Category: Steve Saka

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2018

by Emmett | Jan 4, 2019 | AJ Fernandez, All, Arturo Fuente, Atabey, Black Label Trading Company, Blk Wks, Carlos Fuente Jr, Casa Fernandez, Crowned Heads, Davidoff, Diesel, Don Pepin Garcia, Drew Estate, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, El Artista, Eladio Diaz, Emilio Cigars, Featured, Foundation Cigar, Hendrik Kelner, IPCPR, Jaime Garcia, James Brown, Jon Huber, Jonathan Drew, Juan Martinez, Kyle Gellis, Max Fernandez, MBombay, Mel Shah, MLB Cigar Ventures, My Father, News, Nicholas Melillo, Pete Johnson, Robert Holt, Southern Draw, Steve Saka, Tatuaje, Top 25, Warped | 0 |

Each of our panelists were given 10 votes to towards our Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2018. As with previous years, the order of their votes mattered as their #1 vote is worth twice as much as their #10. Our list is made up of cigars that had a wide release this year. The cigars that are eligible do not have to have been reviewed on Blind Man’s Puff, but the reviewer must have smoke it at some point to vote for it.

Blind Cigar Review: Dunbarton T&T | Sin Compromiso Seleccion No. 5 Parejo

by Emmett | Oct 3, 2018 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Daniel S., Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, IPCPR, Isaac M., Jason H., John I., Matt H., Mexican San Andres, Nicaragua, Steve Saka, Toro | 0 |

“Loved this. Really well balanced. Great flavors throughout. Really nice rich bold flavors of leather, coffee, and an edge of sweetness. Potent and attention grabbing. ” –John I. (John I.)

Blind Cigar Review: Dunbarton T&T | Sobremesa Elegante en Cedro

by Zane G. | Sep 21, 2018 | Alan, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Churchill, Diana, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Emmett, Featured, Habano, Matthew T., Natural, Nicaragua, Steve Saka | 0 |

“All around a great cigar. The flavor profile could have had a bit more of an evolution, but the core flavors were quite enjoyable though out and the retrohale provided a nice change from the standard draw. The creaminess of the smoke could have been a little more consistent as parts of the cigar produced thick creamy clouds but a lot of the time it was a little but thin. Overall a very good cigar that I would definitely smoke again. ” -Alan (Eulogy)

Blind Cigar Review: Dunbarton T&T | Todos Las Dias Double Wide Belicoso

by Emmett | Aug 22, 2018 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Dave, Diana, Double Belicoso, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, IPCPR, John A., Mickey T., Nicaragua, Ryan H., Steve Saka | 0 |

“I liked the overall mix of flavors although I really could have used more sweetness hanging around in the second and last thirds. This is a predominantly leather an mineral taste cigar with the beginning offering a nice splash of pepper and spice and the cocoa and chocolate notes bouncing in and out. I think the vitola is perfect and if it was any longer I would have had enough. Tasty and interesting to say the least.” -Diana (ArmyRN)

Cigar News: Dunbarton T&T Announces Sin Compromiso

by Emmett | Jun 21, 2018 | All, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, IPCPR, News, Nicaragua, Steve Saka | 0 |

It has been known for a while that Steve Saka would be bringing his latest “Sin Compromiso” line to this year’s IPCPR convention, but today we got the official announcement with more details. “Sin Compromiso” translates to “Without Compromise.” Steve Saka has said publicly that this is the best cigar he has ever blended.

Cigar News: Dunbarton T&T Announces Todos Las Dias Thick Lonsdale “Mas Fuerte”

by Emmett | Jun 21, 2018 | All, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, IPCPR, News, Nicaragua, Steve Saka | 0 |

Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® (DTT) has shared details on facebook in the last month about his plans to add a new vitola to the Todos Las Dias lineup. Today he officially announced the Todos Las Dias Thick Lonsdale “Mas Fuerte” in a press release.

