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Sobremesa Brulee

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 5¼ × 52 to 6½ × 52.

Maker
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Nicaragua
Factory
Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
5 · 5¼ × 52 to 6½ × 52

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 Sobremesa Brulee uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 h 5 min to 1 h 35 min for a 6.25-inch size.
  • When: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

5 in the catalog

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Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee questions

What does Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee taste like?

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Sobremesa Brulee?

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee made?

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee is made in Nicaragua at Fabrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee use?

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Blue (Lonsdale) (6¼ × 46), Robusto (5¼ × 52), Toro (6 × 52), Torpedo (6½ × 52) and Gordo (6¼ × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brulee?

For a 6.25-inch size, plan on about 1 h 5 min to 1 h 35 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 Sobremesa Brulee?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Sobremesa Brulee?

Cigars with a similar build include RoMa Craft Intemperance EC XVIII, Joya de Nicaragua Clásico and Drew Estate ACID Blue. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Nicaragua. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.