The Filthy Hooligan – Shamrock is the second entry of this totally unique series.
Alec Bradley releases the hugely popular Filthy Hooligans every year around Saint Patrick’s Day. With attention to detail, the bright green candela leaf on the Filthy Hooligan Shamrock combines its Nicaraguan Habano Maduro and Habano Natural wrapper adding to the cigar’s overall complexity. This masterfully crafted triple wrapper encases a blend of Ecuadorian binder and Panamanian and Honduran fillers, tobaccos shared with the original Alec Bradley Black Market.
To say this is a complex cigar in an understatement. What we can say is that Shamrock is a smooth, flavorful, medium bodied cigar with a lot of natural tobacco taste, heaps of aromatic smoke and an array of enjoyable flavor notes.
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: Tabacos de Oriente
Wrapper: Honduras (Candela) & Nicaraguan (Habano Maduro & Habano Seco)
Binder: Ecuadorian
Filler: Panamanian and Honduran
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Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2021 is one of a very exclusive series of annual releases from this great company.
With attention to detail, this masterpiece consists of a Honduran Criollo ’98 wrapper from the Trojes region, together with binders from Honduras and Nicaragua and seven Nicaragua and Honduras fillers. No doubt the Find & Rare pushes the boundaries of cigar blending. The rating results are no surprise. Cigar Coop @ 92 and Halfwheel @ 91 are just for starters.
To sum up, Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2021 is only available in a 7-inch-by-50-ring-gauge Churchill of 11 count boxes. The box comes with an eleventh bonus cigar enclosed in a coffin called the BC-(13)4EV-B. The size, shape and exact blend details for the extra cigar are a mystery, as brand owner Alan Rubin wants the size and shape to be a surprise for smokers who purchase the box.
If you do purchase the 5 pack, please note that it includes the bonus cigar called the BC-(13)4EV-B. Please keep in mind that these special cigars have only 2500 boxes in circulation.
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Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L.
Wrapper: Honduras (Criollo 98)
Binder: Honduras & Nicaragua
Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua
The Filthy Hooligan – Barber Pole is a truly unique edition from this iconic company.
Alec Bradley releases the hugely popular Filthy Hooligan every year around Saint Patrick’s Day. With attention to detail, this terrific smoke utilizes a candela wrapper mixed in with the dark Jalapa wrapper of the top rated Black Market forming the barber pole appearance. Combine this with a unique combination of Ecuadorian Sumatran binder and Honduran and Panamanian fillers and you have a very complex cigar to say the least! The result is a smooth smoking medium bodied cigar that can be enjoyed by all smokers.
To put it another way, noted reviewer KATMAN gave it a 95 rating!
Wrapper: Honduran Candela / Nicaraguan Jalapa
Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Filler: Honduran, Panamanian
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Attention all Tough Guys! So you’re a big ring fan! Feast your eyes on Alec Bradley’s 7×70 Monster. This medium bodied gargantuan is actually a smooth, well balanced smoke. Needless to say, it’s slow burn will get you through all 18 holes on the course!
Wrapper : Nicaragua
Filler : Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Honduras
Binder : Indonesia
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The Alec Bradley Limited Edition Black Market Filthy Hooligan brings a bold twist to the Black Market series, featuring a barber pole wrapper of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos. This limited-edition gem offers a smooth, medium-bodied smoke with notes of earth, sweet spice, and a hint of creaminess. Perfect for fans of unique blends, the Filthy Hooligan is a must-try for its vibrant flavors and striking appearance.
Alec Bradley Project 40 is the first of the company’s new Experimental Series blended by Alan Rubin himself.
With attention to detail, Project 40 is being produced at Jesus Fuego’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. With this in mind, it includes a complex blend made up of a Nicaraguan wrapper covering a Brazilian habano binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua. What’s more amazing is that this amazing medium bodied cigar sells for around $5.
It’s safe to say that this 2019 “Experiment” is a huge success. To put it another way, Cigar Aficionado @ 92, Halfwheel @ 91, Blind Man’s Puff @ 92 and Cigar Authority @ 91. And that’s just for starters! Need we say more about this fantastic cigar that you can thoroughly enjoy any time of the day!
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Colorado
Binder: Habano Brazilian
Filler: Nicaraguan
Factory: J. Fuego Cigar Co. De Nicaragua SA.
Blender: Alan Rubin
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Alec Bradley produces many top rated premium cigars. Black Market, Prensado and Tempus to name a few. Spirit of Cuba is their value priced addition giving you a mild to medium bodied premium grade cigar hat can be enjoyed on a daily basis for a nominal price. This Habano is a solid medium bodied smoke.
Origin – Honduras
Filler – Colombian-Honduran-Nicaraguan-Mexican
Binder – Nicaraguan
Wrapper Type – Nicaraguan Habano
Alec Bradley It’s A Boy or Girl editions are the best way to celebrate the birth of a child in the cigar world.
