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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Alec Bradley Black Market Cigar Review


It appears I haven't written in my blog since January of this year. And it's now May. I've seen many authors abandon their blogs. It is possible that I will one day stop writing or maybe I'll just kick the bucket and it will end that way.

Summer 2015 doesn't official begin until June 21st, 2015. So far for Spring I have had my second trip to Germany and smoked three cigars. More to elaborate on Germany but this post brings those who have interest in cigars: a review for the Alec Bradley Black Market. Ooh, the "model" name sounds so underworld.

I have quite a few Alec Bradley cigars in my humidor, the Black Market was on top and I just decided to pick it up smoke it.

(With the Band Removed)


Vitola: Robusto (5.25" x 54RG)
Price: $6 stick

Wrapper: Nicaraguan
Binder: Sumatra
Filler: Four Countries

Aged in Humidor: The cigar has been in my humidor for two years and six months. And unknown time frame from those who sold it to me and manufacturer.


Appearance and Construction:

The wrapper is a dark with lighter tones and veins very apparent. It was firm with no flaws and only 10% softness. After two years and six months of aging it, it has probably changed construction due to humidity from it's solid shape when it was -new- but that's okay and gives the cigar character.

Tasting Notes:

The scent of the cigar has a deep aroma, strong yet not bold smell of aged tobacco with tea.

Lighting it with the butane lighter gives off a decent bold burning aroma.

1cm in brings notes of light leather and fresh ground bold coffee with a hint of light sweetness (sweetness not in the sugar sense but light caramelizing) on the back mix.

First is pretty much that with basic cigar notes. Ash falls at end of first.

Burn: Mild
Strength: Medium, hinting on Bold
Fumes: Medium
Ash: White Grey
Harshness: None unless the smoker does not enjoy leathery notes
Aromatic or Oder: Light to Medium

Begin second of third: Charred tobacco as if off the grill. A basic smoke like any cigar, still notes like the first. Mellow to on the rustic side. On the second think: char, less leathery, a bit of spice, peppery, a basic smoke.

Pretty much the same leading to the middle of the third with darker notes.

Average cigar, not worth $6. Worth a $4-$5 on a chill day with coffee, grilling chicken or with the morning coffee. Smoke time is a bit over an hour and I would rate it a 83.