This Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee is a beautiful cigar. The only two complaints that could be used against the cigar, and I don’t think these are truly justified, is the draw is too snug, and it is too strong of a cigar. The flavors are complex throughout, and there is so much depth with the profile of the cigar. The size of the cigar is beautiful, and the smoking experience is fantastic. I want to smoke another one right now.
The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Bronzeback Robusto delivers a satisfying profile with enough balance and flavor development to earn a Good rating. It may not push the boundaries of complexity, but it offers a dependable and enjoyable experience that showcases the rustic, earthy style often associated with the Umbagog line.
The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Mi Querida Gorila Gordo had a nice start with a good combination of flavors. It took a step down in the second third as the supporting notes mellowed and maintained that level for the rest of the way. I've really enjoyed this blend in the past, but I think this vitola is the least enjoyable expression of the blend that I've tried. I'd probably go for the Gordito or Ancho Largo instead of coming back to this size.
I liked the Red Meat Lovers Fritanga, and the Red Meat Lovers is a collection that continues to grow on me. I thought it was a fun Broadleaf release out of NACSA, and Saka continues to deliver complex and flavorful blends with that factory. Great pricing on this cigar as well. I would highly recommend to any fan of NACSA, Saka, or someone looking for a medium-full blend that is dark, rich and complex.
This Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Solita Red is probably the strongest DTT cigar I've smoked to date. But a strong cigar without good flavors is a waste of time and my palate. Luckily for me, this was a cigar that was both strong and flavorful. The strength, matched with the red pepper spice and heat, was a great complement to each other. The other trailing notes of cedar, cafe au lait and shelled mixed nuts gave it the softness and complexities that it needed.
The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Black Angus FSG delivers those classic FSG flavors, but with a lot of richness as well. It is balanced. Saka did a good job of showing off the tobacco, but not having that tobacco be the main drive in the body and strength. It’s a blend meant for a larger cigar, and it is done well. Rich earth and spice notes with a lot of tobacco and barnyard. Great full body cigar.
The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sin Compromiso Selección No. 4 is another strong vitola release in a well performing and consistent Sin Compromiso Selección series. I typically am not a fan of larger ring gauge offerings, however the Selección No. 4 delivers in spades and is something I would seek out in the future.
The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee Wagashi is a solid Ecuadorian Connecticut release. The price is slightly higher than I would like, but it was solid, consistent and enjoyable. A very nice Connecticut release, and I am not surprised given Saka and Joya were involved in the release. I know some will want to focus on any potential sweetness with the cigar, but I was more curious with the smoky qualities in the cigar.
The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Bronzeback delivers an amped up version of the Umbagog blend while still maintaining an overall medium strength profile. I particularly enjoyed the first and second thirds. You've got a good flavor profile and a sub $10 MSRP price point. That's a winning combination and something I'd be happy to return to.
With the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust The Halligan the company has released another good cigar that delivers medium-full flavors, but it restrains the strength right at the medium level. I enjoyed The Halligan review, but I'd like to try another one to see how it performed without the draw and burn issues, which are an outlier in my experience.