Dunbarton Red Meat Lovers Ribeye

Dunbarton Red Meat Lovers Ribeye

Dunbarton Red Meat Lovers Ribeye

Founded by Steve Saka, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust is built on the creed of "cigars without compromise." With many years of deep industry experience, Saka’s blending style is distinct and bold, never shying away from intensity and direct expression. Red Meat Lovers was not originally a regular production line; it was a limited edition piece specifically tailored for a steak charity dinner at the invitation of Florida’s "Red Meat Lovers Club."

While enjoying top-tier steaks in Nicaragua, Saka repeatedly adjusted the blend with a clear objective: to craft a cigar that could stand shoulder-to-shoulder with hearty meat dishes. The final blend features a U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, a Mexican San Andrés Negro binder, and Nicaraguan and Pennsylvanian fillers, all rolled at the NACSA factory in Estelí. Due to the overwhelming response, it was eventually added to the regular production line, with various sizes named after cuts of steak.

Opening with notes of earth and dark chocolate, the Dunbarton Red Meat Lovers Ribeye transitions into an interplay of espresso, black pepper, and baking spices, with a hint of molasses sweetness and a distinct umami quality. Designed specifically for after a hearty meal, it offers a robust profile and full-bodied smoke—a cigar that truly holds its own against a steak.

Features of Red Meat Lovers

• Specially blended to pair with steak and hearty meat dishes
• U.S. Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper providing deep earthy and cocoa notes
• Mexican San Andrés Negro binder, with Nicaraguan & Pennsylvanian fillers
• Delivers a rich profile of earth, dark chocolate, espresso, black pepper, and molasses sweetness

Dimensions and Blend

Flavor Profile

First Third: Cold draws reveal notes of earth and dark chocolate. Once lit, the smoke is voluminous, with earth and black pepper emerging immediately, accompanied by the warmth of cocoa and wood—a direct and powerful start.

Second Third: The flavors begin to expand. Dark chocolate becomes more prominent as espresso and baking spices quietly follow. Hints of molasses sweetness and subtle umami can also be detected. The palate is rich with full smoke, presenting a solid and layered experience.

Final Third: The stability remains excellent in the final stretch. Earth and coffee take center stage, leading into a long finish marked by dark chocolate and wood. Smoking it to the end provides a deeply satisfying and intense experience.

Born for Steak
Dunbarton Red Meat Lovers Ribeye · The rich choice for after a meal