For the seventh consecutive year, Alec Bradley has a release of its limited Fine & Rare series. The 2017 installment brings back the BR1213 blend for the first time in five years and it’s appropriately titled Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BR1213 Second Issue. This was a cigar that was showcased at the 2017 IPCPR Trade Show.

The blends of the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare series feature ten different tobaccos. Each release varies from year to year in size and shape. At times, the Alec Bradley has re-issued a previously released blend.

The Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BR123 Second Issue once again is a 6 x 52 torpedo. A total of 2,000 ten-count boxes were allotted for this year’s release with 1,500 going to the U.S. market and 500 planned for the international market.

For completeness here is a look at the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare Series:

• Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2011 (HJ10-I Blend)
• Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2012 (BR1213 Blend)
• Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2013 (Second Issue – HJ10-I Blend)
• Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2014 (TA-25A Blend)
• Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2015 (JRS 10=(86) Blend)
• Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2016 (Third Issue – HJ10-I Blend)
• Alec Bradley Fine & Rare 2017 (Second Issue – BR1213 Blend)

At a glance, here is a look at the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BR1213 Second Issue:

Blend Profile

Wrapper: Honduras Trojes
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras, Nicraragua
Country of Origin: Honduras (Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas S. de R.L)

Vitolas Available

Torpedo:  6 x 52