice even burn. Not a bad cigar despite some burn issues. I'm a big fan. I will buy again! A great tasting cigar when you to sit and relax for a while. It was living up to all those GREAT reviews! I received this cigar in a Taste of Alec Bradley sampler pack & have since bought several more from my local tobacconist. Very nice flavor and at a wonderful price. I'm not usually a full bodied guy but the deal was incredible on cigars that are some of the highest rated. This cigar is virtually perfect! At the Alec Bradley event at Cigarfest, they had 40% off any box. I always keep some in the humidor. One of those smokes that you can't get enough of! Great flavors, smooth even burn, can smoke to the nub. Steve Howey, Marcus Brown, Pasha D. Lychnikoff & naked extra on Shameless Hall of Shame - Kev & V: God Doesn't Give With Both Hands (2020) Danny Griffin & Freddie Thorp on Fate: The Winx Saga (2021) John Karna, Tyler Perez & Spencer Neville on 9-1-1: Lone Star (2021) After several failed bids on Make an Offer for 10-packs, I ponyed up my cheap ass and bought a 20 count box. Still looking the 5 star cigar! Smooth and tasty! Full strength but with a nice draw. When these first came out they were great. Smokes even for a long pleasurable time. Will buy agian soon. Good story, beautifully acted, nice scenery. This is a good cigar! I prefer a 60 ring gadge torpedo. Bring the wine and pizza with the lady friends or home alone, you will definitely enjoy it because It's Complicated. This is my top choice! Satisfying smoke for the most discriminating smoker. Will buy more. Don’t know what all the hype is about (96 rating). Have I found my Beatrice? Great cigar. The smoothness, the draw, the even burn, the volume.... this cigar is my preferred daily and or occasional smoke. Beautiful Romance with a good dose of humour, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2013, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2010, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2010. One of my fav smokes to date. Introducing, Prensado....a rich a redolent handmade guaranteed to satisfy. But it is the flavor that makes it a classic. Anticipating … Sneak attack strength, fine complex smoke. Full bodied complex rich flavor. My Favorite Cigar!!! This cigar is one of my favorites. Always an excellent smoke. And Steve... he’s always fun to watch. They came to me fresh and I smoked it right from the package. I allways have these in my humidor. 2/3 of the way through the box, and every cigar burns consistently inconsistent. Smooth but robust flavor. Hard to believe of all the high brand expensive cigars i smoke, this squeezes its way into my top 15 favorite smokes. Smooth from start to finish...worth the high rating in every way. I'm not saying it's horrible, but I guess it's priced just under a lot of more flavorful choices that I'd rather smoke. My favorite- taste- smell - burn🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍, Presently smoking the 'Churchill' snd this is only my 3rd Prensado. Great flavor, burn, and draw. I wouldn't hesitate to buy more. Had to touch up several times on each cigars in the five pack. Smooth drawing good Taste. I don't think I've ever seen her in a bad film. consistently a good stick, great with a rum after dinner. It burns evenly , with a mellow draw. Alex is one of favorites, very consistent and smooth. Great smoke! Also had coffee and cocoa notes on the finish. The flavor is smooth, never harsh and the draw superb. I wasn't disappointed. This is one cigar that I will always have on hand. It's no surprise that people are impressed with this slender smoke. Well worth it. There's some black pepper there, some wood... Harrison would probably claim his primary accomplishments were economic. I was a little apprehensive because I remembered how disappointed I was with the conclusion of Something's Gotta Give. As others have said, it starts out with a nice buttery smooth taste with a tad bit of spice and coffee and then has a woodsy taste. The Prensado is an incredible smoke! Great tasting smoke for a relaxing time on the patio with a nice belgian beer. However, this stood above them all. Just sayin! As always, no matter what gauge Prensado I smoke they are always excellent; they burn evenly and smoke easily. Have you ever had a movie that there are some scenes that are so funny, that somehow you relate, so you watch the entire movie just for those few scenes that make you laugh so hard and you can feel the stress of life just disappear. The robusto delivers just the right volume of smoke. Amazing smoking experience - very enjoyable. Enjoying one right now. I liked the film, but found it difficult to watch for personal reasons. I highly recommended these to my friends. Others have noted the son-in-law-to-be's scene stealing and I completely agree he was a pleasure to watch. Great Christmas gift. Still a top choice after all these years. Very well balanced and good tasting medium bodied cigar. I would put this cigar up against any Cuban of any kind. The tobacco's used in this blend is amazing. Immediately one of my favorite. Its great to find a really good cigar, although there are a lot of disappointments out, getting recommendations helps clear the smoke. 