Powstanie SBC 26 — Dominican Tobacco Enters the Barber Pole for the First Time. 500 Boxes Made.
Posted on September 09 2026
Every other release in Powstanie's biennial Surrounded by Champions series has leaned on an all Central American filler — until now. SBC 26 breaks that streak, folding Dominican tobacco into the blend for the first time while keeping the series' signature offset barber pole construction intact.
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano & Brazilian (Offset Barber Pole)
Binder: Mexican San Andrés
Filler: Dominican Piloto Mejorado Ligero, Nicaraguan (2021 crop)
Strength: Full
Vitola: Corona Gorda (5½ x 46)
Price: $91.80 / 5-pack, $367.20 / box of 20
Availability: In stock now
Total Production: 10,000 cigars, 500 boxes of 20
The Dominican piloto mejorado ligero joins three Nicaraguan primings from the 2021 crop in the filler, while the offset barber pole pairs Ecuadorian Habano with a Brazilian leaf under a Mexican San Andrés binder. Expect dark earth, leather, cedar, and espresso, with the Brazilian wrapper component lending a natural sweetness that rounds out the finish.
Also see: Powstanie Sumatra and Powstanie War Bear 250th American Anniversary, both produced at the same Fábrica de Tabacos Nica Sueño S.A. factory in Estelí.