Alec & Bradley Blind Faith Robusto
Instead of blindly trusting us, we'd like you to discover for yourself the cigar that marks a new turning point in the Rubin family.
"Blind Faith! This was the very first cigar from the duo Alec & Bradley (aged 26 and 22 at the time), worthy sons of Alan Rubin, founder of Alec Bradley.
The cigar is rolled in the same Honduran factory as the brand's other models.
The wrapper is grown in fields belonging to Alec Bradley. It gives the cigar a silky feel and conceals a double wrapper made up of one tobacco leaf from the Jalapa region of Nicaragua and a second from Trojes in Honduras.
On the raw, pleasant scents of cowshed and warm leather. The draw is easy and the body of the cigar seems well-filled. The dark brown wrapper is soft and smooth to the touch.
The first whiff is of distinct notes of bitter cocoa with a hint of vanilla. The chocolate scents dissipate over the first third, giving way to leather. A little pepper and a touch of sweet wood perfume the creamy smoke whose blue-grey wisps gently rise.
The combustion of this module is slow and regular and will not require any particular attention. The ash holds together quite well, but will break apart if you heat it up too much. Remember to take your time.
Although the two sons revealed their potential with this first module, Alan has not said his last word. And at 94, he's still the one who opens the factory doors early in the morning.
Tasting note
Notes
A cigar that's all about indulgence. With its initial aromas of cocoa and leather, it has a gentle introduction. Spicy and liquorice notes follow.
Pairing
For once, we suggest you try this robusto as a dessert. It goes well with a cork waffle, which adds a sweet, crunchy touch to the cigar's creaminess and cocoa notes.
