One thing that will be obvious about the Alec Bradley Magic Toast is that it is not a cigar that is going to go through a lot of radical flavor transitions. For the most part, the flavor profile is consistent, and that shouldn’t be considered a negative because it is an excellent one. The cigar uses a foundation of coffee and earthy notes and then balances it out with the sweetness from the Bing cherry and the spices from the pepper. The little extra strength and body that is put into the mix gives Alex Bradley a winner here. This is a cigar I’d recommend to an experienced cigar enthusiast or a novice enthusiast looking for something medium plus. As for myself, this is a cigar that I would smoke again – and it garners box worthy consideration.

Score: 92/100

Magic Toast is truly a winner from Alec Bradley—their best cigar since the Post Embargo, in my opinion. It was full-bodied and rich with plenty of complexity and balance between savory and sweet flavors. If you already like AB stuff, I won’t be telling you anything you don’t already know; if, like me, you had pretty much written them off, this is a good time to pay attention again.

Score: 9.5/10