Alec Bradley has announced it will be producing its proprietary diamond-shaped vitola on its Black Market Estelí blend. Dubbed the Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Diamond, the cigar will ship to retailers this June. Alec Bradley introduced its diamond-shaped vitola in 2014 with the Alec Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut. The Black Market Estelí becomes the second […]
Prime Time Awards 2019: Person of the Year – Alan Rubin
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The Prime Time Awards are voted on by each of the three members of the Prime Time Podcasts. The awards look at the impact on the cigar industry. Today, we unveil our choice for 2019 Person of the Year. This award looks at the individual who for better or worse had the most significant contributions to the cigar […]
Cigar News: Alec & Bradley to Expand Distribution of Blind Faith Distribution at TPE 2020
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At the Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2020 Trade Show, Alec & Bradley cigars will launch an expansion of the brand’s inaugural release, Blind Faith. Alec & Bradley is a off-shoot under Alec Bradley Cigar Company. The brand is run by Alec and Bradley Rubin, the sons of Alec Bradley founder Alan Rubin. Over the […]
2019 Cigar of the Year Countdown #3: Alec Bradley Project 40 06.52
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“…it’s perhaps one of the best cigars I’ve had this year. It’s a cigar I’d recommend to anyone to smoke at any time of the day.” Wrapper: Nicaraguan (Colorado) Binder: Habano Brazil Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: J. Fuego Cigar Co. de Nicaragua 06.52: 6 x 52 Price: $5.50 Review: Alec Bradley Project 40 […]
Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Uru Doshi to be a 2020 Collaboration with Cigar Dojo
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Alec Bradley Cigar Company is now the latest manufacturer to partner with Cigar Dojo. Today Alec Bradley and Cigar Dojo announced the Alec & Bradley Uru Doshi. It’s the 18th collaboration Cigar Dojo has released with a major manufacturer. The cigar will make its debut on February 29th and will be offered exclusively through South […]
Cigar Review: Alec & Bradley Blind Faith Toro
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j Back in 1996, Alan Rubin founded Alec Bradley Cigar Company, naming it after his two sons, Alec and Bradley. While Alan never pushed his boys into the company, both sons expressed an interest in joining their father in the cigar business. After playing a role in some of the operations of the company, the […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506 Arrives at Stores
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The Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506, the 2019 installment of the Fine & Rare series has arrived at retailers. The Fine & Rare HOF / 506 is a special cigar to the Rubin family as it pays homage to David Rubin, the father of Alec Bradley owner Alan Rubin who passed away […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506 Announced
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Alec Bradley Cigar Company has announced the ninth installment of its Fine & Rare line. The 2019 installment will introduce the HOF / 506 line, which pays tribute to company founder Alan Rubin’s father David who passed away late in 2018. Fine & Rare made its debut in 2011. Each year it has been released […]
Prime Time Episode 112: Lars Tetens
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Episode 112 is one you are not going to miss. Tonight, we are proud to welcome the legendary Lars Tetens to the Prime Time Show. We’ll learn of Lars’ journey in the cigar industry and talk about his big comeback in 2019. We’ll talk Cigars, Seasoned Salt, and yes get a live music performance from […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 112 – Lars Tetens
William Cooper Announcement No Comments Alec Bradley, Announcement, Developing Palates, Lars Tatens Brands, Prime Time Show
Episode 112 is one you are not going to miss. Tonight, we are proud to welcome the legendary Lars Tetens to the Prime Time Show. We’ll learn of Lars’ journey in the cigar industry and talk about his big comeback in 2019. We’ll talk Cigars, Music, and yes – seasoned salt! Tune in live at […]