Alec Bradley Black Market

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So good, it should be illegal.When Alan Rubin commits to a project, quality standards of the highest decree are implemented, sparing no resource in the process. As a result, Alan Rubin, the founder of Alec Bradley cigars, has bee?n churning out delectable blends since 1997. His prestigious line is continually receiving countless praise from the nation's top cigar advocates - Cigar Aficionado, Cigar journal, Cigar insider (you get the point). Bragging about his innumerable 90+ ratings almost feels arbitrary....almost. So in short, Alan Rubin's masterful blends are good. Scratch that, great.A superb release from Alec Bradley, Black Market was launched at the 2011 IPCPR tradeshow (a festival for industry geeks). This 4-country blend is jam-packed with Jamastran, Honduras and Panamanian long-fillers, capped off by a lively Sumatra binder and powerful Nicaraguan wrapper leaf. Upon first lighting, the blend burns with purpose. Unique and satisfying arrays of flavors greet your palate, as spice, pepper, and peaty undertones finish the ensemble. With a long dry finish, and slow burn, the Black Market cigar is a finger burner.Great News! Alec Bradley Black Market received the #6 Cigar of 2022 spot with a well-deserved 94-point rating, noting "Accents of dried herbs and smoked hickory highlight the rich, nutty smoke, which saturates the palate with every puff."