DESCRIPTION: Alec Bradley Family Blend cigars were created expressly for the fathers of the company's three principal executives, Alan Rubin (President), Ralph Montero (Vice President), and George Sosa (National Sales Director).
Company president Alan Rubin said he was strictly against selling the Family Blend at first because the cigars were made in dedication to their fathers and he wanted it to remain so. However, Ralph Montero was certain that the time was right to release the fathers' blend, or what eventually became known as the "family blend." George agreed, and together they were able to convince Alan to release the cigar.
The Family Blend, which is made in Honduras, uses a Honduran wrapper leaf, an Indonesian binder and a Honduran and Nicaraguan Filler. The smoke is blended to be medium-bodied, creamy-smooth, and full-flavored. The cigars are presented in chests of 50 cigars bearing the signatures of the three fathers: David Rubin, Miguel Montero and Reinaldo Sosa.
The Family Blend is currently available in only one size, a 5.5 inch x 50 ring Robusto.
FEATURED LIBATION: Roxo 2007 Magia Preta Port
I featured the 2005 Magia Preta from Roxo Port back in episode 150 in Jan of 2008. Now, 2 years later Roxo is back with their 2007 Magia Preta. Magia Preta means, Black Magic. The Magia Preta is the flagship port of the Roxo Port Cellars in Paso Robles, California.
Like the 2005 Black Magic port, the 2007 Magia Preta is also a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Syrah. The Magia Preta weighs in at 20% ABV and only 200 cases were made.
This is the company's flagship line and will run about $75 per 750 ml bottle.
WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AT STOGIE FRESH:
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•This segment of What's Been Happening is again being sponsored by Bucanero Cigars. You have 1 more week to take advantage of the special discount on Bucanero cigars. This special promotion is good through February 15. Just go to the Bucanero website and buy ANY of their cigars and you will receive a 10% discount. To receive the discount on your purchase, use the following coupon code when checking out: SFNEWS10.
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•Follow up on recent Alec Bradley cigar event at The Boss Cigar shop.
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•Doc talks about his upcoming trip to the 3rd Annual ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic.
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•Doc continues his report on long-aged cigars.
EMAIL OF THE WEEK: Mark from Canada
"How much does the flavor of tobacco change solely as a result of the crop vintage?"
FEATURED WEB SITES:
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Use the following discount code when purchasing cigars: SFNEWS10
