Alec Bradley Tempus Natural
Built around estate-grown Trojes, Honduras tobacco; earned a 94 rating and became Alec Bradley's first Cigar Aficionado Top 25. Honduran wrapper with a Honduran/Sumatran binder.
| Origin | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Wrapper | Honduran |
| Binder | Honduran, Sumatran |
| Filler | Honduran, Nicaraguan |
| Strength | medium-full |
| Price range | $8.00 – $14.00 |
| Sizes | 6 vitolas |
About the Tempus Natural line
Tempus was Alec Bradley's breakthrough blend and the cigar that first earned the brand critical acclaim. Named from the Latin for "time" — a nod to the patient aging behind it — it is built on estate-grown Trojes, Honduras tobacco under a Honduran wrapper with a Honduran/Sumatran binder, giving a bold, woody, semi-sweet medium-full profile. The Centuria size earned a 94 rating and became Alec Bradley's first-ever Top 25 Cigar of the Year, setting the stage for the brand's later successes.
Awards & recognition
- Cigar Aficionado Top 25 Cigar of the Year 2008, 94 points (Tempus Centuria)
Sizes
| Vitola | Length | Ring | Strength | Wrapper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill | 7 inches | 49 | medium-full | Honduran |
| Corona | 5.5 inches | 42 | medium-full | Honduran |
| Gordo | 6 inches | 60 | medium-full | Honduran |
| Robusto | 5 inches | 50 | medium-full | Honduran |
| Toro | 6 inches | 52 | medium-full | Honduran |
| Torpedo | 6.1 inches | 52 | medium-full | Honduran |
Frequently asked questions
What was significant about the Tempus?
It earned Alec Bradley its first Cigar Aficionado Top 25 placement (Centuria size, 94 points, 2008), establishing the brand's reputation.
What does the name mean?
Tempus is Latin for "time", referring to the patient aging behind the blend.
Where is it made?
In Honduras, using estate-grown Trojes tobacco.