Alec Bradley

The Black Market Gordo offers a bold and savory medium-full bodied smoke with tasting notes of cedar, cocoa, peppery spice, and hints of citrus. The cigar is known for its rich combination of Honduran and Panamanian fillers, a Sumatra binder, and a Nicaraguan wrapper. Other subtle notes are dark chocolate, coffee, and earthiness, with a pleasant after-smoke persistency of wood, light cocoa, and white pepper.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee: Black coffee or coffee hint of cream and sugar, mocha latte, flat white.

Soft Drinks: Darker sodas like Coke. Ginger ales and cream soda will drink nicely as well. Flavored sparkling waters.

Beer: Blond ale’s, wheat, lagers, hard seltzers and ciders.

Spirits: Blanco and represado tequila, spicy dark rum, whisky and scotch. Enjoy with a nice espresso martini or mudslide to get a little dirty.

Wine: Red blends and less complex reds such as Pinot Noir. A fruity while like Pinot Grigio will set off the citrus in this smoke.

The Black Market Toro offers a flavorful experience with notes of dark chocolate, coffee, and spices, complemented by hints of sweetness and earthiness. Initial notes of cinnamon spice give way to tangy and fruity jam-like flavors, with hints of sweetness and a developing spice. The finish includes notes of cocoa, cedar, and dried fruit sweetness.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee: Black coffee or coffee hint of cream and sugar, mocha latte, flat white. Soft

Drinks: Darker sodas like Coke. Ginger ales and cream soda will drink nicely as well.

Beer: Blond ale’s, wheat, lagers, hard seltzers and ciders.

Spirits: Blanco and represado tequila, spicy dark rum, whisky and scotch. A cinnamon White Russian or orange cinnamon Amaro spritz will slide right in the pocket of this hidden gem.

Wine: Red blends and less complex reds such as Pinot Noir. A creamy chardonnay will tantalize the sweetness of this cigar.

This cigar offers a medium-bodied smoke with a complex flavor profile. Initial notes include cedar, leather, and a peppery finish. As the cigar progresses, flavors of roasted cashew and sweet spice develop, creating a balanced and rich experience. Some other notes would be hints of nougat and caramel, particularly in the later stages. The cigar is known for its bold, spicy character, balanced by sweet and savory notes, and is wrapped in an Ecuadorian Habano leaf.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee: Black coffee or coffee hint of cream and sugar, latte, cinnamon cappuccino.

Soft Drinks: Darker sodas like Coke. Ginger ales and cream soda will drink nicely as well.

Beer: Blond ale’s, wheat, lagers, hard seltzers and ciders.

Spirits: Blanco and represado tequila, spicy dark rum, whisky and scotch. A classic spiced rum and coke goes well here.

Wine: Red blends and less complex reds such as Pinot Noir. A creamy chardonnay will pair as well.

The Gatekeeper Toro offers a medium-bodied experience with a complex flavor profile. Expect notes of cedar, spice, graham cracker, and sweet florals, with a hint of earthiness. Some subtle notes ares brown sugar and cabinet spices. The initial spice, potentially from the Habano wrapper, can be quite prominent, but it tends to mellow out as the cigar progresses.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee: Black coffee or coffee hint of cream and sugar, latte, flat white.

Soft Drinks: Darker sodas like Coke. Ginger ales and cream soda will drink nicely as well. Herbal Teas.

Beer: Blond ale’s, wheat, lagers, hard seltzers and ciders.

Spirits: Blanco and represado tequila, spicy dark rum, whisky, scotch. Try and Aviation using Hendricks Grand Cabernet gin to bring out the florals.

Wine: Red blends and less complex reds such as Pinot Noir. A creamy chardonnay will do well on a warm afternoon.

This medium to full-bodied profile has complex flavor notes. Expect a symphony of flavors including cocoa, espresso, roasted nuts, and hints of spice. The blend also features notes of earth, wood, white pepper, and sometimes hints of sweet red pepper. It’s a versatile cigar, suitable for various occasions due to its balanced sweetness, chocolate and spice.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee: Black coffee or coffee hint of cream and sugar, mocha latte.

Soft Drinks: Darker sodas like Coke, flavored sparkling waters.

Beer: Amber ale’s, wheat, lagers, chocolate stout, hard seltzers.

Spirits: Sipping tequila, spicy dark rum, espresso martini, dark chocolate white Russian or a try and tweak on a classic dark and stormy…A dark and stormy over Russia…add dash of vodka.

Wine: A bold cabernet with dark berry notes will toast to the magic of this cigar.

This medium-to-full-bodied smoking experience with a complex flavor profile. Expect notes of cocoa, espresso, roasted nuts, and hints of spice, balanced with sweetness. You might also note earthy undertones, and a slightly peppery finish.

Pairing Suggestions

Coffee: Black coffee or coffee hint of cream and sugar, latte, espresso and Cappuccino.

Soft Drinks: Darker sodas like Coke and Pepsi, dark berry flavored sparkling waters.

Beer: Blond or amber ale’s, lagers, wheat, chocolate stout, hard seltzers.

Spirits: Anejo or extra anejo tequila, whisky, Nicely aged highland scotch, spicy dark rum. A great cocktail with this magic is an espresso martini or mudslide…extra on the chocolate.

Wine: Red blends and less complex reds such as Pinot Noir. Creamy chardonnay.