As the warm days of summer give way to the crisp air of fall, the cigar industry follows suit, marking the seasonal transition with unique releases. This year, Alec Bradley has introduced a limited-edition spinoff of its popular St. Patrickβs Day cigars with the Black Market Filthy Ghooligan, designed to celebrate the spooky spirit of Halloween.
A Darker Twist on a Familiar Favorite
Cigar smokers are already familiar with Alec Bradleyβs St. Patrickβs Day offeringsβthe Black Market Filthy Hooligan and Shamrockβwhich are well-known for their barber pole construction, featuring the eye-catching green candela wrapper. The new Filthy Ghooligan, however, takes a darker approach, reflecting the Halloween theme with a blend of Ecuador Habano and United States Broadleaf wrappers. The barber pole design remains intact, but the darker leaf selection sets the mood for the Halloween season.
Beneath the striking wrapper combination, the Filthy Ghooligan is crafted with an Indonesian binder and filler tobacco sourced from Nicaraguaβs core growing regionsβJalapa, EstelΓ, and Condegaβalong with the rich flavor of Dominican Piloto Cubano. This medium-bodied cigar promises a balanced smoking experience, with complexity that cigar enthusiasts can enjoy as the days grow shorter and the nights cooler.
One Size, Limited Availability
The Filthy Ghooligan is a one-size cigar, available in the classic toro format, measuring 6 inches long with a 50 ring gauge. Production is highly limited, with only 1,500 boxes being made, each containing 24 cigars. For those looking to add this seasonal smoke to their collection, the cigars will have a suggested retail price of $14.09 each, or $338.16 per box. Alec Bradley fans and Halloween lovers alike will want to act quickly, as these limited-edition cigars are expected to sell out fast.
Made in Honduras, Shipping Soon
Like many of Alec Bradleyβs fine offerings, the Filthy Ghooligan is made in Honduras, a country known for producing some of the most sought-after cigars in the world. The cigars are set to start shipping to retailers this month, just in time for the Halloween season.
