Fábrica de Tabacos Raíces Cubanas S. de R.L.

The factory best known for making cigars for Alec Bradley, Illusione and Viaje now has four lines of its own. They will begin shipping to stores next week. Also, Ralph Montero—a key Alec Bradley executive—is working with the Endemaño on the project.

Thew newest Fine & Rare is a 6 x 54 toro extra that uses tobacco from two regions of Honduras and two regions of Nicaragua. As with the original Fine & Rare, the concept remains using 10 different types of tobacco throughout the cigar.

This is one of the last blends developed by Alan Rubin, founder of Alec Bradley, and Bradley Rubin, one of his sons, before Alec Bradley was sold to STG.

For the first time in many years, there’s a new Illusione blend that is being made at Raíces Cubanas in Honduras.

After more than a decade in the humidor, it’s time to take a look at one of Viaje’s more interesting looking experiments: what happens when you put caps on both ends of the cigars.

Earlier today there were zero Google results for “Alec Bradley TAA Edition.”

Originally announced with an August ship date, the Illusione PCA Exclusive 2023 is beginning to ship to stores this week.

The blend features 10 types of tobacco, while the launch date is a nod to when the first Fine & Rare release shipped to stores back in 2011.

The line, which debuted in 2018, commemorates a moonlight toast in a tobacco field.

After being discontinued in March 2021, the Post Embargo line is on its way back to stores with a new look and a new blend.

This Illusione will use Honduran tobacco, a rarity for the brand. It’s also the first new Illusione release to be made at Raíces Cubanas since the Epernay 10th Anniversary was released in 2019.