The question of where some of the former brain trust of Alec Bradley would land have has been answered. Today Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced that Alec Rubin, Bradley Rubin, and Jonathan Lipson, formerly of the Alec Bradley marketing team, will join the STG North American Branded marketing organization. In the new role, the […]
The Blog: KMA Talk Radio Episode 489: Alec Bradley’s Big Move
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Each Saturday morning, I have the opportunity to co-host KMA Talk Radio with Abe Dababneh, Alex Tavella, and Paul DeGrocco. I also produce the cigar news segment for the show. Our format is free-form, where we talk cigars and other newsworthy topics. The following is Episode 489 which aired on March 4, 2023. On this […]
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BC-(13)4EV-B
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In 2022, Alec Bradley celebrated the 11th installment of its Fine & Rare series. Over the years, the Fine & Rare has been a near-annual limited edition cigar that also has served as its most premium cigar offering. The idea behind Fine & Rare is that it involves releasing a blend with ten different tobaccos […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 137: Alec Bradley Mt. Rushmore
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It’s been a while since we visited the cigar version Mt. Rushmore, but tonight we once again journey to this iconic monument. This time we look at candidates from Alec Bradley. A new era is coming to Alec Bradley as Scandinavian Tobacco Group has acquired the company and the brands that go along with it. […]
Cigar News: STG Announces Transition for Alec Bradley and Plans for Rubin Family
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Following the closure of the Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s acquisition of Alec Bradley, STG has announced its initial plans for integrating the company. STG has said following an (up to) 90-day transition period, Alec Bradley will be moved under Forged Cigar Company. In addition, it announced that company founder Alan Rubin will become an advisor, and […]
Cigar News: STG Completes Acquisition of Alec Bradley Cigar Company
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Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has completed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Alec Bradley Cigar Distributors Inc. and its associated companies. The move takes effect March 1st. 2023. Last week STG announced its intent to acquire Alec Bradley Cigar Distributors Inc. The transaction is said to be valued at $72.5 million dollars. For additional […]
Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Diamond Press Launched at TPE 2023
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At Total Product Expo (TPE) 2023, Alec Bradley Cigar Company announced a new Diamond Press cigar, the Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper. This may be one of the final projects by the Rubin family at Alec Bradley Cigar Company. “My father Alan, brother Alec and I have been asked more times than I can count about […]
Cigar News: STG to Acquire Alec Bradley Cigar Co
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The following is a press release announcing that Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Alec Bradley Cigar Company. Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S (“the Company”) has today agreed on the terms and conditions for the acquisition of substantially all assets of Alec Bradley Cigar Distributors Inc. and associated companies […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Filthy Hooligan and Shamrock 2023 Releases Heading to Retailers
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Alec Bradley Cigar Company has announced that the Black Market Filthy Hooligan and Black Market Filthy Hooligan Shamrock, two annual seasonal releases, are now heading to retailers. The Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan made its debut in 2013 as a Candela-wrapped offering. In 2016, the Filthy Hooligan was switched to a barber pole featuring […]
2022 Cigar of the Year Countdown (Coop’s List): #1: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BC-(13)4EV
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“…the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BC-(13)4EV comes to the table delivering the total package – flavor, complexity, and construction. It’s the flavor that truly shines in this cigar, delivering notes that complement each other very well. This is not only one of the best Fine & Rare cigars, but one of the best Alec Bradley cigars, and one of the standouts from 2022. ”