Sobremesa Tapa Negra Corona Gorda

The Sobremesa Tapa Negra Corona Gorda is a distinctive 2026 release from Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Measuring 5 5/8 x 48 and handcrafted at the legendary Joya de Nicaragua factory in Estelí, Nicaragua, Tapa Negra takes the celebrated Sobremesa Brûlée blend and adds an ingenious twist: a second, darker wrapper leaf covering the head and upper portion of the cigar.

The primary wrapper is a silky Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade G2BW, while the head is finished with a Nicaraguan Sun Grown Cuban-seed wrapper. Underneath is a Mexican Matacapan Negro de Temporal binder surrounding a sophisticated combination of Nicaraguan fillers. This unusual construction allows the cigar to begin with the creamy, nuanced personality associated with Sobremesa Brûlée before transitioning into a noticeably richer and spicier finale.

Cigar Information

• Brand: Sobremesa
• Collection: Tapa Negra
• Manufacturer: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
• Blender: Steve Saka
• Vitola: Corona Gorda
• Size: 5 5/8 x 48
• Country of Origin: Nicaragua
• Factory: Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.
• Primary Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade G2BW
• Tapa Negra Wrapper: Nicaraguan Sun Grown, Cuban Seed
• Binder: Mexican Matacapan Negro de Temporal
• Filler: Nicaraguan
• Strength: Medium
• Production: Regular Production
• Release: 2026
• Box Count: 13 Cigars

Flavor Profile

The Sobremesa Tapa Negra Corona Gorda is designed to provide an evolving smoking experience. The Ecuadorian Connecticut portion delivers a creamy foundation with flavors of roasted nuts, bread, cedar and subtle honey-like sweetness, accompanied by pepper and baking spice.

As the burn reaches the darker Nicaraguan Sun Grown portion near the head, the profile changes dramatically. Spice intensifies and richer impressions of earth, dark berry sweetness and charred savory notes emerge, providing a bold conclusion that contrasts with the smoother opening portion of the cigar.

Box of 13 Cigars

The Sobremesa Tapa Negra Corona Gorda is packaged in boxes of 13 cigars. Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust introduced the line as regular production, with the first commercial shipments beginning in 2026.

Ratings & Reviews

The exact Sobremesa Tapa Negra Corona Gorda received an 87-point rating in a professional review published in 2026.

87 Points

The review highlighted the cigar's creamy nuttiness, pecan and peanut character, bread, cedar and honey sweetness before noting the dramatic contribution of the Nicaraguan Sun Grown section, which introduced considerably more spice, earth and dark-fruit sweetness.

Cigar Coop also covered the Tapa Negra during PCA 2026, confirming its dual-wrapper concept, Mexican San Andrés binder, Nicaraguan fillers, 5 5/8 x 48 Corona Gorda size and 13-count box presentation.

Highlights

• Created by Steve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust.
• 5 5/8 x 48 Corona Gorda.
• Unique dual-wrapper construction.
• Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade G2BW primary wrapper.
• Nicaraguan Sun Grown Cuban-seed wrapper covering the head and upper portion.
• Mexican Matacapan Negro de Temporal binder.
• Complex blend of Nicaraguan long-fillers.
• Handcrafted at Joya de Nicaragua in Estelí.
• Medium-bodied profile with a noticeably richer and spicier finish.
• Notes of creamy nuts, bread, cedar, honey, pepper, earth and dark fruit.
• Based on the acclaimed Sobremesa Brûlée blend.
• Introduced in 2026.
• Regular production.
• 87-point professional review.
• 13 cigars per box.

Manufacturer

Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust was founded by veteran cigar maker Steve Saka. Known for blends including Sobremesa, Mi Querida, Sin Compromiso and StillWell Star, DTT has built its reputation around distinctive tobacco selection, unconventional blending concepts and cigars created specifically for experienced premium-cigar enthusiasts.