Alec Bradley Unveils Post Embargo Blend Code B15: A Nostalgic Tribute to Resilience

Forged Cigar Company announced a new Alec Bradley cigar, the Post Embargo Blend Code B15. The Post Embargo is an old Alec Bradley line which was discontinued but now it’s back with a new blend and new packaging.

“The original Alec Bradley Post Embargo line came to life in 2015 when there was talk of potential new trade agreements between the US and Cuba. Although revised trade agreements never materialized, we continued to sell the Post Embargo line because we believed in the powerful message it sent,” commented Alec Bradley, brand ambassador for Bradley Rubin, in a press release.

“Fast forward to 2023 when the Alec Bradley brand, now under STG, continues to grow globally. We instinctively felt it was the right time to revisit the post-embargo concept from a fresh, new perspective because the brand resonates so well in the category. The best way I can describe this new iteration is to say that Post Embargo Blend Code B15 can be seen as a ‘revolutionary’ play, if you pardon the pun, in the sense that we’ve come full circle. New world cigars are where it’s at, and this brand celebrates how we and other new world brands have taken our rightful place on the global stage, added Rubin.

The Post Embargo Blend Code B15 features a Honduran Trojes Criollo wrapper over a double binder, both from Honduras. One is a Jamastran Corojo while the other is a Trojes Criollo. The filler is made with Nicaraguan Jalapa Criollo, Honduran Jamastran Criollo, and Honduran Trojes Criollo. The line comes in a Robusto, Toro and Gordo size, all in boxes of 24.

The packaging looks like a pre-embargo milk crate with rugged stain and paint spatters. Bradley Rubin explains, “The Post Embargo Blend Code B15 ‘crate’ signifies resilience of people on both sides of the embargo, just as it denotes the staying power of the enthusiasts who continue to pursue their passion for handmade cigars.”