Description
Alec & Bradley Gatekeeper Robusto
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Size: Robusto 5" × 50
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Vitola: Robusto
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano
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Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
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Fillers: Dominican Republic and Nicaraguan long fillers
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Strength: Medium to Full
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Flavor Notes:
Cedar, roasted nuts, leather sweetness, red and black pepper snap, nougat or caramel richness, espresso, subtle spice
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Pairing Notes:
Caramel latte, aged bourbon, dark roast coffee, pecan pie, spiced nuts
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Manufacturer: Alec & Bradley (blend by Alec and Bradley Rubin working with Tabacalera La Alianza)
Privada Storytelling
A Bridge Between Generations
Gatekeeper marks the debut of Alec & Bradley Rubin as creators—not just names. Blended with guidance from a master craftsman, it embodies a legacy rewritten. Its Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Nicaraguan-Dominican core result in a sophisticated medium-plus smoke—bold where it should be, balanced where it counts.
The first draw greets the palate with smooth cedar and roasted cashews layered with leather sweetness. Midway through, notes of red and black pepper fuse with nougat-like caramel. Subtle espresso and spiced oak emerge toward the nub, keeping the profile rich without overwhelming. This cigar isn’t a statement—it’s a declaration.
Flavor Journey
The first third opens with cedar backbone, nut butter, and sweet leather
The second third introduces dual pepper spikes, caramel sweetness, and woody nuance
The final third finishes with espresso warmth, savory oak, and lingering spice
Draw is refined with perfect tension. Burn is clean and consistent. Smoke is plush and evolving—creamy yet defined.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Gatekeeper represents the convergence of legacy, youth, and serious tobacco craft. It signals promise without pretension. For Privada collectors, it belongs because it marks both arrival and intention—a cigar built to prove that the next generation is already writing its own story.