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Garbandz · 02-21-2010, 08:42 AM

The Paradigm 262 Torpedo is a lovely 6 x 50 size with a velvety, dark chocolate brindled brown Brazilian wrapper,Honduran binder and Nicaraguan filler.The maker is the Alec Bradley company.Clint at Smoke the Revolution was kind enough to send me some samples to try.

The construction is excellent,the cigar is firm and heavy with minimal veins and perfect seams.The head is uniform and cuts very cleanly.The draw is medium firm and the mouth feel is very pleasant.

The pre light reveals rich,full tobacco aromas,well aged, and a combination of earth and traces of brown sugar. There is a hint of spice that reminds me of cloves or mulling spice.There are flavors of deep tobacco sweetness that are full of the promise of good things to come,with hints of oak leaf and leather.

When lit,there are sudden bold flavors of leather,rich tobacco and oak,hints of caramel and a touch of black pepper along with a fruitiness I really enjoy.The flavors mingle in a broad richness that fills the palate and gives you a rush of flavor.The aromas have a big presence too, ginger along with firm,deep tobacco flavors,brown sugar notes,very compelling.

After the first inch,the pepper notes go away,the finish is slightly dry and lingering,and the earthiness builds.The flavors stay bold,the flavor profile gets a bit tighter towards the half way point,revealing a bit less complexity.The burn is excellent,the ash is very firm and must be rolled off,tapping will not knock it off.

Toward the end the flavors are still a bit contained but very enjoyable,the dryness lingers and the oak and earth are still present.The sweetness drops off and the spiciness is a bit less as well.

Even though I enjoyed this smoke,I think it is very likely that it will blossom into a teriffic smoke in a few months.The cigars I got were rolled in November of last year,and I think it is possible that they are in a transitional phase and are not showing their full potential right now.I have a few more that I plan to age and I look forward to trying them again in a few months. I have no doubt that they will improve and will reward me for my patience.

As I have found with all Alec Bradley blends,the construction and components are first class.Paradigm is going to be a brand to watch,I have no doubt that in a year the brand will be well known and respected.Clint is a terrific guy and he has done a great job choosing this blend,I am sure time will reward his efforts. Thanks to Clint for the chance to try this new smoke......

mcmoyer · 02-21-2010, 04:30 PM

Thanks for the review. I plucked a sampler of these from the mailbox this weekend...looking forward to giving one a shot.

jsnake · 03-08-2010, 05:32 AM

I read your review last month and just now joined the forums. I am a rep for 262 and wanted to say thanks for the review.

hockeymaniac · 03-15-2010, 07:59 AM

Smoked one with mcmoyer yesterday and it was a very pleasant smoke.

Garbandz · 08-18-2010, 04:57 AM

I noticed some interest in this brand and wanted to update the thread.The Paradigm is doing well and is really a delightful smoke with a few months of age on it. Made by the folks at Alec-Bradley,I have recently smoked one of the samples Clint sent me in February, and it was excellent.
Clint has a new smoke coming soon called "Ideology" that will amaze you.Not as strong as the Paradigm,but very rich and complex tasting,you should ask your local B&M to get them .

02-21-2010, 08:42 AM	#1
Garbandz Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 170	Paradigm 262 Torpedo Smoke the Revolution The Paradigm 262 Torpedo is a lovely 6 x 50 size with a velvety, dark chocolate brindled brown Brazilian wrapper,Honduran binder and Nicaraguan filler.The maker is the Alec Bradley company.Clint at Smoke the Revolution was kind enough to send me some samples to try. The construction is excellent,the cigar is firm and heavy with minimal veins and perfect seams.The head is uniform and cuts very cleanly.The draw is medium firm and the mouth feel is very pleasant. The pre light reveals rich,full tobacco aromas,well aged, and a combination of earth and traces of brown sugar. There is a hint of spice that reminds me of cloves or mulling spice.There are flavors of deep tobacco sweetness that are full of the promise of good things to come,with hints of oak leaf and leather. When lit,there are sudden bold flavors of leather,rich tobacco and oak,hints of caramel and a touch of black pepper along with a fruitiness I really enjoy.The flavors mingle in a broad richness that fills the palate and gives you a rush of flavor.The aromas have a big presence too, ginger along with firm,deep tobacco flavors,brown sugar notes,very compelling. After the first inch,the pepper notes go away,the finish is slightly dry and lingering,and the earthiness builds.The flavors stay bold,the flavor profile gets a bit tighter towards the half way point,revealing a bit less complexity.The burn is excellent,the ash is very firm and must be rolled off,tapping will not knock it off. Toward the end the flavors are still a bit contained but very enjoyable,the dryness lingers and the oak and earth are still present.The sweetness drops off and the spiciness is a bit less as well. Even though I enjoyed this smoke,I think it is very likely that it will blossom into a teriffic smoke in a few months.The cigars I got were rolled in November of last year,and I think it is possible that they are in a transitional phase and are not showing their full potential right now.I have a few more that I plan to age and I look forward to trying them again in a few months. I have no doubt that they will improve and will reward me for my patience. As I have found with all Alec Bradley blends,the construction and components are first class.Paradigm is going to be a brand to watch,I have no doubt that in a year the brand will be well known and respected.Clint is a terrific guy and he has done a great job choosing this blend,I am sure time will reward his efforts. Thanks to Clint for the chance to try this new smoke...... Last edited by Garbandz; 02-21-2010 at 08:46 AM.

02-21-2010, 04:30 PM	#2
mcmoyer Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,013	Thanks for the review. I plucked a sampler of these from the mailbox this weekend...looking forward to giving one a shot. __________________ Michael Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” - Sir Winston Churchill GFDS

03-15-2010, 07:59 AM	#4
hockeymaniac Herf Meister Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hutto, Texas Posts: 6,674	Smoked one with mcmoyer yesterday and it was a very pleasant smoke. __________________ Member Full Flavored Federation Such a long long time to be gone and a short time to be here "No, I'm not a pessimist. At some point the world shits on everybody. Pretending it ain't shit makes you an idiot, not an optimist."

08-18-2010, 04:57 AM	#5
Garbandz Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 170	Smoke the Revolution...... I noticed some interest in this brand and wanted to update the thread.The Paradigm is doing well and is really a delightful smoke with a few months of age on it. Made by the folks at Alec-Bradley,I have recently smoked one of the samples Clint sent me in February, and it was excellent. Clint has a new smoke coming soon called "Ideology" that will amaze you.Not as strong as the Paradigm,but very rich and complex tasting,you should ask your local B&M to get them . Last edited by Garbandz; 08-18-2010 at 05:11 AM.

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03-08-2010, 05:32 AM	#3
jsnake Starting Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 64	I read your review last month and just now joined the forums. I am a rep for 262 and wanted to say thanks for the review.