With attention to detail, these cigars have a Connecticut Habano Leaf wrapper encasing Honduran and Nicaraguan tobacco. In fact, this is the same blend in the popular Classic line. With that in mind, there’s no doubt these medium bodied and flavorful smokes will be enjoyed by novices and aficionados as well.
The greatest feature of these is as the picture shows you can insert your own picture of the new arrival inside the wooden frame on the box top to create a personal touch for you or a recipient to remember forever!
To sum up, Alec Bradley It’s A Boy is available in the popular 6×50 Toro size in boxes of 20
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Origin:Honduras
Wrapper: Connecticut Habano
Filler: Honduran and Nicaraguan
Binder:Honduran
Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba Corojo is one of this super premium maker’s value priced edition.
The Alec Bradley Spirit of Cuba is an everyday cigar for everybody! We all know Alec Bradley produces many top rated premium cigars. Black Market, Prensado and Tempus to name a few. With attention to detail, this budget entry consists of a Nicaraguan Corojo wrapper, Honduran binder, and Nicaraguan & Honduran fillers. Without doubt, the result is a mild to medium-bodied premium grade smoke that can be enjoyed on a daily basis for a nominal price.
With this in mind, if you’re looking for a top quality smoke that’s totally affordable, this one is a top pick for you!
Origin:Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Corojo
Binder: Honduran
Filler: Nicaraguan and Honduran
Alec Bradley ABCO Bundle is a long filler premium cigar with a very affordable price tag.
It’s important to note that Alec Bradley is the distributor for this “mystery” edition of economical cigars. What we do know is ABCO is a high quality product even if the factory making them is a secret. After all, we all can agree that Alan Rubin knows a good cigar. And these are good enough for him to sell them. With attention to detail, these cigars are a true bargain. The ABCO Miami offers a medium to full-bodied, rich tasting cigar in the Alec Bradley portfolio at an everyday price!
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper:Nicaragua
Binder:Honduras
Filler:Nicaragua
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Alec Bradley Black Market is one of this great company’s most popular cigars. For starters, Cigar Aficionado named the Black Market Churchill the 2022 #6 Cigar Of The Year with a rating of 94.
With attention to detail, this medium to full bodied gem encases a Sumatran binder and Panamanian/Honduran filler with a dark and oily Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. To say the least, this is a medium to full bodied Cuban style smoking experience that’s hard to beat. In fact, when it came to ratings, Black Market beat out many of it’s Cuban counterparts! How’s that for value!
With this in mind, it’s hard to believe this terrific cigar has been around for over 10 years. If you consider yourself a discerning smoker and haven’t yet tried one, what are waiting for!
Factory: Tabacos de Oriente in Danli, Honduras
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Jalapa- Colorado Maduro
Filler: Honduran Jamastran Valley, Panamanian
Binder: Ecuadorian Sumatra
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Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli is the second version of this very popular brand.
With attention to detail, the Esteli cigar is a more refined version of the popular Black Marker Cigar line. While the original Black Market is made in Honduras, Estelí is produced at Plasencia Cigars S.A., Nicaragua. For starters, Cigar Aficionado rates this blend an astounding score of 93 naming it in their top 10 cigars of the year. In fact, Esteli beat out many of it’s Cuban made competitors.
Their review describes it best. ” It’s earthy and leathery with sweet, concentrated undertones of raisins and cocoa. The draw is flawless, delivering a weighty, substantial smoke to the palate, which speaks to the cigar’s excellent construction and fine tobacco. ”
Without doubt, this medium to full bodied Esteli blend gives you more of what you love about the Original Black Market. The Torpedo is a top pick.
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua | Honduras
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: Plasencia Cigars S.A. (Nicaragua)
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Alec Bradley Taste of the World Short Series 6 Cigar Sampler is a great offering from this iconic company.
Look no further for better way to try five of Alec Bradley’s best selling cigar blends. There’s a reason for their popularity. With attention to detail, each one is a testament to expert craftsmanship and highly rated. It’s also important to note that this sampler comes in a beautifully made gift box making it a perfect present for any smoker for any occasion.
The Alec Bradley Taste of the World Short Series 6 Cigar Sampler includes one each of the following higher rated cigars:
– Connecticut Nano (4.2” x 46) – 90 -rated – Mellow-Medium
– Black Market Punk (4.2” x 42) – 94-rated – Medium
– MAXX Nano (4.0” x 46) – 91 -rated – Medium-Full
– Black Market Chunk (4.2” x 60) – 94-rated – Medium
– Magic Toast Chunk (4.2” x 60) – 95 -rated- Medium-Full
– Kintsugi Nano (4.2” x 46) – 92-rated – Medium
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Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro is a follow up to the highly successful original blend.
