Tempus Natural
The Story About Alec Bradley Tempus Natural
“Listen to the tobacco—it will tell you when it’s ready.”
When we first encountered a special estate-grown tobacco from Trojes, Honduras, it spoke to us—and we listened. Its depth and complexity set the blending process in motion, guided by time, patience, and careful aging. Fittingly named Tempus—Latin for time—the result earned a 94 rating from Cigar Aficionado and became Alec Bradley’s first of many Top 25 Cigars of the Year.
About Alec Bradley Tempus Natural Blend Breakdown
- Body: Medium to Full
- Wrapper: Honduran
- Binder: Honduran, Sumatran
- Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan
Ratings for Alec Bradley Tempus Natural
#5 CIGAR OF 2017
#25 CIGAR OF 2008
Available Sizes for Alec Bradley Tempus Natural
- Robusto — 5 X 50
- Corona — 5 ½ X 42
- Toro — 6 X 52
- Gordo — 6 X 60
- Torpedo — 6 ⅛ X 52
- Figurado — 6 ¾ X 54
- Churchill — 7 X 49
Alec Bradley Tempus Natural Tasting notes
Wood: The Honduran wrapper establishes a warm, woody core, reinforced by Honduran fillers that deliver clean cedar and light oak notes.
Nuts: The blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers adds a smooth, toasted nut character, bringing depth and balance to the profile.
Sweet: The Sumatra binder introduces a subtle natural sweetness, rounding out the cigar with a soft, refined finish.
Drink Pairings for Alec Bradley Tempus Natural
Bourbon: A classic straight bourbon with balanced oak and light caramel complements the cedar and toasted nut notes while enhancing the cigar’s soft natural sweetness.
Port: Dried fruit and subtle richness add depth to the finish and play well with the nut character.
Coffee: A smooth, medium roast reinforces the cigar’s wood and keeps the pairing grounded and traditional.