Alec Bradley Black Market
Today I’m reviewing a Alec Bradley Black Market. This cigar has a Nicaraguan wrapper with a Sumatra binder and a filler of Panama,Hondorus. I paid $9.99 here in upstate NY. It comes in the following sizes.
Robusto-52×51/4
Toro-50×6
Churchill-50×7
Torpedo-54×61/8
Gordo-60×6
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January 13, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Mike Great review buddy, love your honesty, I died when you said its just another cigar. I have heard good things about this stick I will search it out the prices here seem to be a little cheaper then your butt rapeing taxes up there. Hope all is well
January 13, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Corey thanks. To me it was just ok didn’t float my boat for 9.99. I would rather enjoy a La Traviata Maduro and pay 6.50 in NY.
January 13, 2012 at 1:11 PM
I actually thought this stick was worse than you did. I don’t understand the positive reviews out there, but it’s all subjective.
January 13, 2012 at 8:01 PM
Dave that’s why pal it’s all our opinion no one is truly right or wrong its all in your palate. Thanks man.
January 13, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Thanks for reviewing it, Mike. It’s a shame you didn’t really enjoy it that much, I personally liked it. I’m not going to go as far as saying it tops the Tempus, but it works for me. Definitely not a “wow” cigar by any means.
January 13, 2012 at 8:02 PM
Adam thank u and I agree not a wow but I was hoping for more. You are correct no Tempus that cigar is amazing.
January 13, 2012 at 6:45 PM
I smoked a couple of the Black Markets back in October and I recall the flavor making somewhat of an impression. It was several months ago so I don’t remember exactly what. (I really need to start taking notes). Anyway, I actually purchased a couple more of these sticks earlier this week and I’m looking forward to refreshing my memory or maybe coming to a different conclusion. Thanks for the review.
January 13, 2012 at 8:03 PM
John thanks brother. Like I said for 9.99 I expected more really no complexity or any big changes just ok I thought. Hope all is well my friend.
January 14, 2012 at 1:03 AM
Hey, you must be bigger than I figured. Looks more like a corona gorda in your hands.
I appreciate your take on this, since everyone else seems to be enamored of this cigar. I’ll pick one up if I see it, but I won’t be going out of my way to get one.
January 14, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Jjo come in man I’m larger then life The Great Gordo 6×60 lol. Just messin brother. I’m going to give this stick a try in different size but the one I reviewed just wasn’t there.
January 15, 2012 at 7:44 AM
I picked up a few of these back when they first hit the shelves. I was really disappointed with the first one I smoked, so I let the others sit for a couple months. When I started reading all the positive reviews I decided to revisit them. I guess the extra rest really helped (or I’m easily influenced by reviews
, because they were much better than I remembered. They still don’t beat the Tempus or Family Blend, but I think they’re a pretty solid smoke.
January 15, 2012 at 6:16 PM
Maybe some time is what they need. I’ll revisit sometime down the road.
January 15, 2012 at 9:13 PM
With all the reviews out there saying this is a great smoke, it is good to see another point of view. I’ll still give these a try when I come across them. Like you said it’s all subjective, but I at least won’t expect something that is the caliber of the Tempus.
For the rest of you, sometime soon Mike, Ed and I will be here doing a joint video review. Stay tuned, trying to nail down scheduling! Great Gordo 6 x 60 bitches!
January 15, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Tom thanks brother. People need to understand all bloggers only tell u an opinion. Mine isn’t wrong nor right just mine. Give it a try brother. Look forward to doing a review with yourself and Ed been to damn long.
January 16, 2012 at 11:47 AM
Thanks for the honesty. All a matter of opinion but its nice to see someone have a different take once in a while. Keep up the good work and nice looking watch.
January 16, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Bigmike that’s all I can be brother is honest. Thanks
January 17, 2012 at 7:20 PM
Thanx for the review Mike. I have to start by saying I am not an AB fan to begin with. I tried several of these and agree with your review completely. Thank you for being honest once again!
January 18, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Tad thank u buddy and all we can do is be honest, doesn’t mean I’m right just saying what I think.
January 23, 2012 at 6:16 AM
I think you may have to give the Robusto a try Mike. Granted that is the only size I’ve tried but I seem to get lost in the Gordo size. Just too much for me I guess. I might be a little biased in my review as I tend to flock towards that Nicaraguan “zing”! Keep it coming brother and btw I finally scored that V cutter we talked about. Love it!
January 23, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Trav I will for sure give this cigar another try in a different size. Like I said that one just wasn’t there for me but not a bad smoke. Happy u finally got that cutter, let me know what u think.