Alec Bradley Cigars
When it comes to famous cigar brands, Alec Bradley is certainly one of the more recognisable - founded in 1996 by Alan Rubin, the brand is named after his two sons Alec & Bradley. It was a slow start initially and it took time for the brand to get a footing in what was an extremely competitive market. This was not in anyway due to the quality of Alan's cigars, but more down to the market conditions - the US had seen a big slump in cigar sales which was felt industry wide. Through sheer hard work and determination though, Alan was able to navigate the company through these rough times and keep it more or less on a level footing.
It took until 2007 to finally hit his stride when he created the Alec Bradley Tempus, a heavy-bodied cigar that brought his best ratings to date, then two years later he struck gold when he created a blend called the Alec Bradley Prensado.
Rubin had previously smoked a very dark wrapper leaf grown in a region of southern Honduras called Trojes and decided to build a cigar brand around it, using Central American tobacco exclusively. The brand hit the market in 2009 and was acclaimed from the very beginning. It was so good in fact, that the Alec Bradley Prensado Churchill scooped Cigar Aficionados 'Cigar Of The Year' award cementing Rubin's reputation as one of the pre-emanate cigar makers in the world. In 2022, Rubin sold Alec Bradley cigars to the Scandinavian Tobacco Group who given their huge financial backing are able to promote the brand to a wider audience.
If you haven't tried any Alec Bradley cigars before, or want to know more about the Alec Bradley brand, why not join us on the 11th of September for a evening of Alec Bradley cigars. We will be joined by the lovely Helen Groome from TOR Imports, the UK Importer and Dave Wright, Specialist Key Account Manager from the Scandinavian Tobacco Group, the brands owners. This is guaranteed to be a fantastic evening. You can book your place HERE
Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli Robusto - Single
One of the best cigars that I have tried this year so far. These are more medium bodied in style than some of the other AB BM's that I have tried and have a very pleasant streak of sweetness running through them. Still big in terms of flavour, but more rounded around the edges.
Alec Bradley Coyol Robusto - Single
This has to be about one of the best cigars I have tried ever! I know that is a rather sweeping statement but I think this is the complete package. Produced by the Vega Coyol farm, this uses selected tobacco's to produce a medium bodied, slightly earthy smoke. This cigar looks very attractive too with a lovely sheen to the gorgeous Honduran skin. The draw is absolutely perfect in every respect with a very even burn showing that the build quality is second to none. The very high quality filler tobacco's and binders are sourced from selected parcels from both Honduras and Nicaragua.
Personally this rates in my top 5, will you agree?
Gauntleys Cigar Club Alec Bradley Cigar Evening - September 11th 2024 - Single
When it comes to famous cigar brands, Alec Bradley is certainly one of the more recognisable - founded in 1996 by Alan Rubin, the brand is named after his two sons Alec & Bradley. For much of the late 90's and noughties Alan struggled to keep his brand going due to the industry wide decline in cigar sales. Although sales were up and down Alan managed to keep the business afloat through sheer hard work and determination.
Things changed dramatically in 2011 when Alan won the Cigar Of The Year award for the Prensado Churchill. Winning the award helped cement Rubin as one of the pre-emanate cigar makers in the world, a status that he still has to this day. In 2022, Rubin sold Alec Bradley cigars to the Scandinavian Tobacco Group who are able to promote the brand to a wider audience.
Our event will feature two cigars from this iconic brand, Alec Bradley Project 40 Toro (rrp £24.65) and the Alec Bradley Black Market Esteli Toro (rrp £26.55), both of which are stunning cigars. We will be joined by Helen Groome from TOR Imports and Dave Wright from the brands owners, the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We are back at the Trent Navigation on Meadow Lane for this one - the start time will be 7pm. We will also have a raffle where the lucky winners could be taking home a number of Alec Bradley related goodies!
We will be capping the numbers for this event, so please ensure that you have booked your spot as soon as you can.
We look forward to seeing you on the night.
Disclaimer:-
All dates are non-transferable. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct date, time and venue as we will not accept any responsibility with regards any losses incurred. If you find that you can't attend an event please notify us at the earliest opportunity, either via e-mail on [email protected] or via the phone on 01159 110555 so that we can make alternative arrangements with you.
Although we don't expect any of the above dates to change, if they do we will notify you at the earliest opportunity either via e-mail or text. If you find that you can't attend the new date we will of course offer to move you on to the next available cigar evening. We do advise that you check our website a week or so before the event just to be safe.
If you wish to bring along any non-smoking, non-paying guests you are more than welcome, HOWEVER, it is very important that you check with us on the above number BEFORE ATTENDING. Sometimes space is at a premium and it may not always be possible to have extra people attending, but we will try to accommodate where possible.
If we need to cancel an event for whatever reason we will of course offer to move you on to the next available cigar evening or offer a full refund.
Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto - Single
The Toro size that has been with us for over a year now has always proved really popular, so by customer demand we are finally listing the Robusto size. A classic new world maduro cigar. Packed full of earthy, spicy flavours with a luscious creamy sweet coating.
Alec Bradley Texas Lanceros 70 - Single
If you want a quick smoke you have, unfortunately stopped at the wrong page! The Texas Lancero is a formidable blend of tobacco's from Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica all secured by a gorgeous Nicaraguan wrapper leaf. A rich and spicy smoke with notes of citrus, leather, and nuts. The Lancero has a generous two hour smoke time depending on how much talking you are doing!
Alec Bradley Black Market Punk - Single
A new size in the Black Market range that is designed for a quicker smoke. Made in Tabacas De Oriente in Danli, Honduras using a mixture of Panamanian and Honduran fillers with a Sumatran binder and Nicaraguan wrapper.
The "Punk" is designed to be a natural follow on in terms of name to the hugely successful Candela wrapped "Filthy Hooligan" and we are sure this petit corona sized Black Market is going to go down a storm!
Alec Bradley Black Market Punk - Pack of 24
A new size in the Black Market range that is designed for a quicker smoke. Made in Tabacas De Oriente in Danli, Honduras using a mixture of Panamanian and Honduran fillers with a Sumatran binder and Nicaraguan wrapper.
The "Punk" is designed to be a natural follow on in terms of name to the hugely successful Candela wrapped "Filthy Hooligan" and we are sure this petit corona sized Black Market is going to go down a storm!
Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto - Pack of 24
The Toro size that has been with us for over a year now has always proved really popular, so by customer demand we are finally listing the Robusto size. A classic new world maduro cigar. Packed full of earthy, spicy flavours with a luscious creamy sweet coating.
Alec Bradley Texas Lanceros 70 - Pack of 10
If you want a quick smoke you have, unfortunately stopped at the wrong page! The Texas Lancero is a formidable blend of tobacco's from Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica all secured by a gorgeous Nicaraguan wrapper leaf. A rich and spicy smoke with notes of citrus, leather, and nuts. The Lancero has a generous two hour smoke time depending on how much talking you are doing!