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RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford — a 5 x 56 Robusto Extra with Ecuador Habano Ligero wrapper, named for David Bradford, a leader of the 1794 Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion.
The short answer
The RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua robusto extra with a Ecuador Habano Ligero wrapper. Expect coffee, cedar, and red pepper.
Flavor profile
Roast · Earthy · Spice
The verdict
The RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from RoMa Craft's Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) robusto extra wrapped in Ecuador Habano Ligero at 5 in × 56.
On the palate, expect coffee, cedar, and red pepper, leaning roast. Plan on roughly 60 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with rye whiskey, bourbon, and dark roast coffee. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Whiskey Rebellion 1794 is RoMa Craft Tobac's most historically layered project — a line commemorating the 1794 Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion, when western farmers took up arms against federal excise taxes on distilled spirits. Each vitola is named for a figure from the rebellion: Bradford honors David Bradford, the general who led the insurgents. The blend uses an Ecuadorian Habano Ligero wrapper — the same family of leaf found in the CroMagnon Aquitaine — over an Indonesian Besuki binder and a Nicaraguan-Dominican filler, made at Fabrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño.
What it tastes like
The Ecuador Habano Ligero wrapper gives the Bradford a natural, spicy character from the first draw. Coffee and cedar dominate the opening third, backed by a persistent red pepper note from the Habano leaf. The Indonesian Besuki binder smooths the blend's edges without muting the wrapper's personality, and the Dominican and Nicaraguan filler adds earthy depth and wood notes in the second half. Medium-full in body, the Bradford builds steadily in strength without becoming aggressive. Construction is solid; the wide 56 ring gauge produces a dense, cool smoke.
Who it's for
Named for a rebel and built to match, the Bradford is for experienced smokers who like their Habano-wrapped Nicaraguan blends with some guts. It's not as intense as the Neanderthal or Cranium, but it commands attention. Pair it with a rye whiskey — fitting given the theme — or a good bourbon. If the Habano wrapper concept is new to you, compare it against a Maduro with our Maduro vs Connecticut comparison to understand how natural wrappers differ. Log your Whiskey Rebellion sessions in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Cuban vs Nicaraguan cigars.
RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford — frequently asked
- Is the RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford 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 RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford?
- The RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford 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 RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford taste like?
- Expect coffee, cedar, and red pepper, leaning roast. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford?
- It pairs well with rye whiskey, bourbon, and dark roast coffee. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the RoMa Craft Intemperance Whiskey Rebellion 1794 Bradford?
- Plan on about 60 minutes for the robusto extra — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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