Since 2019, cigar enthusiasts have had two limited-edition Alec Bradley cigars to look forward to for St. Paddy's Day: Black Market Filthy Hooligan and Black Market Filthy Hooligan Shamrock. Technically, the Filthy Hooligan series dates back to 2013, with Alec Bradley changing up the size or blend every few years to keep things interesting. The cigars have long been among the most popular candela-wrapped smokes for the holiday, though the introduction of the Shamrock has brought the desirability to all new levels.
Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan boasts the same blend and size as with years past. This includes Honduran and Panamanian long-fillers, a Sumatran binder, and an exciting twist of candela and Nicaraguan Jalapa for the barber pole wrapper. A select number of boxes have been crafted for St. Paddy's Day, being rolled in a singular 6" x 50 toro format. This smoke has long been a holiday favorite, pairing perfectly with Irish stouts and any other green-themed beverages you can throw its way. Expect a medium body and exotic flavors of sage, lemon grass, cedar, orange rind, and hearty pepper.
And if you like Filthy Hooligan, you'll love the Shamrock. For starters, Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan Shamrock is much more limited than the standard Filthy Hooligan, typically limited to 500–1,500 boxes each year. But it's the unusual wrapper that truly makes the difference, as the Shamrock boasts a head-turning three-part barber pole wrapper, offering smokers a twist of Honduran candela, Habano, and Habano maduro leaves. These three tobaccos are secured over an undisclosed binder/filler and hand-rolled in a singular toro format at the renowned Tabacos de Oriente factory in Honduras.
Kevin Shahan - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan
Alec Bradley has a lot going on with this cigar.
It's one of the best barberpoles on the market!
It comes in one of the coolest cigar boxes made!
The cigar band is impossible to remove without tearing!
I'm not kidding about that last one. I personally challenge you to try and remove this cigar band without damaging it.
But please don't let that hold you back from trying this cigar!
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Vincent Bonetti - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan (Verified buyer)
My go to saint patricks day cigar. Still have a few from the release in 2013. Worth the box for the box alone, plus makes you the life of the party with green beer. Been told it pairs well with irish stout, but Jameson is better with these bad boys.
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Griselda Rodriguez - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan
Medium body at most. Nicely constructed with 3 different wrappers. Hints of a little too much black pepper at the foot, however ironed out on the last third. Great St. Paddys day Smoke you may want to try.
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John Kenny - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan
Released every year to celebrate St. Paddy's Day. I always try to stock up. These are limited, so grab as many as you can. The double wrapper adds a wonderful finish to this blend. Always a great draw, and plenty of smoke. I hope I have enough to last until March!
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Michael Lanier - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan
I really enjoyed this cigar. Got because it was that time of year and that's what you do. Turned out to be a great smoke that, I now repeat every year. Expect now instead of just buying one, I always get a 5 pack.
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Jesse Trimble - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan
This cigar is great for St. Patrick's Day. Not a normal candela fan but the blend on this vitola is superb. I love the lemon zest I get from the filler and the hour time I get from smoking it.
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Derek Moon - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan
These are the cigar that introduced me to Alec Bradley. I love this cigar it has great balance for a candela barber pole, and honestly makes me happy when I smoke it.
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Chad M - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan
This is such a fun cigar and love getting it every year for saint patricks day. It always a fun smoke and worth a 10 pack in my mind. Always well made every year with no burn issues. Pairs great with a famous irish stout.
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Samual Walker - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan
A very unique barber pole great flavor profile with good construction.
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Vincent Bonetti - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan SHAMROCK (Verified buyer)
Key word here is lucky, because you are lucky to get a LE of this small run that tastes so good. Just buy it.
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Mateo Rodriguez - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan SHAMROCK (Verified buyer)
This is a FANTASTIC cigar from AB. The mixed wrapper twisted in that barber pole fashion is perfect for the transition of flavors due to the different wrappers. Great combination and flavor bomb. Great for any occasions or for St. Patties day.
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Matthew Hartzell - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan SHAMROCK (Verified buyer)
A staple in our house during St Paddy’s. Great combination of sweet flavors from the tri-colored barber pole. Never disappoints
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John Kenny - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan SHAMROCK
If you're LUCKY enough to get your hands on some of these, hoard them. Talk about a pot of gold... The triple wrapper adds the perfect amount of sweet flavor to this fantastic blend. Very limited release, each year. Stock up while you can.
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Kevin Dornan - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan SHAMROCK
One of the better barber pole cigars with pepper and spice flavors.
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Jeremy Caudill - Alec Bradley Black Market Filthy Hooligan SHAMROCK
I really enjoy the complexity of this cigar. So many flavors throughout this cigar with the triple wrapper. On top of the great flavors, I love the presentation of this cigar.
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