MI QUERIDA BLACK -PAPASAKA-

Mi Querida Black Papasaka

• Brand / Company: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (Steve Saka)
• Line: Mi Querida Black
• Vitola: Papasaka – 7.25” x 54 (Double Corona)
• Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf No. 1 Dark Corona
• Binder: Nicaraguan (hand-selected)
• Filler: Nicaraguan & Dominican long fillers, plus other select tobaccos (Saka doesn’t disclose all regions for blend secrecy)
• Strength: Medium-Full to Full

Smoking Profile / Flavor Notes

• First Third: Rich dark chocolate, espresso, and damp earth, balanced with black pepper and a slight sweetness.
• Second Third: Transitions to notes of molasses, leather, and oak with a creamy texture; pepper mellows slightly.
• Final Third: Becomes bolder with bittersweet cocoa, espresso bean, and a meaty, umami-like finish.

Concept / Story

• “Mi Querida” means “my dearest” in Spanish, Saka’s nod to his love for Connecticut Broadleaf.
• The Black line is a more elevated, refined version of the original Mi Querida, rolled in extremely limited quantities at Nicaragua American Cigars S.A. (NACSA).
• The Papasaka was the first release in the Mi Querida Black line (2022 PCA exclusive), intended to showcase the absolute pinnacle of Broadleaf blending.
• Production is very limited due to the scarcity of the highest-grade Broadleaf wrapper.

Pairing Suggestions

• Spirits: Aged bourbon, cask-strength rye, or peaty Scotch.
• Coffee: Double espresso or café cubano.
• Beer: Imperial stout or a robust porter.