The Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Corona is a cigar made in the Dominican Republic, and it is a collaboration among the two brothers Alec and Bradley Rubin and Ernesto Perez Carrillo, that make the cigars at his factory (Tabacalera La Alianza). Gatekeeper is the second line designed by the two brothers and it follows “Blind Faith”.
The cigars are wrapped up in a colorado maduro shade leaf, smooth to the touch. The band of the cigar represents the head of Medusa, a mythological figure.
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Size: 43 x 130 mm (5.1″)
- Wrapper: Ecuador (Habano)
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
- Price: $8.7 – € 8.5
Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Corona: earth and spices on the cold draw. The first few puffs deliver piquant spices.
The first third develops young wood, spices (mainly black pepper), and rich piquant notes. Strenght is just a bit above the medium level (3.5/5).
The middle section turns to nuts, a mix of walnut and peanut. The piquant spices are still present, enriched now by vegetal nuances. Strength grows, reaching a medium to full level (4/5).
The finale section turns once again and the aromas perceivable are now earth and balsamic herbs. Strength increases again (4.5/5), making the finale satisfying.
Overall, the Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Corona is equipped with a great evolution, and considering the small size, this is not very common. The flavor profile is different in all the three sections, while the intensity is pronounced for the whole length of the smoke. A great Corona, that made it up in 2019 Awards, being elected the no.2 best cigar of the Dominican Republic.
Rating: 93