90%
Very Good
"If someone is looking for a flavor bomb thats a bit on the high side of medium strength, this would be a good choice. It is a rich and bold cigar that is definitely in your face from beginning to end. " -Dave W. (mdwest)
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Very Good
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare—The Return Andrew Nagy Posted: August 2, 2013 Source: CigarAficionado.com The 2013 iteration of...
Easton, PA -- Famous Smoke Shop is a leading online distributor of discounted premium cigars. The company specializes in offering the web’s widest selection of cigars at the lowest prices. As part of their continued commitment to excellence and serving those who enjoy fine cigars, Famous has just announced the release of the new Alec Bradley 1633 which is now available for sale exclusively through their online store www.famous-smoke.com.
Today, Alec & Bradley Cigars, announced their third regular production line: 'Kintsugi" (pronounced Kint-Su-Gee). This follows Blind Faith from 2018 and Gatekeeper from 2019.
Alec Bradley has announced that their Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper cigar will be moving production from Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's (EPC) Tabacalera La Alianza in Santiago, Dominican Republic to Tobacos De Oriente in Danli, Honduras. The company says the change is due to increased demand from a combination of EPC Pledge Prequel and Gatekeeper receiving #1 and #7 Cigar of the Year from Cigar Aficionado magazine. The blend remains unchanged.
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Total Score - Very Good
"This cigar was kind of a roller coaster, it started off good, got better, and then fell flat. I would smoke another if offered, but I wouldn't purchase any." -Alan (Eulogy)
Alec Bradley's Fine & Rare series will return in November. Fine & Rare started in 2011 when Alan Rubin set out to make the most complex cigar in the world. The first blend used 10 different tobaccos. Each year since, the company has released a new Fine & Rare with different tobaccos and sizes.
Following the acquisition of Lars Tetens Brands this April, Alec Bradley is relaunching the brand as a partnership between the companies. Lars Tetens has been around since 1979 creating cigars "conditioned" with essential oils and botanicals. "Conditioned" cigars are new to Alec Bradley.
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. is bringing back their Limited Edition Black Market Esteli Diamond cigar for a second release. The...
91%
Very Good
"This was an enjoyable cigar with distinct, easily discernible flavors which fluctuated in their prominence throughout the smoking experience. It was aided by solid construction and a lack of overall boringness. While not presenting itself as anything groundbreaking, I would certainly smoke this cigar again." -Matt Cade (CADE)