The Blackbird Jackdaw Connecticut is a mild to medium bodied cigar that’s as good with a cup of morning coffee as it is after a full meal with a glass of whiskey! When the highly critical folks at Stogie Press rated it an astounding 94, the entire industry began taking this new boutique brand very seriously. This complexly blended smoke is being enjoyed by aficionados and newcomers alike.
Wrapper – Ecuador (Connecticut)
Binder – Indonesian
Filler – Dominican Republic, U.S.A. & Nicaragua (Corojo 99)
The Blackbird Crow is one of six blends that were introduced to the market at the 2019 PCA Trade show in Las Vegas, NV. A new company, based out of Hialeah Florida, with master blender Jonas Santana at the helm, took the industry by storm offering a flock of cigars for the discerning palate.
When the highly critical folks at Stogie Press gave it a 92 rating, the rest of the industry took serious notice of this soon to be a very popular boutique company.
The Blackbird Crow San Andres is a complexly blended medium to full bodied cigar with a slow burn and smooth draw which allows the complex flavors and taste notes of grade-A long-filler tobacco to shine through.
Wrapper: Mexican San Andres
Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
Filler: Nicaragua, United States Pennsylvania, Nicaraguan Corojo & Criollo
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
See all the Alec Bradley cigars available at The Cigar Thief HERE
