Steve Saka Tagged Articles - Blind Man's Puff

Cigar News: David Lafferty Named VP of Sales at Dunbarton T&T

by Wes | Feb 6, 2019 | All, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, News, Steve Saka | 0 |

On February 6th, 2019, David Lafferty was named the future Vice President of Sales at Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT).

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.

Blind Cigar Review: Drew Estate | Liga Privada T52 Robusto

by Zane G. | Jun 18, 2018 | All, Blind Cigar Reviews, Featured, Habano, Nicaragua, Robusto | 0 |

“The cigar started out great with notes of wood and nuts. There was a overlying sweetness to the whole cigar that kept it all as one but had nice transitions throughout. The cigar kept me interested and waiting to see what the next third would be like. The draw was a little loose but I was getting an adbundance of smoke that was neither airy or light. ” -Matt (Mattehh)

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.

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.

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)