Cigar Reviewed: Alec Bradley Prensado

I understand this was the cigar of the year in 2012, and it started out great. The smoke was full and very creamy. However, after just a couple of minutes it went out and I had to relight it. I figured I must have done something wrong, but as I continued to smoke it the smoke became less and that creaminess I was enjoying mellowed out which I was disappointed about. Then it went out a second time, and I was puffing on this thing mind you. I looked down at the cigar and noticed a small hole just below the band where smoke was escaping and at this point the burn was becoming very poor as well. Needless to say was not enjoying this cigar anymore, and left a good 3/4 of the final third unfinished.