With attention to detail, Project 40 Maduro is being produced at Jesus Fuego’s factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. With this in mind, it includes a complex blend made up of a dark and oily Mexican San Andrés wrapper covering a Brazilian habano binder and filler tobaccos from Nicaragua. What’s more amazing is that this amazing medium bodied cigar sells for just over $5.
Cigar Coop rates this Maduro a very respectable 90. In fact, most critics like it very much for what it is. And that is a very enjoyable cigar at an exceptional value. If you like the original Project 40, you’ll definitely like this one too.
Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Brazilian Habano
Filler: Nicaragua
Factory: J. Fuego Cigar co. De Nicaragua S.A.
Blender: Alan Rubin
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Alec Bradley Taste of the World Sampler is a fantastic collection of this company’s best cigars.
What can you say about this group of cigar super stars? If you’ve never enjoyed Alec Bradley cigars, what are you waiting for? No need to check these winners out. Each one is highly rated and hugely popular to say the least. Weather you want to try them yourself or are looking for a perfect gift, this sampler checks all the boxes. And don’t forget, these ship free!
This Alec Bradley Taste of the World Sampler gift box comes to you with one each of the following incredible cigars in a beautiful gift box:
– Tempus Nicaragua Medius 6 (6” x 52) 90-rated
– MAXX The Culture Toro (6” x 54) 91-rated
– Nica Puro Rosado Toro (6” x 52) 91-rated
– Black Market Toro (6” x 50) 90-rated
– Prensado Gran Toro (6” x 54) 96-rated
– Magic Toast Toro (6” x 52) 95-rated
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Alec Bradley Tempus Nicaragua is a follow up to the hugely successful original blend.
With attention to detail, Tempus Nicaragua is a Nicaraguan puro featuring a double binder, and three ligero and viso fillers from various regions of the country. Noted reviewer KATMAN rates this cigar a more than decent score of 92. His words say it all. “My lord. Transitions. Smooth. And complexity galore. Each puff is better than the last. Tempus Nicaragua is an official flavor bomb.” With that said, the medium to slightly full flavor can only be described as hearty and balanced.
This is yet another reason how these master blenders pick and choose a variety of different leaves from the same country to contour an amazingly complex taste. Think Cuban earthiness combined with root beer candy for starters!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos RaÌces Cubanas S. de R.L.
Wrapper: Nicaragua (Jalapa)
Binder: Nicaragua (Double Binder)
Filler: Nicaragua (Condega, Estelí & Jalapa)
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Alec Bradley Tempus Natural is one of this company’s highest rated cigars you probably don’t know about.
With attention to detail, Tempus uses select tobacco from a farm in the Trojes region of Honduras, just north of the border of Nicaragua, and some of the finest tobacco from Jalapa, Nicaragua. This blend is probable one of the strongest cigars in their portfolio. With that being said, there’s no questioning Cigar Aficionado’s very impressive 94 rating. In fact, this cigar beat out many of it’s Cuban counterparts. Their description is spot on. “The overall effect is quite delicious as each puff leaves the smoker satisfied the way a sip of hearty stout would satisfy a beer connoisseur.” Becoming the #5 cigar of the year reenforces these words without a doubt.
To put it another way, if you consider yourself a discerning and seasoned smoker, Tempus should be in your humidor today!
Wrapper: Honduran Criollo ’98
Binder: Honduran Criollo ’98 & Indonesian Embetunada
Filler: Honduran & Nicaraguan
Country: Honduras
Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L. (Raíces Cubanas)
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Alec Bradley Magic Toast is a very special cigar from this iconic company.
With attention to detail, Magic Toast employs an oily Honduran wrapper covering a double binder of Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos; the fillers are also Honduran and Nicaraguan. This extremely well made medium to full bodied cigar delivers thick, rich aromatic smoke with every puff via a superb draw. What’s more important is this cigar definitely delivers an array of flavors. Think coffee, black cherry, dried fruit, malt, cedar, real earthiness, and a deep richness that is very satisfying.
While Blind Man’s Puff rates Magic Toast a respectable 90, Cigar Coop ups the score to 92. But without a doubt, it’s KATMAN that really raves about it with an astounding 95. If you haven’t tried one of these truly unique smokes, here’s your chance!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras
Binder: Honduras & Nicaragua
Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua
Factory: Raices Cubanas
Blender: Alan Rubin
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The Alec Bradley American Sun Grown is an amazing pick by any standards.
When Alec Bradley introduced its American Blend back in 2012 it garnered high ratings and great reviews not only because it was a great overall cigar but also because it was priced right. This well made mellow to medium flavored stick was throwback to old school Florida craftsmanship. When this Sun Grown line came out in 2018 the Churchill garnered a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado. Remember, this is a very affordable cigar! This medium-full bodied beautifully dark stick amps up the taste just a bit over the original Classic blend. However, this slow burning beauty seems as though it has double the amount of tobacco inside. Enjoy this great cigar made by Plasencia Cigars in Estelí, Nicaragua.
