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Quick Smoke: Alec Bradley Black Market Churchill

5 Nov 2011

Each Saturday and Sunday we’ll post a Quick Smoke: not quite a full review, just our brief verdict on a single cigar of “buy,” “hold,” or “sell.”

While I’d heard of Alec Bradley’s new Black Market line, I hadn’t paid enough attention to know anything about it. I was intrigued when I saw them on the shelves—the thick paper sleeve and wooden crate-style boxes are eye catching—but, of course, they offered no information about the tobacco. At $6.25 for a Churchill (7 x 50), I thought it was worth a try. I was wrong. Smoking it was a major disappointment. About the only flavor I got was the dirt taste I associate with Mexican tobacco. Since learning the cigar’s makeup—Nicaraguan wrapper, Sumatran binder, and filler from Honduras and Panama—I’m guessing the “dirt tobacco” was that Panamanian. Unless you’re a fan, I’d stay away.

Verdict = Sell.

–George E

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3 Responses to “Quick Smoke: Alec Bradley Black Market Churchill”

  1. Jon S Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 4:06 pm #

    Surprised you didn't like the AB Black Market. I tried a torpedo last week and thought it was fantastic. A nice medium bodied smoke with alternating flavors of citrus and cream. I picked up a box online. You might want to give them another chance. Most of the other reviews I have seen online have been very favorable.

  2. George E Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 6:34 pm #

    Jon – You're right. The cigar has gotten many favorable comments. And I will definitely give it another try somewhere down the line.

  3. dg. Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 6:04 pm #

    oooh, aah, ouch.