Alec Bradley
It's a Boy / Girl
Alec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 4½ × 42.
- Maker
- Alec Bradley
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Strength
- mild-medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 4½ × 42
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsAlec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 45 minutes to 1 h 10 min for a 4.5-inch size.
- When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
- Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
- 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 It's a Boy / Girl taste like?
Alec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 It's a Boy / Girl?
Alec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
Is Alec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl good for beginners?
Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Alec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl made?
Alec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl is made in Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Alec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl use?
Alec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Alec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Petit Corona (4½ × 42). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Alec Bradley It's a Boy / Girl?
For a 4.5-inch size, plan on about 45 minutes to 1 h 10 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 It's a Boy / Girl?
With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 It's a Boy / Girl?
Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Drew Estate ACID Blue and Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.