Alec Bradley · Black Market Vandal
New WorldExperiencedAlec Bradley Black Market Vandal Toro
Black Market Vandal Toro (6.2 x 54) — a souped-up Black Market with an added ligero leaf in the filler, full-bodied and spicy with leather and pepper.
The short answer
The Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal Toro is a bold, full-bodied cigar — a Honduras toro with a Nicaraguan wrapper. Expect black pepper, leather, and cedar.
Flavor profile
Spice · Earthy
The verdict
The Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal Toro is a bold, full-bodied cigar from Alec Bradley's Black Market Vandal line. It's a Honduras (New World) toro wrapped in Nicaraguan at 6.2 in × 54.
On the palate, expect black pepper, leather, and cedar, leaning spice. Plan on roughly 75 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, bourbon, and stout. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
Black Market Vandal takes the well-known Black Market four-country blend and amplifies it. It keeps the Nicaraguan wrapper and Sumatran binder, but the filler mix of Honduran, Nicaraguan, and Panamanian leaf gets an added powerful ligero leaf for extra punch. The Toro runs about 6.2 x 54.
What it tastes like
This is the bold sibling in the family. Spicy black pepper leads, backed by leather, cedar, and an earthy, dark-spice core. The extra ligero pushes it firmly into full-bodied territory, but it still manages enough restraint to stay smooth rather than rough. Construction and burn hold up well across the longer format.
Who it's for
Vandal is built for experienced smokers who want Black Market with the volume turned up. If you're working your way toward fuller cigars, the cigar strength guide is worth a look before you light it. The Nicaraguan-wrapped, multi-origin profile also pairs with our Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars guide.
Log it and rate it in your humidor with the Casa DNC app. For the smoother base blend, see the Alec Bradley Black Market Toro.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal Toro — frequently asked
- Is the Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal Toro a good cigar for beginners?
- Not as a first cigar. Full-bodied smokes are intense and high in nicotine — save it until you're comfortable with strength.
- How strong is the Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal Toro?
- The Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal Toro is Full-bodied — bold and high in nicotine. 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 Vandal Toro taste like?
- Expect black pepper, leather, and cedar, leaning spice. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal Toro?
- It pairs well with espresso, bourbon, and stout. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal Toro?
- Plan on about 75 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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