Alec Bradley
Black Market Churchill Single Cigar
The Alec Bradley Black Market Churchill is an imposing and stylish cigar. It features the signature oversized "Black Market" band that covers nearly half the cigar, designed to look like a scrap of parchment from a shipping crate. Underneath, the Jalapa Oscuro wrapper is dark, toothy, and shimmering with oils.
This is a "connoisseur's" Churchill. While many large cigars can become monotonous, the Black Market blend is complex enough to stay engaging for the full duration of the smoke. It is the perfect choice for a long conversation or a night by the fire. It pairs exceptionally well with a dark Añejo Rum, a heavily peated Islay Scotch, or a strong Cafe de Olla.
The Alec Bradley Black Market Churchill is an imposing and stylish cigar. It features the signature oversized "Black Market" band that covers nearly half the cigar, designed to look like a scrap of parchment from a shipping crate. Underneath, the Jalapa Oscuro wrapper is dark, toothy, and shimmering with oils.
This is a "connoisseur's" Churchill. While many large cigars can become monotonous, the Black Market blend is complex enough to stay engaging for the full duration of the smoke. It is the perfect choice for a long conversation or a night by the fire. It pairs exceptionally well with a dark Añejo Rum, a heavily peated Islay Scotch, or a strong Cafe de Olla.
The Black Market profile is known for being "moody" and dark, shifting between gritty earth and deep, syrupy sweetness.
First Third: Opens with a smooth, creamy texture. The initial notes are dominated by fine herbs, cedar, and a mild white pepper.
Second Third: The sweetness of the Sumatra binder takes hold. You will find notes of molasses, dark cocoa, and roasted coffee. The unique Panamanian leaf provides a floral, slightly spicy undercurrent that is the hallmark of this line.
Final Third: The strength builds toward the end, introducing leather, earth, and a toasted nut finish. The citrus-like spice on the retrohale remains crisp without becoming hars