Alec Bradley
Maxx
Alec Bradley Maxx is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas. It pairs Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper; Costa Rican binder; Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia and Mexico filler. The catalog lists 4 sizes, from 4 × 46 to 8½ × 60.
- Maker
- Alec Bradley
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Maduro
- Binder
- Costa Rican
- Filler
- Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia and Mexico
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 4 · 4 × 46 to 8½ × 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 Maxx uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.375-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, port, or a dark rum.
- 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 Maxx taste like?
Alec Bradley Maxx uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper. Maduro wrappers tend toward cocoa, coffee, dark fruit and a natural sweetness from the longer fermentation. 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 Maxx?
Alec Bradley Maxx is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Alec Bradley Maxx 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 Maxx made?
Alec Bradley Maxx is made in Honduras at Fabrica de Tabacos Raices Cubanas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Alec Bradley Maxx use?
Alec Bradley Maxx uses a Nicaraguan Maduro wrapper over a Costa Rican binder, with Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia and Mexico filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Alec Bradley Maxx come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 4 sizes: Nano (4 × 46), The Culture (6 × 54), The Freak (6⅜ × 60) and Super Freak (8½ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Alec Bradley Maxx?
For a 6.375-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 Maxx?
With a maduro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, port, or a dark rum. 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 Maxx?
Cigars with a similar build include Oscar Valladares Leaf by Oscar Maduro, Rebellion Country Ring of Fire and Padrón Series Maduro. They share maduro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.