Alec Bradley MAXX

Boy, was I in for a surprise. With a name like MAXX, I was expecting an overpowering cigar that would make my stomach churn and my head spin. This was not the case with this tasty and surprisingly smooth cigar by Alec Bradley. The filler is a combination of Columbian, Nicaraguan, Mexican and Honduran tobacco wrapped in a Nicaraguan wrapper. While the construction of the cigar is good, the burn was a bit uneven and I had trouble keeping the cigar lit throughout. The cigar had a rich tobacco flavor with hints of cocoa. MAXX comes in a number of sizes, all fairly big. The one I smoked was the Culture which measures 6.5 x 54. You can pick up a box for about $90.

Rating: 8 out of 10