Alec Bradley
Project 40 Maduro
Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro is a medium-full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at J. Fuego Cigar Co. de Nicaragua. It pairs Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; Brazilian Habano binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Alec Bradley
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres Maduro
- Binder
- Brazilian Habano
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Factory
- J. Fuego Cigar Co. de Nicaragua
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 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 Project 40 Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, 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 Project 40 Maduro taste like?
Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Project 40 Maduro?
Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro 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 Project 40 Maduro made?
Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro is made in Nicaragua at J. Fuego Cigar Co. de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro use?
Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper over a Brazilian Habano binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: 05.50 (5 × 50), 06.52 (6 × 52) and 06.60 (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Alec Bradley Project 40 Maduro?
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 Project 40 Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, 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 Project 40 Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Juárez, Domain Cigars Neutron and Drew Estate Undercrown Maduro. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.