
One of Steve Saka’s most difficult to find cigars of 2025 is back in stock at OGT Cigars! Let me re-introduce you to the Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust Red Meat Lover’s Fritanga. This is by far my favorite from the Dunbarton Red Meat Lover’s line. From the mind of Steve Saka and the blending room at Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Fritanga isn’t just the latest in a successful line—it’s a deeper, bolder expression that’s been years in the making. Honestly, when I tried it at PCA I thought the boldness and flavor was what I was searching for in the previous releases.
The Red Meat Lovers series first launched back in 2019, a collaboration between Smoke Inn, Dunbarton Cigars, and the Red Meat Lovers Club—an organization known for their over-the-top beef feasts and good causes. The idea was to craft a cigar that could hold its own next to a perfectly grilled steak or smoked brisket. Enter Fritanga, a 6×52 box-pressed toro named after the Nicaraguan street food style of open-flame grilled meats. Saka calls it the “spicier and beefier” version of the blend—and he’s not kidding.
From the first few draws, you’re greeted with a satisfying hit of black pepper and savory depth. The flavors evolve into leather, raisin, and a gentle sweetness that rounds everything out. Wrapped in a dark, textured Connecticut Broadleaf, with a Mexican San Andrés binder and fillers from Nicaragua and Pennsylvania, it’s rich, earthy, and complex. The body is full, the strength leans medium-full, and the experience is unforgettable. You can practically taste the grill and the craftsmanship in every puff.
Whether you’re lighting up after dinner, pairing with bourbon, or just craving a cigar that delivers a full-on flavor experience, the Dunbarton Red Meat Lovers Fritanga is ready. Available in boxes of 10, this is one to grab while you can. If you’re a fan of Dunbarton Cigars or looking for a cigar built for meat lovers, don’t miss the Fritanga cigar. It’s bold, beefy, and built for serious cigar fans. Last time they landed, they left too quickly, but I am happy to say Dunbarton Red Meat Lover’s Fritanga is back at Oak Glen Tobacconist!


