Alec Bradley Project 40 Gordo Natural
Alec Bradley
Product Information
- Manufacturer
- Alec Bradley
- Group-Stage Record
- 2-1
- Overall Tournament Record
- 2-2
- Result
- Value 16
- Final Placement
- Value 16
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Excellent airflow and dependable combustion allowed the blend to remain relaxed and balanced. Alec Bradley Project 40 Gordo Natural completed group play with victories over Villiger Selecto Connecticut Robusto and Factory Smokes Maduro Robusto. Its group-stage loss came against La Gloria Cubana Wavell. Its tournament concluded against Oliva Serie G Robusto in the Value 16. Its combination of excellent construction, approachable modern profile, smooth roasted-nut character distinguished it within the 2026 Value Cigar Championship and produced an official Ashology score of 27.5 / 30.
Competition Matchups
Ashology™ Assessment
Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.
- star Excellent construction
- star Approachable modern profile
- star Smooth roasted-nut character
- star Value 16 advancement
The Alec Bradley Project 40 Gordo Natural is a 6 × 60 Nicaraguan cigar featuring a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper, a Brazilian Habano-seed binder, and Nicaraguan filler. The medium-bodied profile begins with cedar, roasted nuts, and light pepper. Coffee, earth, and restrained sweetness develop through the middle, while oak and pepper become more noticeable toward the finish. Its large ring gauge produces a cool, relaxed smoking experience with approachable flavor and strong everyday value.
Ashology™ Smoking Experience
- Cold Draw
- Cedar, roasted nuts and mild coffee with an open draw.
- First Third
- Toasted cedar, light pepper and creamy nut character create an approachable start.
- Second Third
- Coffee, earth and subtle sweetness add depth without becoming heavy.
- Final Third
- Oak and pepper increase while the core roasted-nut character remains.
- Construction
- Excellent draw and reliable combustion in the larger Gordo format.
- Finish
- Moderately long, smooth and lightly spicy.
- Ashology Assessment
- A polished modern value cigar that advanced from Group A and remained competitive in the Value 16.
Final Verdict
Evaluated through the Ashology™ Evaluation Process, Alec Bradley Project 40 Gordo Natural earned Value 16 status through construction, balance and dependable everyday value.
Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.
