Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sin Compromiso Seleccion No. 2
Posted on August 21 2020
Dunbarton Sin Compromiso Seleccion No. 2
Cigars Smoked: 5
Smoking Time: 85 minutes
Body: Full
MSRP: $17.95
Wrapper: Mexican San Andreas Cultivo Tonto
Binder: Ecuadorian Habano
Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: 6x52
Visual Inspection : The cigar wrapper is a beautiful milk chocolate brown. Slight tooth and sheen. Minimal veins. The seams are invisible and the triple cap is perfect.
Cold Draw: The draw is slightly tight on the cold draw. Flavor notes are: Dark chocolate, a hint of coffee, and an earthy note.
First Third: The cigar lights easily and evenly. Smoke production is generous. The first several puffs bring forward notes of cedar, dark chocolate and a pleasant earthiness. The burn line is straight, and the ash is a dark grey. The draw has opened up and is now perfect.
Second Third: The transition into the second third is subtle, but noticeable. The cedar note fades, replaced by a richer, more complex earthiness. Coffee notes begin to emerge, alongside a pleasant leather note. Smoke production remains high. The draw remains perfect, and the burn line is still razor sharp.
Final Third: The final third is where the magic happens. The complexity builds significantly. The earthiness that defined the second third gives way to a rich espresso, and the leather note intensifies. There is a pleasant, lingering spice on the retrohale. The cigar finishes with an explosion of dark espresso and leather.
Final Thoughts: This cigar, section by section, is not much different from other cigars on the market, but what makes this cigar a masterpiece is, as I indicated above, the way that it transitions. It is extraordinary in that regard.
Frequently asked questions
How strong is the Dunbarton Sin Compromiso Seleccion No. 2?
Full body. Steve Saka's blend is not for the faint of heart — it's a serious, strength-forward cigar that experienced smokers will find rewarding throughout its 85-minute burn.
What makes the Sin Compromiso different from other Dunbarton cigars?
The reviewer highlights the extraordinary flavor transitions as its defining characteristic. While individual thirds may seem familiar, the way flavors evolve and shift between sections makes it a masterpiece of blending.
Is the Dunbarton Sin Compromiso worth $18?
Yes, for full-body enthusiasts. The construction is top-tier, the Mexican San Andres wrapper delivers complexity, and the cigar performs flawlessly over 85 minutes. It's one of Steve Saka's most nuanced blends.