Celebrating ten years of cigar making takes more than a special label. For Steve Saka, founder of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, the milestone called for something entirely new. The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee marks the company’s first decade with an original blend featuring six tobaccos that had never been combined in one of his cigars before.
Rather than choosing an oversized anniversary format or elaborate presentation, Saka took a different approach. He selected a classic 5 5/8 x 48 corona gorda and built the cigar around an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a Mexican binder, and four Nicaraguan filler tobaccos.
The result is a distinctive anniversary release that reflects the company’s approach to blending: thoughtful tobacco selection, attention to detail, and a willingness to explore new combinations.
Now available at Regency Cigar Emporium, the 10th Jubilee offers enthusiasts an opportunity to discover a special chapter in the Dunbarton story.
The Story Behind the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee
Steve Saka founded Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust in 2015. Based in New Hampshire, the company has developed a following through its distinctive cigar blends and unconventional approach to product development.
When the company reached its tenth anniversary, Saka decided against simply revisiting an established recipe. Instead, he developed an entirely new blend for the occasion.
The 10th Jubilee brings together six tobaccos he had not previously used in this particular combination. This decision gave the anniversary cigar its own identity rather than making it a variation of an existing release.
The name Jubilee reflects the milestone. However, the cigar itself focuses on what Dunbarton does best: creating distinctive tobacco blends.
A Six-Tobacco Blend With Three Countries of Origin
One of the most interesting features of the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee is its combination of tobaccos from Ecuador, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
An Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper covers a Mexican binder. Four Nicaraguan fillers complete the blend, with each tobacco coming from a different growing region.
The six components include:
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder: Mexican
- Filler: Nicaraguan tobacco from Condega, Estelí, Jalapa, and Ometepe
Each growing region contributes a distinct tobacco to the overall recipe. Together, these components create a blend developed specifically for the company’s tenth anniversary.
For enthusiasts who enjoy exploring cigars with multiple tobacco origins, this combination offers an interesting look at Saka’s blending approach.
An Ecuadorian Sumatra Wrapper With a Special Distinction
The wrapper deserves particular attention because it represents an important first for Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust.
The company has used Ecuadorian Sumatra tobacco in only a small number of its cigars. Before the 10th Jubilee, this wrapper appeared in the CANH Fiddlehead, a regional release made for select New Hampshire retailers.
The 10th Jubilee, however, marks Dunbarton’s first national release featuring an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper.
This distinction gives the anniversary cigar an important place in the company’s lineup. It also demonstrates Saka’s willingness to explore tobacco varieties beyond those commonly associated with his other releases.
Rather than relying on familiar ingredients, he chose a wrapper that helped establish a new direction for the anniversary blend.
Four Nicaraguan Growing Regions Complete the Blend
The filler combines tobacco from four important Nicaraguan growing regions: Condega, Estelí, Jalapa, and Ometepe.
Each region brings its own agricultural characteristics and tobacco-growing heritage. By incorporating all four, the 10th Jubilee draws on a broader selection of Nicaraguan tobacco.
This approach also reflects the thought behind the blend’s development. Rather than using a familiar filler combination, Saka selected four regional tobaccos for this particular recipe.
The result is a six-tobacco composition that gives the 10th Jubilee its own identity within the Dunbarton portfolio.
A Classic Corona Gorda Instead of an Oversized Anniversary Cigar
Anniversary cigars often arrive in elaborate presentations or unusual vitolas. The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee takes a more understated route.
It measures 5 5/8 inches long with a 48 ring gauge. This traditional format is known as a corona gorda.
Steve Saka selected this size because he believed it suited the blend. Rather than making the cigar larger simply to emphasize the anniversary, he wanted the tobacco combination to remain the central feature.
The decision gives the 10th Jubilee a familiar shape while allowing its original blend to stand apart.
It also comes in just one size, keeping the release focused on the format Saka selected for the occasion.
Where Is the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee Made?
The 10th Jubilee is produced at Nicaragua American Cigars S.A. in Nicaragua.
The factory also manufactures Mi Querida, another release in the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust portfolio. This connection makes the production location familiar to enthusiasts who follow the company’s cigars.
With Steve Saka overseeing the blend, the factory brings his anniversary creation to life using the selected Ecuadorian, Mexican, and Nicaraguan tobaccos.
The cigar’s Nicaraguan production also complements its four-region filler composition.
A Distinctive 13-Cigar Box Presentation
The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee comes in boxes containing 13 cigars.
The unusual count adds another detail to the anniversary release. Instead of following the more familiar ten- or twenty-count format, Dunbarton chose a presentation that sets this cigar apart.
The packaging also follows the understated direction of the cigar itself. Rather than relying on an extravagant anniversary cabinet, the presentation keeps the attention on the blend.
For collectors, the 13-count box offers a complete presentation of this special release. It also makes an interesting addition to a collection of Dunbarton cigars.
Why Explore the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee?
The 10th Jubilee brings together several features that make it noteworthy among anniversary releases.
A meaningful company milestone. The cigar celebrates ten years since Steve Saka founded Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust in 2015.
An original six-tobacco blend. The combination of an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Mexican binder, and four Nicaraguan fillers gives this release a distinct identity.
A first national wrapper release. The 10th Jubilee introduces Ecuadorian Sumatra as a wrapper in a nationally distributed Dunbarton cigar for the first time.
A traditional format. Its 5 5/8 x 48 corona gorda size reflects Saka’s preference for a format that complements the blend rather than competing with it.
An unusual box count. Each box contains 13 cigars, adding another distinctive detail to the anniversary presentation.
For longtime followers of Steve Saka’s work, the 10th Jubilee offers something different from the company’s familiar blends. For collectors, it represents a milestone in Dunbarton’s history.
Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee Specifications
Here is a closer look at the cigar’s confirmed specifications:
- Brand: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
- Cigar: 10th Jubilee
- Founder and Blender: Steve Saka
- Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Binder: Mexican
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Filler Regions: Condega, Estelí, Jalapa, and Ometepe
- Size: Corona Gorda
- Dimensions: 5 5/8 x 48
- Country of Manufacture: Nicaragua
- Factory: Nicaragua American Cigars S.A.
- Box Quantity: 13 cigars
Discover the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee at Regency Cigar
The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee is more than a celebration of the company’s first decade. It represents Steve Saka’s decision to mark the occasion with a completely new blend rather than simply revisit an established formula.
Its Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, Mexican binder, and four Nicaraguan fillers create a six-tobacco composition with a distinctive place in the Dunbarton lineup. Meanwhile, the classic corona gorda format and 13-count box complete its understated anniversary presentation.
For enthusiasts who appreciate Steve Saka’s approach to cigar making, this release is worth exploring.
The Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust 10th Jubilee at Regency Cigar Emporium is now available. Explore the product details and discover this special anniversary cigar.