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Editorial: Puro Sabor 2018 | Factory Tours

by Matthew T. | Mar 1, 2018 | All, Editorial, Matthew T., Nicaragua | 0 |

Imagine a car enthusiast having an opportunity to tour the Ferrari factory in Maranello, or someone who is a collector of fine watches going to visit Patek Philippe in Geneva. The chance to actually see your favorite products being constructed by hand can be a real treat for the senses, and it can also give a heightened respect for the work that goes into creating these items that we love so much. For premium cigar lovers the products that we consume are some of the most artfully and painstakingly crafted products in the world. Still, so many cigar lovers still don’t have the first-hand experience of seeing what goes into growing fine tobacco and crafting great cigars. During Puro Sabor 2018 I was able to visit a number of cigar factories, large and small. In this second article of the series about the festival I will take you through these factories in the same order that I visited them.

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.

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

by Emmett | Jul 5, 2017 | Adam B., All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Dave, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Eric, Featured, Habano, IPCPR, Mickey T., Natural, Nicaragua, Steve Saka, Toro | 0 |

“I trend towards cigars that are full of flavors and pack a punch in strength. This cigar was right up my alley. Impressive slow burn that produced plentiful smoke with tons of flavors. I would recommend this one to the experienced smoker that enjoys a toasty, sweet flavorful session. I will definitely be adding a few of these to the humidor after the blend is revealed. Great job and bravo to the blend master and roller.” -Adam B. (Bushboy)

Cigar News: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Will Show Todos Las Dias at 2017 IPCPR

by Emmett | Jul 4, 2017 | All, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, IPCPR, News, Nicaragua, Steve Saka | 0 |

Dunbarton, NH – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust® will be showcasing its newest Todos Las Dias® brand and blend of fine handmade cigars at this year’s 85th Annual Convention of the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association in Las Vegas, Nevada, July 10th through July 14th, 2017.

Blind Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust | Mi Querida Ancho Largo

by Emmett | Dec 16, 2016 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, IPCPR, Nicaragua | 0 |

“Even with the slight harshness and herbal bitterness in the beginning, this was an excellent cigar, and I haven’t said that about a dark cigar in a very long time. I would love to smoke more of them after some additional downtime! The final third was among the best I’ve smoked for BMP. Looking forward to the reveal, and to grabbing a few to put down for a while!” –Derek (StogieNinja)

Blind Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust | Sobremesa Short Churchill

by Emmett | Dec 6, 2016 | Adam B., All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, Habano, IPCPR, John I., Kent, Mickey T., Natural, Nicaragua, Steve Saka, Zane G. | 0 |

“This was a great smoke & right in my wheelhouse. It had plenty of pepper, salt, cream, nuts and some chocolate notes. This is a strong cigar, and probably not something you want as your 1st cigar of the day.” –Mickey T. (irratebass)

Quick Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust | Muestra de Saka #NLMTHA

by Emmett | Nov 4, 2016 | All, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Emmett, Featured, Habano, IPCPR, Lancero, Nicaragua, Quick Cigar Reviews, Steve Saka | 1 |

Muestra de Saka is a collection of different cigar blends from Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, each to be released at separate times throughout the next year. It was unveiled at the 2016 IPCPR and Muestra de Saka translated means “Sample of Saka”.

IPCPR: 2016 – Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Plus Steve Saka Interview

by Emmett | Aug 1, 2016 | All, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, IPCPR, Matt C., News, Nicaragua, Steve Saka | 0 |

At this year’s IPCPR Trade Show, Steve Saka of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust was showing off a total of 3 new lines and two line extensions.

Quick Cigar Review: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust | Sobremesa Corona Grande

by Steve Warzee | Jul 12, 2016 | All, Corona Gorda, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Featured, Habano, Natural, Nicaragua, Quick Cigar Reviews, Rosado, Steve, Steve Saka | 0 |

This cigar seemed to come with a lot of hype. Wow, did it deliver. From the subtle changes back and forth in the flavor profile to the smooth draw, this cigar just exceeded expectations in every aspect. I smoked the corona vitola and my only concern was that it did not last longer. Get these if you can. I know I will.