Alec Bradley

United States · Est. 1996

Founded by Alan Rubin and named for his two sons, Alec and Bradley. Best known for Honduran-made blends rolled at Raíces Cubanas in Danlí, including the Cigar Aficionado #1-of-the-year Prensado.

HeadquartersUnited States
HeritageHonduran
Founded1996
OwnerAlan Rubin
Flagship linePrensado
Price range$5 – $15
StrengthMild – Medium–Full

Top lines

History

Alec Bradley was founded in 1996 by Alan Rubin, who named the company after his two sons, Alec and Bradley. After early years finding its footing, the brand broke through with the Prensado line, a box-pressed Honduran blend that earned major critical acclaim.

Alec Bradley works with established factories in Honduras and Nicaragua and is known for full-flavored, well-constructed blends at fair prices, including popular lines such as Black Market and Magic Toast.

Lines

American Classic

A mellow-to-medium, approachable blend with a Honduran Connecticut-seed wrapper over an all-Nicaraguan core; smooth with sweet, nutty and light coffee notes.

Black Market

Built around a rare Panamanian filler leaf and a Nicaraguan wrapper over a Sumatran binder; medium-full with spice, cocoa and earth.

Connecticut

A mellow-to-medium Connecticut Shade-wrapped blend with Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos, offering cedar, toasted nut and light toasty notes.

Magic Toast

A medium-full Honduran-wrapped blend with a Nicaraguan/Honduran binder and filler, known for toasty sweetness, cocoa and cedar.

Prensado

A tribute to Old-World cigar making rolled at Raíces Cubanas; named Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year in 2011 with a 96 rating. Honduran wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder.

Tempus Natural

Built around estate-grown Trojes, Honduras tobacco; earned a 94 rating and became Alec Bradley's first Cigar Aficionado Top 25. Honduran wrapper with a Honduran/Sumatran binder.

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Alec Bradley?

Alan Rubin founded Alec Bradley in 1996 and named it after his two sons, Alec and Bradley.

What is Alec Bradley's flagship cigar?

The box-pressed Prensado line is Alec Bradley's breakthrough and flagship blend, known for its full flavor.

Where are Alec Bradley cigars made?

They are produced at established factories in Honduras and Nicaragua.