A Conversation with Alan Rubin of Alec Bradley Cigar

(Cigar Aficionado) Alan Rubin wasn't born into the cigar business, and the timing of his debut—1996—hardly guaranteed success. The cigar boom had already reached its zenith, and when his first smokes were ready for sale a year later they entered a market with far too many cigars and too little demand.
Soon deep in debt, Rubin told his wife he doubted whether he could make this industry work. Today, the 49-year-old has established a firm foothold as the head of a boutique cigar company that consistently delivers high scores. Continued