It’s not only Special Edition 75, but it’s the three year mark of when we launched the Special Edition concept. For the occasion, we welcome a special guest – Alan Rubin of Alec Bradley Cigar Company. Alan will be making his debut on the Special Edition side of the house. There has been a […]
Cigar Review: Lars Tetens Serie D Robusto
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In 2019, Alec Bradley Cigar Company President Alan Rubin shocked the cigar world when he announced he was acquiring a majority stake of Lars Tetens Brands. Lars Tetens Brands is the namesake of Lars Tetens. Tetens has over 30 years in the cigar business. He is best known for making premium flavored cigars which he […]
Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Kintsugi Coming Later This Spring
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Alec & Bradley Cigars, the brand founded by Alec Bradley founder Alan Rubin‘s sons Alec and Bradley will release its third line called Kintsugi (pronounced Kint-Su-Gee). The cigar is scheduled to make its debut in the mid-May/early-June 2020 timeframe. For Kintsugi, the Rubin brothers return to the Raices Cubanas factory to produce the line. The […]
Cigar Review: Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506
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Late in 2019, Alec Bradley Cigar Company introduced the ninth installment of its Fine & Rare Series, the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare HOF / 506. The Fine & Rare Series is the company’s signature limited edition series. Since its launch in 2011, it has been an annual release by Alec Bradley. Over the years […]
Cigar News: Alec Bradley Black Market EstelÍ Diamond Announced
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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 […]