SOBREMESA BRULEE

Sobremesa Brûlée

• Brand / Company: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (Steve Saka)
• Line: Sobremesa Brûlée
• Vitolas:
  
• Brûlée Blue: 6.25” x 46 (Lonsdale) – limited
• Toro Huaco: 6.25” x 52
• Robusto: 5.25” x 52
• Gordo: 6” x 60
• Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade G2BW
• Binder: Matacapan Mexican Negro de Temporal
• Filler: Nicaraguan (Condega Seco, Pueblo Nuevo Criollo, La Joya Estelí C-SG, and ASP Estelí Ligero)
• Strength: Mild-Medium

Smoking Profile / Flavor Notes

• First Third: Buttery smooth, notes of cedar, sweet cream, and hints of cashew.
• Second Third: Flavors deepen with toasted bread, caramel, and light honey-like sweetness.
• Final Third: Subtle spice emerges (white pepper, cinnamon), balanced by a creamy, dessert-like finish.

Concept / Story

• The Sobremesa Brûlée is Steve Saka’s interpretation of a classic Connecticut Shade cigar from decades past — smooth, creamy, and sweet.
• “Brûlée” refers to its natural sweetness, similar to the caramelized topping on crème brûlée.
• Upon release, there was a lot of debate over whether the cigars had a sweetened cap (Saka has clarified some batches were subtly sweetened, but others were naturally sweet-tasting).
• It’s meant to be a “gateway cigar” for those who prefer milder smokes but still want nuance and complexity.

Pairing Suggestions

• Spirits: Cognac, light rum, or Speyside Scotch.
• Coffee: Cappuccino or vanilla latte.
• Beer: Belgian witbier or a cream ale.