Alec Bradley The Lineage

We don't know where you got it from but we hear some of you think that Alec Bradley, the iconic brand behind the new Family Blend Lineage, are in their waning years. Sure, they've had some great cigars in the past such as Tempus or the stick that made Alec Bradley a cigar-smoking household name, MAXX, but those days are behind them, right? If those rumors are true, then how do you explain the recent world-class AB smokes coming from the Honduran-based Raices Cubanas factory, including this brand new follow-up to a Cigar Aficionado top-25 like the original Family Blend? Yeah, that's what we thought. So do yourself a favor and grab a bunch of these Honduran and Nicaraguan filled beauties, finished with a robust Indonesian wrapper, to soothe your wounded pride. (Shop all Alec Bradley cigars) Oily and slick, each Family Blend Lineage would likely develop a nice coating of plume given enough quality humidor time, although we doubt you'll be able to keep your mitts off them for that long. Your resolve would break down the very first time the savory wood and leather foundation coats your palate, the thick and silky smoke filling your nostrils with an earthy aroma. The second third ramps up the medium-bodied experience just a touch, adding in some hay and citrus to balance the flavors. A peppery kick awaits those patient enough to puff slowly into the final third, but beware of burned fingers as you try to pump every last bit of enjoyment out of the inevitable nub. Confident that your future talking points will focus on the continuation of Alec Bradley's dominance among some of the more widely available cigars around, we are offering these supreme smokes at a price hardly to be believed. Paired with a light and sweet rum, these smokes will help you see that there are successful days ahead for all.