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun-Grown Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli and Condega)
Alec Bradley American Classic is one of this great company’s best selling cigars for over 10 years.
The American Classic still garners high ratings and great reviews not only because it’s still a great overall cigar but also because it has a more than a fair price even today. With attention to detail, this well made mellow to medium bodied cigar is a throwback to old school Florida craftsmanship. With this in mind, Alan Rubin went to the factory himself in 2011 to blend a cigar to be smoked any time of day, every day. And he did a great job!
Among many accolades, Cigar Aficionado calls this cigar a Best Buy. And we agree. A rating score of 90 sums it up. Their review says it best. “As the light wrapper suggests, this cigar is sweet and floral with a woody core, hints of cereal and a bit of dried fruit on the finish. Easygoing and mellow.”
Any size you choose is a top pick and worth twice the price.
Wrapper: Honduran-grown Connecticut Shade
Binder: Nicaraguan Jalapa
Filler: Nicaraguan (Esteli and Condega)
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Alec Bradley Limited Edition Trilogy Series is one of the most amazing entries from this creative company.
With attention to detail, the unique facet about the Alec Bradley Trilogy series is that each cigar has a triangular press. This edition here is the Corojo blend. The result is a smooth smoking, cool burning medium bodied cigar from start to finish. What’s more important are the array of flavors within this masterful blend. With this in mind, think Natural Tobacco, Hard Woods, Cedar, Citrus, Apple, Baker’s Spice, Earth & Pepper for starters!
No wonder this cigar is a favorite of discerning smokers everywhere!
Wrapper: Honduran Corojo
Binder: Honduran Grown Connecticut Seed
Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan
Country of Origin: Honduras
Factory: Tabacos De Oriente
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Alec Bradley Taste of the World Chunk Cigar Sampler is another great offering from this iconic company.
Look no further for better way to try four of Alec Bradley’s best selling cigar blends. There’s a reason for their popularity. With attention to detail, each one is a testament to expert craftsmanship and highly rated. It’s also important to note that this sampler comes in a beautiful gift box making it a perfect gift for any smoker who enjoys big ring size cigars
To sum up, the Alec Bradley Taste of the World Chunk Sampler includes 2 each of the following 4.25” x 60 stoutly sized cigars:
2 – Black Market Chunk – 90-rated
2 – Gatekeeper Chunk – 95-rated
2 – Magic Toast Chunk – 95-rated
2 – Kintsugi Chunk – 92-rated
But don’t take our word for it, check these cigars out for yourself and you’ll see what we mean. These are four of Alec Bradley’s finest offerings!
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Alec Bradley Kintsugi is the third creation from the company founder’s sons, Alec and Bradley Rubin.
With attention to detail, this collaboration between these talented young men and the Raíces Cubanas factory in Danlí, Honduras produces an outstanding cigar. Kintsugi follows Blind Faith from 2018 and Gatekeeper from 2019. All things considered, at this point, it’s safe to say these guys are well on their way to becoming Master Blenders.
Out of all the accolades, Blind Man’s Puff describes it best. “After initial inspection I wasn’t sure what to expect, however, this cigar smoked fantastically and produced delicious flavors. From pre-light draw to last puff, the cigar performed above expectations and had great smoke output. Not exactly my cup of tea as it was a little sweeter than I prefer, but I would gladly smoke another. Fantastic smoke if you have under an hour. Nub was the best part. Puff slowly and enjoy the end my friends.” These words coupled with a score of 91 make Kintsugi another winner for sure!
Country of Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Honduras Habano
Binder: Honduras & Nicaragua
Filler: Honduras & Nicaragua
Factory: Raices Cubanas
Blender: Alec & Bradley Rubin
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Alec Bradley Gatekeeper is the first creation from the company founder’s sons, Alec and Bradley Rubin.
With attention to detail, this very impressive cigar is a collaboration between the Rubin brothers and industry veteran Ernesto Perez-Carrillo who makes the cigar in the Dominican Republic. With an astounding score of 95, Cigar Aficionado describes it perfectly. ” The Gatekeeper finds synergy and balance with its backbone of pepper (both red and black), nougat and caramel that’s spicy in the right places, sweet in the right places and pops with savory snaps of leather. ” Becoming their #7 cigar of the year didn’t hurt either!
Still not convinced? With Blind Man’s Puff @ 94, Cigar Coop @ 90 and Cigar Dojo @ 90, what more do you need to know about this masterfully blended medium body cigar? No doubt the Rubin brothers will no longer be considered “rookies” moving forward.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
Blender: Alec Rubin, Bradley Rubin, E.P. Carrillo
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