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Black Market Estelí

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The Story About Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí

Black Market Estelí was created to bring the source into focus. While the original Black Market leaned into mystery, this release shines a light on Estelí — the heart of Nicaragua’s cigar culture — and the intensity it brings to the blend. With a bolder profile and added complexity, it’s a sharper, more concentrated expression built for those who like their Black Market with more edge.

About Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Blend Breakdown

  • Body: Medium to Full
  • Wrapper: Nicaraguan
  • Binder: Nicaraguan, Honduran
  • Filler: Nicaraguan

Ratings for Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí

Available Sizes for Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí

  • Punk — 4 ¼ X 42
  • Robusto — 5 X 52
  • Toro — 6 X 52
  • Gordo — 6 X 60
  • Torpedo — 6 ½ X 52
  • Churchill — 7 X 50

Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí Tasting notes

Leather: Rich and earthy, giving the cigar a grounded, substantial character.

Pepper: A confident spice that adds energy and structure to the profile.

Cocoa: A concentrated sweetness that balances the cigar’s darker tones.

Drink Pairings for Alec Bradley Black Market Estelí

Rye: Its natural spice lines up with the cigar’s pepper, while a touch of sweetness keeps the cocoa note in focus.

Stout: Roasted malt and dark chocolate flavors echo the cigar's cocoa core and smooth out the spice.

Cabernet: Tannins and dark fruit complement the leather and pepper, adding depth without taking from the cigar’s edge.