Alec Bradley
Double Broadleaf
Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at Tabacos de Oriente. It pairs Honduran-grown Connecticut broadleaf wrapper; Honduran Connecticut broadleaf and Nicaraguan broadleaf (double binder) binder; Honduras and Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4 × 60 to 7 × 46.
- Maker
- Alec Bradley
- Wrapper
- Honduran-grown Connecticut broadleaf
- Binder
- Honduran Connecticut broadleaf and Nicaraguan broadleaf (double binder)
- Filler
- Honduras and Nicaragua
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Tabacos de Oriente
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4 × 60 to 7 × 46
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAlec Bradley Double Broadleaf uses a Honduran-grown Connecticut broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf taste like?
Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf uses a Honduran-grown Connecticut broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf?
Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf made?
Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf is made in Honduras at Tabacos de Oriente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf use?
Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf uses a Honduran-grown Connecticut broadleaf wrapper over a Honduran Connecticut broadleaf and Nicaraguan broadleaf (double binder) binder, with Honduras and Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Gran Corona (7 × 46), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52), Chunk (4 × 60) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf?
With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Alec Bradley Double Broadleaf?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO America, Camacho American Barrel-Aged and Bolívar Cofradia Oscuro. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.