MI QUERIDA ANCHO LARGO

Mi Querida Ancho Largo

• Brand / Company: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (Steve Saka)
• Line: Mi Querida (“my dearest”)
• Vitola: Ancho Largo – 6” x 52 (Toro)
• Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf No. 1 Dark
• Binder: Nicaraguan
• Filler: Nicaraguan long fillers (Estelí & Jalapa primings)
• Strength: Medium-Full to Full

Smoking Profile / Flavor Notes

• First Third: Deep earth and espresso notes with a touch of pepper and mineral-like richness.
• Second Third: Dark chocolate, oak, and leather emerge; pepper softens, with a subtle molasses sweetness.
• Final Third: Rich, bold finish of black coffee, cocoa, and a hint of smoky barbecue-like savoriness.

Concept / Story

• The original Mi Querida is Steve Saka’s personal ode to Connecticut Broadleaf — rustic, earthy, bold, and unpolished compared to the refined Sobremesa line.
• Rolled at Nicaragua American Cigars S.A. (NACSA), the blend was designed to recreate the “blue-collar Broadleaf experience” Steve loved in his early cigar-smoking days.
• The Ancho Largo is the classic toro size of the line and one of the most popular formats, offering the “full intended experience” of the blend.

Pairing Suggestions

• Spirits: Bourbon with a higher rye content, peaty Scotch, or dark rum.
• Coffee: Café Americano or strong French press.
• Beer: Imperial stout or a Belgian dubbel.