{"product_id":"sobremesa-tapa-negra-toro","title":"Sobremesa Tapa Negra Toro","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSobremesa Tapa Negra Toro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSobremesa Tapa Negra Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive 2026 release from \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco \u0026amp; Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e6 x 52\u003c\/strong\u003e and handcrafted at \u003cstrong\u003eFábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A. in Estelí, Nicaragua\u003c\/strong\u003e, Tapa Negra builds on the celebrated Sobremesa Brûlée blend with an unusual dual-wrapper construction designed to change the cigar's character during the smoking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the cigar is covered with a silky \u003cstrong\u003eEcuadorian Connecticut Shade G2BW wrapper\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the head and approximately the upper inch receive an additional \u003cstrong\u003eNicaraguan Sun Grown Cuban-seed wrapper\u003c\/strong\u003e. Beneath the wrappers is a \u003cstrong\u003eMexican Matacapan Negro de Temporal binder\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounding a complex combination of four Nicaraguan filler tobaccos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCigar Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sobremesa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tapa Negra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dunbarton Tobacco \u0026amp; Trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steve Saka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitola:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parejo Toro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fábrica de Tabacos Joya de Nicaragua S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Wrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade G2BW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapa Negra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan Sun Grown Cuban Seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican Matacapan Negro de Temporal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Medium-Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13 Cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSobremesa Tapa Negra Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e begins with the creamy character associated with Sobremesa Brûlée, offering impressions of \u003cstrong\u003esweet cedar, toasted bread, roasted nuts, light caramel and baking spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Mexican binder and Nicaraguan fillers provide enough earth, pepper and tobacco richness to keep the sweeter Connecticut Shade profile balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experience becomes particularly interesting as the burn approaches the darker Nicaraguan wrapper section. The profile becomes richer and more assertive, with \u003cstrong\u003eblack pepper, espresso, seasoned wood, earth and warm spice\u003c\/strong\u003e gaining prominence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBased on Sobremesa Brûlée\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than creating an entirely new interior blend, Steve Saka used the established \u003cstrong\u003eSobremesa Brûlée liga\u003c\/strong\u003e as the foundation for Tapa Negra. The key change is the addition of the Nicaraguan Sun Grown Cuban-seed tobacco at the head of the cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe concept allows smokers familiar with Brûlée to experience its creamy Connecticut profile through a different format, with the darker Nicaraguan tobacco introducing additional richness and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e13-Cigar Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSobremesa Tapa Negra Toro is packaged in boxes of 13 cigars\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dunbarton Tobacco \u0026amp; Trust introduced Tapa Negra as a \u003cstrong\u003eregular-production line\u003c\/strong\u003e, with commercial shipments beginning in June 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the \u003cstrong\u003eSobremesa Tapa Negra Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e is a new 2026 release, no verified numerical rating from \u003cstrong\u003eCigar Aficionado, Cigar Coop or Cigar Snob\u003c\/strong\u003e was found specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003e6 x 52 Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e at the time of this listing. Ratings for the Corona Gorda have not been transferred to the Toro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCigar Coop\u003c\/strong\u003e covered Tapa Negra at PCA 2026 and confirmed the \u003cstrong\u003e6 x 52 Toro size, 13-count box, Mexican binder, Nicaraguan fillers and June 2026 release\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cigar-coop.com\/2026\/05\/pca-2026-35-minutes-with-steve-saka-dunbarton-tobacco-trust.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Saka and Dunbarton Tobacco \u0026amp; Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 x 52 Toro.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted at Joya de Nicaragua in Estelí.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the acclaimed Sobremesa Brûlée blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcuadorian Connecticut Shade G2BW primary wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicaraguan Sun Grown Cuban-seed tobacco at the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMexican Matacapan Negro de Temporal binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-varietal Nicaraguan filler blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium to medium-full smoking profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreamy and nutty character with cedar, toast and natural sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional pepper, earth and spice from the darker Nicaraguan tobacco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduced in 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e13 cigars per box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDunbarton Tobacco \u0026amp; Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e was founded by veteran cigar maker \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Saka\u003c\/strong\u003e. The company is responsible for acclaimed collections including Sobremesa, Mi Querida, Sin Compromiso and StillWell Star, with an emphasis on distinctive tobacco selection, unconventional blending concepts and premium cigars created for experienced enthusiasts.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dunbartoncigars.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC Newman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47198967038150,"sku":"691835044897","price":141.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/2707\/2198\/files\/ChatGPTImage14sept2026_13_23_25.png?v=1789413422","url":"https:\/\/cigarsisland.com\/products\/sobremesa-tapa-negra-toro","provider":"Cigars Island by Entre Humos LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}