Steve Saka’s first love, or should I say his OG Mi Querida, has returned to Oak Glen Tobacconist. It has a few names, but perhaps my favorite is ‘SakaKhan!’ Released in only one size, the Mi Querida Black Corona Doble first became available last year after the annual PCA trade show. Unfortunately, due to its […]
It’s back! After a long-awaited return, one of Steve Saka’s choice blends returns in an all new size! Basically, how the industry works is that no matter how loved or precious blends are, tobacco shortages and complications are always a factor. And, in the words of Hemingway, “Sometimes you have to kill your darlings.” Unfortunately, […]
Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust is not a volume over quality brand. Unfortunately I have seen that more frequent than I would like to admit. I would describe the portfolio as attention to detail, flavor, and experience. Steve Saka, formal employee of Drew Estate cigars, left DE to create his own brand. You might be familiar […]
You can’t think of Steve Saka without picturing his Sobremesa Brulee Connecticut. His revolutionary shade grown cigar is one of his most popular among cigar enthusiasts. In August of 2019 his Brulee Connecticut started shipping to retailers in the US. It was an instant hit. With flavors of cedar, caramel and café, which are complemented […]
This cigar has been spoken about for nearly two years. Steve Saka said, “Personally, I am uber-excited to share this liga with world as it is one of my best creations to date and one that I believe customers will truly love.” Better than trying to explain the magnitude of this cigar myself, it’s best […]
Mi Querida (pronounced “me kay-ree-dah”) literally translates as “my dearest”. Steve Saka released this beautiful broadleaf near the beginning of his launch of Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust. If there is something Saka is known for its complexity, balance, and flavor, and the Mi Querida cigar is a shining example of that. Not only are the […]
The Sobremesa fits very interestingly in the Steve Saka portfolio. While you have the Sobremesa Brulee or the Brulee Blue landing at the mild, creamy side, and the Qi Querida and Triqui Traca on the heavy, full side, the Sobremesa comes in at a medium to medium-plus. One of Saka’s first blends, the Sobremesa is […]
There are bold cigars and then there are BOLD cigars. This particular Maduro is bold while being incredibly balanced. Mi Querida Triqui Traca (pronounced “me kay-ree-dah tree-kee trah-ka”) uses a Connecticut Broadleaf No. 1 grade dark leaf wrapped around a Nicaraguan Binder and multiple country fillers. The result is a tasty, full-flavored, full-bodied, medium-plus to […]
Steve Saka is a legend in the industry when it comes to blending. Earlier on, he was known for his accolades working for Drew Estate and the Liga Privada lines. If you have ever enjoyed the packaging and unique experience a Liga Privada can offer, then you have enjoyed Steve’s handy work. Now several years […]