Alec & Bradley Kintsugi Corona Gorda
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SIZE: 46 x 143 mm (5 ⅝”)
PRICE: $ 7 | € 8
TIME: 1h
COUNTRY: Honduras
WRAPPER: Honduras
BINDER: Honduras, Nicaragua
FILLER: Honduras, Nicaragua
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Alec & Bradley’s Kintsugi also references the fractured state that the industry is in, and they would be better off if they all came together. The gold lacquer that binds the broken pieces represents the passion for premium cigars. Kintsugi is produced at the Raices Cubanas Factory in Danli, Honduras.
Rich citrus notes join hazelnut, wood, and black pepper in the first half. A vegetal aroma is added later on. The blend shines in the Corona Gorda size and highlights the complex, round and exciting flavor profile.
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