30 minutes in, Im like man I'm feeling woosey. I liked the film, but found it difficult to watch for personal reasons. Nothing seems to dominate. I thought this stick had a pretty mild blend and stayed pretty consistent all the way through, I really enjoyed this stick! Always in the hunt for flavorful smokes that I can enjoy in the smaller windows of time I seem to only have these days. Alec Bradley has a clear winner here. All of them were, really, though I did have a bit of a tough time identifying with Baldwin's narcissistic and eternally "youthful" Jake. If you're hesitant about buying this, stop, click the BUY button, and thank me later. Meryl is well... We’ve enjoyed Meryl and Alec make us laugh a number of times, so when Amazon had a good deal on the film we grabbed it. Definitely a very nice smooth flavor to this cigar. Always pick these up when I can. This is a terrific cigar. One of my favorite smokes. I'm not a fan of box pressed cigars but this one is just too good to let that get in the way. Firm construction without being a hard draw, and even non cigar smokers seem to like the aroma these give off. I intend on sticking with AB just not this one. Very very very enjoyable The 1st one was a ROBUSTO, the 2nd a TORO and now im JUST starting this Churchill. What can you say about this cigar. Can’t go wrong with this stick. This isn't one I will personally keep on hand, but I can see why it's rated so highly. Impossible to beat this Cigar in every category there is. They are always in my humidor... Been an Alex Bradley fan long before Prensando was rated 96 in 2011 by Cigar Aficionado rag...this box press opened me eyes to that style stogie! I still have more of these to try before I discount them, but I did not have the "wow" factor that I have been finding with a lot of other cigars. Prensado is one of my favorites. soft, smooth, tasty, well made. Flathead is a full body powerhouse. Smooth smoke with a great Aroma . Dark skin and stormy eyes. This movie cracks me up every time I watch it. Construction flawless. Constantly straightening the burn ruins the enjoyment of an otherwise really good cigar. The cigar did not burn very evenly at all, and the initial flavor was very strong. Occasional burn run on side of cigar during the smoke. I have them all and they are for special time only. I found Alex Bradley's Pensado to be right their with my favorites: Gurkha 125's, Aston's VSG and Graycliff double espresso. Nice draw! Solid cigar for the money. The flavor is most enjoyable, the cigar burns evenly and great to the last inch! I have shared with a few friends but as the box dwindles, I may have to save a few for special occasions. Great with a lot of bourbons and IPA's. I thoroughly recommend this film as it's the sort I film I don't think I'll tire of seeing time after time. Alan Rubin is a genius. Over all I'd recommend it to those who like their rom-com with a little more complexity and substance. I guess you get what you order. The cigar actually has a really good bite so you can grip it with your teeth while dealing cards but it’s mild tempered so if you get a little retro-hale it won’t choke you out. I scored a five pack on the whack a deal promotional game for a good price, and I'm so glad! Don’t believe the hype. One of my favorites. Always consistent burn and flavor profile throughout. Normally, outside my paygrade, I found these cigars worth every penny. A sneak attack, but one of the best cigars I have had. Another amazing cigar from Alec Bradley. This is a must see movie. Never lets me down. The 1992 Cricket World Cup (officially the Benson & Hedges World Cup 1992) was the fifth staging of the Cricket World Cup, organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Keep up the excellent customer service, it's why your customers keep coming back. I received a AB Prensado gift set 9 years ago For my 50th birthday and fell in love all over again. Lizzo Love, Date Wendy & Bella Silent Treatment "Nightly Pop" keeps up with everything from Wendy Williams to "Total Bellas." It's great, I love it, and it will always be in my humidor. My first experience with Alec Bradley and I'm sold. Quality sticks, good draw, consistent burn. I have ordered twice from Cigars International. one of my favorite cigars a great everyday smoke.This cigar has a nice smooth draw and a rich flavor that burns evenly from start to finish a must have for every humidor. Great full flavored smoke, not harsh in any way. Would have been 5 stars but a few had issues with staying lit and burning