Alec Bradley · Black Market
New WorldEverydayAlec Bradley Black Market Robusto
Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto (5.25 x 52) — a four-country blend with Nicaraguan wrapper and Sumatra binder, smooth and creamy with a hint of spice.
The short answer
The Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Honduras robusto with a Nicaraguan wrapper. Expect cedar, cream, and pepper.
Flavor profile
Earthy · Creamy · Spice · Sweet
The verdict
The Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Alec Bradley's Black Market line. It's a Honduras (New World) robusto wrapped in Nicaraguan at 5.25 in × 52.
On the palate, expect cedar, cream, and pepper, leaning earthy. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with coffee, aged rum, and amber ale. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
Black Market is one of Alec Bradley's most popular blends, known for its four-country recipe: a Nicaraguan wrapper, a Sumatran binder, and filler from Honduras and Panama. Handmade in Honduras, the Robusto at roughly 5.25 x 52 is a crowd-pleasing everyday size.
What it tastes like
The appeal here is balance. The smoke comes across smooth and creamy, with cedar and a touch of sweetness up front, then a measured pepper spice and an earthy core. It sits around medium to medium-full — flavorful and interesting without demanding too much. Construction is reliably good, with an even burn.
Who it's for
Black Market is a great all-rounder: enough complexity to keep experienced smokers engaged, but approachable enough for someone still building toward fuller cigars. If you're calibrating, the cigar strength guide is a handy reference. The Nicaraguan-wrapped, multi-origin blend also pairs well with the Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars discussion.
Track it in your humidor and rate it with the Casa DNC app. Want more smoke time? The Alec Bradley Black Market Toro is the same blend in a longer format.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto — frequently asked
- Is the Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto?
- The Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto taste like?
- Expect cedar, cream, and pepper, leaning earthy. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto?
- It pairs well with coffee, aged rum, and amber ale. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Alec Bradley Black Market Robusto?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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