Alec Bradley
Gatekeeper
Alec Bradley Gatekeeper is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at Tabacos de Oriente. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Dominican Republic and Nicaragua filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Alec Bradley
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Dominican Republic and Nicaragua
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Tabacos de Oriente
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAlec Bradley Gatekeeper uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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 Gatekeeper taste like?
Alec Bradley Gatekeeper uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Gatekeeper?
Alec Bradley Gatekeeper is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Alec Bradley Gatekeeper 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 Gatekeeper made?
Alec Bradley Gatekeeper is made in Honduras at Tabacos de Oriente, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Alec Bradley Gatekeeper use?
Alec Bradley Gatekeeper uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Dominican Republic and Nicaragua filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Alec Bradley Gatekeeper come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Corona (5⅛ × 42), Robusto (5 × 50), Toro (6 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Alec Bradley Gatekeeper?
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 Gatekeeper?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Gatekeeper?
Cigars with a similar build include Felipe Gregorio Beloso, CAO Consigliere and CLE Cuarenta. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.