Cigar News: Four Alec Bradley Territory Managers Blend and Release Regional Exclusives

The Alec Bradley Cigar Company today announced the rolling release of four Regional Exclusives. The Paper Tiger, Fashionably Late, Highway Child and Corinthian Leather cigar lines were created by and will be exclusive to the territories of Jonathan Walsh, Christopher Carey, Steve Tucker and Ryan Ponist- respectively. In January of 2019 Alec Bradley closed their offices for a week and took Read more about Cigar News: Four Alec Bradley Territory Managers Blend and Release Regional Exclusives[…]

Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 11 – Alec & Bradley Cigars – Alec Rubin

In this weeks episode, Shirtless Mike Holmes and Boston Jimmie, welcome Alec Rubin, one of the Co-Founders of Alec & Bradley Cigars. We talk about the founding of the brand, growing up with his dad, Alan Rubin, and get into vinyl collection and whiskey pairings. If you missed the show live, you can watch it Read more about Taking It To The Nub – Season 1 Episode 11 – Alec & Bradley Cigars – Alec Rubin[…]

Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Cigars Announces Third Full Scale Production Line: ‘Kintsugi’

Alec & Bradley Cigars, founded by brothers Alec and Bradley Rubin in 2018, announced today their third full line release- Alec & Bradley ‘Kintsugi’ (pronounced Kint-Su-Gee). Alec & Bradley created an elegant, multifaceted medium bodied cigar for ‘Kintsugi‘. A silky-smooth Habano wrapper is set atop a blend of Nicaraguan and Honduran binder and filler tobaccos. Read more about Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Cigars Announces Third Full Scale Production Line: ‘Kintsugi’[…]

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Cigar Lifestyle: Eleven Cigars Most Talked About in 2019 – Mike Holmes

A note from Boston Jimmie Alright now – 2019 is over, cigar media have posted their top lists and the debates have begun. You may agree or disagree with the ratings, rankings, and selections on them, or then again you may not even care, but one thing every consumer should pay attention to is what Read more about Cigar Lifestyle: Eleven Cigars Most Talked About in 2019 – Mike Holmes[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley Now Shipping the Most Important Fine & Rare Release: HOF / 506

Alec Bradley Cigar Co. today announced that the Fine & Rare HOF / 506 is now shipping to tobacconists worldwide. According to Alec Bradley brand owner, Alan Rubin, the Fine & Rare HOF / 506 is the most important of the Fine & Rare releases since its inception. The reason being is that this year’s Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Now Shipping the Most Important Fine & Rare Release: HOF / 506[…]

Cigar Review: Casdagli Cigars – Daughters Of The Wind Robusto – Rated 94

The last visit from my friend Alton Otto to the Stogie Press lounge, he presented me with a cigar that he said I need to review. The cigar was the “Daughters Of The Wind” by Casdagli Cigars. Now you may recognize the name “Daughters Of The Wind”, it was a cigar brand from Bespoke Cigars Read more about Cigar Review: Casdagli Cigars – Daughters Of The Wind Robusto – Rated 94[…]

Cigar Review: Alec & Bradley Blind Faith – Rated 89

In 2018, Alec Bradley Cigars showcased a new line from Alan Rubin’s sons Alec and Bradley. Yes that is how the name of Alan’s company got it’s name. At the time Alec was 26 and Bradley was 22 and both worked for the company primarily in marketing and sales support. The new line showcased was Read more about Cigar Review: Alec & Bradley Blind Faith – Rated 89[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley to Add ‘Chunk’ Size to Magic Toast

Alec Bradley Cigar Co. today announced that they are expanding the popular and critically acclaimed Magic Toast line of cigars. Alec Bradley will be adding a  4 ½” X 60 ring gauge cigar named the “Chunk” to the line as a permanent extension. Alec Bradley Magic Toast was first announced as the ‘Mystery Cigar’ prior Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley to Add ‘Chunk’ Size to Magic Toast[…]

Michael Serota

Cigar News: Michael Serota Named Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Vice President of Sales

Alec Bradley Cigar Co. founder Alan Rubin announced today the promotion of Michael Serota to Vice President of Sales. Michael joined Alec Bradley in May of 2011 and has worked his way through many different roles- including operations, sales support and, most recently, key account management. Alan notes: “Michael is an integral part of the Read more about Cigar News: Michael Serota Named Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Vice President of Sales[…]

Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Shipping Worldwide

Second Generation Cigar Makers Alec and Bradley Rubin announced today that their sophomore release, Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper, is shipping to tobacconists worldwide. Alec & Bradley cigars is an offshoot of Alec Bradley Cigar Co. The subsidiary was founded by the brothers in 2018, when they funded their first release -Alec & Bradley Blind Faith. Read more about Cigar News: Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Shipping Worldwide[…]

Cigar News: Alec Bradley Starts Worldwide Shipping of Limited Edition Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut

Alec Bradley Cigars announced today that 1500 boxes of the critically acclaimed Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut, which the company has completely sold out, are on their way to tobacconists worldwide. First unveiled in 2014, the Alec Bradley Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut has become a perennial fan favorite. The diamond shaped cigar is unique to Alec Bradley and is Read more about Cigar News: Alec Bradley Starts Worldwide Shipping of Limited Edition Nica Puro Diamond Rough-Cut[…]

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IPCPR/PCA News: A Cigar Chat with Lars Tetens – A Renaissance Man

It was the first night of the 2019 IPCPR/PCA Tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV and my Stogie Press associates Steve and Gary joined me at the Alec Bradely/Lars Tetens media party. Of course we just came from the opening party at the Sands Convention Center and I was dressed in black tie and a white Read more about IPCPR/PCA News: A Cigar Chat with Lars Tetens – A Renaissance Man[…]

Cigar News: Alec and Bradley Rubin Announce the Gatekeeper

Coming off of the success of their initial release, Alec & Bradley Blind Faith, Alec and Bradley Rubin, the namesakes of father Alan Rubin’s Alec Bradley Cigar Co. announced today the release of their second cigar line- Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper. The Rubin brothers searched out E.P. Carrillo (EPC) cigar maker Ernesto Perez-Carrillo for the Read more about Cigar News: Alec and Bradley Rubin Announce the Gatekeeper[…]

Cigar News: Alan Rubin Announces Initial Lars Tetens Relaunch Brands and Website

Alec Bradley Cigar Co. founder Alan Rubin, first announced his acquisition of Lars Tetens Brands in April of this year. The acquisition created a partnership between the two cigar makers, Lars Tetens and Alan Rubin; as well as a sales and distribution agreement with Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Since 1979 Lars Tetens has been renowned in the Read more about Cigar News: Alan Rubin Announces Initial Lars Tetens Relaunch Brands and Website[…]