Quick Cigar Review: Dunbarton T&T | Muestra de Saka Unicorn

by Emmett | Jun 15, 2018 | All, Connecticut Broadleaf, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Emmett, Featured, Figurado, Nicaragua, Quick Cigar Reviews, Steve Saka, Zane G. | 0 |

While the Diademas size was amazing I always find them a struggle with construction, burn, etc. This cigar from a construction point of view was on point. The burn was great, and the cigar smoked perfectly. Would I spend $100 on this cigar if it was regular production? Of course not. Definitely a treat to smoke and I was happy to get the chance. I give this a score of 93.

Blind Cigar Review: Dunbarton T&T | Muestra de Saka Nacatamale

by Emmett | Jan 19, 2018 | Alan, All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Dave, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, Habano, John I., Matthew T., Natural, Nicaragua, Steve Saka, Toro | 0 |

“Overall a very pleasant stick. Once it started mellowing out a little bit the cigar became a very nice smoke. This is one I’ll be looking at more closely after the reveal, and would consider a box purchase on if the price is right. ” -Dave W. (mdwest)

Cigar News: Muestra de Saka Unicorn Available to Select Purveyors

by Matthew T. | Jan 10, 2018 | All, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, News, Nicaragua, Steve Saka | 0 |

Unicorns do exist. Steve Saka should know. He created the Unicorn. The Muestra de Saka Unicorn, to be exact. Saka first mentioned the unique and ultra-limited cigar on a social media platform back in mid-December, 2017.

Top 25 Cigars of the Year – 2017

by Emmett | Jan 5, 2018 | AJ Fernandez, All, AVO, Caldwell, Camacho, Carson Serino, Claudio Sgroi, Cornelius & Anthony, Crowned Heads, Davidoff, Dominican Republic, Don Pepin Garcia, Drew Estate, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Erik Espinosa, Featured, Fred Rewey, H. Upmann, Hector Alfonso Sr., Hendrik Kelner, Honduras, IPCPR, Jaime Garcia, Jon Huber, Jonathan Drew, My Father, Nicaragua, Nicholas Melillo, Nomad, Pete Johnson, Robert Caldwell, Robert Holt, RoMa Craft, Serino, Skip Martin, Southern Draw, Steve Saka, Tatuaje, Top 25, Willy Herrera | 0 |

Each of our panelists were given 10 votes to towards our top 25. Order mattered on their votes as their #1 vote is worth twice as much as their #10. Our list is made up of cigars that had a wide release this year. The cigars that are eligible do not have to have been reviewed on Blind Man’s Puff, but the reviewer must have smoke it at some point to vote for it.

Blind Cigar Review: Dunbarton T&T | Todos Las Dias Half Churchill

by Emmett | Dec 4, 2017 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Dave, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, Mickey T., Nicaragua, Steve, Steve Saka | 0 |

“This cigar was great in my opinion. A well-built cigar that was very easy to work with. Simple cut, light, and smoke made this cigar very nice. The flavor profile was delicious. There was not a lot of complexity, but the overall smoke and aroma was absolutely pleasant. If I could make one suggestion, I would say to pre-cut the cigar and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. This will allow an ample amount of rest time and will get the remainder of the harshness out of it, so that it will burn and taste great all the way through. Enjoy these, they are worth the buy.” -Steve (ThaGreatWazoo)

IPCPR 2017 – Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust – Blind Man’s Puff

by Emmett | Jul 19, 2017 | All, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, IPCPR, News, Steve Saka | 0 |

This year the only *new* line Steve Saka was showing off was the Todos Las Dias.

“Todos Las Dias is my personal Spanglish translation meaning “All the Days.” The workers at Joya de Nicaraguan often cringe at my casual butchering of their mother tongue, but in my opinion cigars are far more than a grammar lesson to abide, they are the physical manifestation of a feeling and of an experience. TLD embodies the classic bold flavors that represent the heart of their soil’s peppery tobaccos and the labor of their always working hands. For me, this spicy Nicaraguan puro reflects no pretentious airs or any of that “notes of pencil lead with a hint of fennel” nonsense. It is an honest, hardworking cigar intended to be smoked by men who know what it means to be a cigar smoker and never give a damn about what others think,” states the creator, Steve Saka.

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