unevenly. Always a good smoke, smooth, nice on the palate. My hesitation about the box-pressed “square” profile of this cigar was vaporized immediately upon smoking this beauty. The Prensado is another AB feat of almost perfection. Smooth, tight , long lasting ,very enjoyable... AB are are one of my favorite cigars as an over all and this one did not disappoint. Since I am from Canada I had them delivered to hotels in US during my travels. Great tasting cigar. Would purchase again! Excellent cigar. I wish I could give this cigar more than five stars. Mike B/ Paso. And the smoke output is like a rocky Patel, but without the overly loose draw. But if I'm really honest, I'm an empty nest, middle age woman, & this is every middle age woman's dream scenario. Harmonious blending, terrific construction. Despite his penchant for playing decent people I never tire of seeing him do it. I prefer the regular Prensado over the Benjamin Harrison (23), 1889-1893. Amazing smoke from start to finish. Not my usual, but certainly on my radar, quality cigar with unique flavors. Great great smoke. I love this cigar, will buy more! In addition to being named the Top Cigar of 2011, Alec Bradley Prensado received an unheard of, 96-point rating, noting, ""The Alec Bradley Prensado is as gorgeous a cigar as you’ll ever see, with a picture-perfect head and a stunning wrapper. She has lovely grown children, a beautiful house, fun girl friends & a great job. I simply love this blend! These are a great smoke and a great price. great smoke. No discernible flaw there. A little annoying but certainly not a deal breaker, so I didn't let it affect my rating. Great blend. One of my favorite smokes. A VERY fine cigar indeed! it had a good flavor but was a little harsh for me, My first time to smoke it. Expected a little more out of the construction of this higher end cigar. Now when I go away I am ordering for friends. They were exceptional. The construction could be better, as the burn tends to get a bit wonky and uneven. This box-pressed and dark/rosado oily cigar, is an excellent top-quality cigar, rated cigar if the year in 2011. Not a personal favorite, but very good nonetheless. This was a birthday present from my wife and she absolutely picked the best, amazing from start to finish , consistent all the way thru. Good Cigar for anytime . I really enjoyed the spice of the cigar, but it did take a while to get used to. Nice full body. Hope this combo is at this price all summer. It’s a very good cigar and the consistency is unbelievable. 96-rated and impressively built, that's Alec Bradley Prensado. Rarely can I enjoy the " bigger or longer lasting" cigars. I will let the other 19 sit in the humidor until a special occasion. Full strength with a smooth touch. The Tunneling is annoying and I had to touch it up twice. Always make sure these sticks are in my humidor. Burns slow and even. Love the consistency of AB's Prensado, and if I only have an hour to burn a robusto is the perfect smoke. AB Prensado is fantastic cigar from start to finish, if you have an opportunity to buy one or a box you won't regret it. Up next will be the Magic Toast and I'll get them for Fathers Day. Overall, this is obviously a high-end, well-blended cigar that I very much enjoyed down to the nub and I get the very high rating it received, but I it's not my personal preference. Smooth with a woody with some spice and expresso flavor. Burns true. recommended, I love this cigar,wonder-full body, it is one of the best from Alec Bradley. I found it to be just good not great. It had a good burn and it was a great relaxing smoke. Great smoke with single malt and a good book. One of my absolute favorite cigars! The Prensado is still my favorite. Rich flavors of dark roast coffee, chocolate and spice in a well balanced full body smoke. Bradley is ALWAYS one of the best cigars out there! Now, I'm no cigar expert as of yet, but I'm not exactly a novice either. He was a bright spot in the film for me. 1 1/2" in the body started to come in to medium/medium-full with a bit of a sloppy burn. All actors did a superb job and I found the story to be engaging. Strong but agreeable taste that goes well with my favorite Scotch/Whiskeys. Anyone who has been in a narcissistic relationship should probably avoid this if triggers are still a problem for them. Even better at the great prices CI offers! A week or so later, CI had 40% and I jumped on it for this box. Full flavor, smooth draw, light once. Great taste with an even burn. Nice draw. I order at least once every two months and I have always been satisfied with the customer service the delivery in the quality of cigars I have received and also has been surprised and impressed with the free gifts that I have been receiving. Blend since my first Prensado... did it look nice prelight make sure sticks... 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