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Red Meat Lovers

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers is a full strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Mexican San Andrés binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 54 to 6 × 60.

Maker
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder
Mexican San Andrés
Filler
Nicaraguan, Dominican
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Nicaragua American Cigars
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 54 to 6 × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.

How to smoke it

rules of thumb
  • Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
  • Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.

Sizes

3 in the catalog

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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers questions

What does Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers taste like?

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.

How strong is Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers?

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.

Is Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers made?

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers is made in Nicaragua at Nicaragua American Cigars, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers use?

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers uses a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 54), Toro (6 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.

What drink goes with Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Red Meat Lovers?

Cigars with a similar build include Dapper El Borracho Conn. Broadleaf, Warped Sarto and RoMa Craft CroMagnon. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Nicaragua, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.