The Alec Bradley Fine & Rare ANB-228 cigar represents the fourteenth release in the brand’s acclaimed Fine & Rare series, a project known for its meticulous construction and ambitious blending. Since its debut in 2011, the Fine & Rare line has become an annual benchmark for Alec Bradley, showcasing limited-production cigars built around complex recipes and traditional craftsmanship.
Handmade at the Raíces Cubanas factory in Honduras, the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare ANB-228 cigar features a ten-tobacco blend drawn from four countries. A Honduran Criollo ’98 wrapper grown in Trojés sets the foundation, supported by a dual binder of Honduran Corojo ’99 from Trojés and Nicaraguan Criollo ’98 from Estelí. The filler is a layered mix of tobaccos from Honduras’ Jamastran Valley, Nicaragua’s Jalapa and Estelí regions, Mexican San Andrés, and the Dominican Republic. This diverse composition adds depth without overwhelming the cigar’s balance, resulting in a blend that feels deliberate and composed rather than excessive.
What does the Alec Bradley Fine & Rare ANB-228 cigar taste like?
The Alec Bradley Fine & Rare ANB-228 cigar opens with a creamy sweetness that recalls caramel and milk chocolate, quickly establishing a smooth and inviting profile. As the cigar develops, flavors of sweet earth, cinnamon, and darker chocolate notes come forward, supported by a subtle spice that builds gradually. Despite the complexity of the blend, the profile remains balanced and cohesive from start to finish, offering a refined smoking experience that highlights nuance, texture, and harmony rather than sheer strength.
