Alec Bradley Chunk Shade

The draw is effortless and the huge clouds of smoke really surprised me for a milder stick. The toast and tea notes come through cleanly from start to finish, making for a perfectly relaxing hour.

The smoke output is absolutely massive for such a mellow smoke—I could barely see my hand. The toasted hay and tea leaf notes are subtle but really come through, making it perfect for an afternoon break.

I was a bit skeptical about the "mellow" label, but the tea leaf and hay notes really do come through cleanly, especially in the second half. Stout as it is, the burn stayed even for me the whole way through, which is more than I can say for some thicker cigars.