(Description provided by Alec Bradley)
Alec Bradley is introducing its newest cigar, Do Not Disturb (DND), an invitation to slow down and take a well-deserved break. Known for crafting cigars that complement life’s most meaningful moments, Alec Bradley’s latest offering encourages cigar lovers to press pause, unwind and let the world wait.
Do Not Disturb is crafted in the Dominican Republic with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, a Dominican Criollo binder and a balanced filler blend of Dominican and Mexican tobaccos. The result is a smooth, approachable smoke with a layered complexity. It opens with subtle notes of earth, hay and tea before gradually revealing a gentle spice that builds as the cigar progresses. This carefully curated balance makes DND a versatile companion perfect for a solo escape or a leisurely conversation with friends.
“Do Not Disturb is for anyone looking to take a break and enjoy a moment of peace,” said Bradley Rubin, brand ambassador for Alec Bradley. “It’s an open invitation to find your space, whether that’s a lounge, the porch or the garage and just unwind with a cigar that feels familiar and easy to enjoy. We’re excited to offer something that pairs perfectly with those well-earned moments.”
Do Not Disturb is available in three vitolas:
Robusto (5 x 50) – SRP $8.39 per cigar
Toro (6 x 52) – SRP $8.99 per cigar REVIEWED TODAY
Gordo (6 x 60) – SRP $9.49 per cigar
Each box contains 16 cigars, all handcrafted at La Isla factory in the Dominican Republic. The packaging captures the spirit of Do Not Disturb featuring a sleek design that subtly reminds smokers to take a break, light up and enjoy the moment.
Whether it’s an afternoon on the porch, a quiet hour in the garage or an evening in your favorite lounge, Do Not Disturb is a reminder that sometimes the best thing to do is nothing at all.
The cigar is a golden brown and has a nice feel in the hand.
The test draw after cutting the cap was good with a touch of firmness. The initial flavors at light up were plum, brown sugar, and a lot of earthy black coffee. There was black pepper rated at 7 1/2.
At the first third (21 minutes) the ash is intact and the cigar is burning evenly. Now there's a lighter amount of plum and there is some citrus peel in the mix. The brown sugar is a little lighter. There's still plenty of earthy black coffee. And there are some roasted walnut notes. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is light plum with good lingering black pepper. The cigar is not too bad at this point but the sweet notes could be more prominent. I rated the first third 92.
As I moved through the second third (44 minutes) the cigar made a drastic changed. The plum notes are almost non-existent. There is citrus peel and a lot of bitterness. There are faint roasted walnuts and a lot of earthy black coffee. The cigar is medium bodied. The finish is hints of plum with some earthiness and very good lingering black pepper. The loss of sweetness and the tremendous bitterness and earthiness led to the second third score of 86.
The cigar lasted 1 hour 14 minutes. The good news is the bitterness very much calmed down. But after that there is still very little sweetness. There is still plenty of earthy black coffee. The cigar is a low grade medium to full. The finish is the only place you have significant plum notes. There is very good lingering black pepper on the finish. After the bitterness and most citrus peel went away I was left with a cigar with notes that had a score no better than the second third had. So, I held a score of 86 for the final third. This cigar was ok in the first third but went downhill after that.
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