Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Robusto

Black Market Estelí is the bolder, Nicaragua-centric counterpart to the original Black Market. Where the standard blend leans smooth, the Estelí pushes into fuller territory with a Nicaraguan wrapper, a Nicaraguan-and-Honduran binder, and an all-Nicaraguan filler. The Robusto is a classic 5 x 52.

What it tastes like

This is a confident, full-bodied smoke. Expect leather and concentrated black pepper up front, with cocoa and a roasted, stout-like darkness building underneath, plus a rye-bread sweetness that keeps it interesting. It's rich and powerful but well-constructed, burning evenly through a satisfying hour.

Who it's for

The Estelí is for experienced smokers who want the Black Market name with more muscle. If you usually smoke medium cigars, the cigar strength guide will help you ease into this one. Coming from a Connecticut-wrapped smoke, our Maduro vs Connecticut comparison frames just how much more intensity you're stepping into.

Track it in your humidor and rate it with the Casa DNC app. For the smoother original recipe, see the Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto.