Brand Heritage
Mi Querida, which translates to "my dear" in Spanish, is a boutique cigar brand created by Steve Saka and his team at Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. Saka is widely respected in the premium cigar industry for his meticulous approach to blending and his deep connections to Nicaraguan tobacco culture. Mi Querida cigars are crafted as a love letter to a distinctly American-style of cigar making, drawing heavily on rich Nicaraguan leaf and old-world rolling traditions.
Blend & Construction
The Mi Querida Ancho Corto is a Nicaraguan puro, meaning all tobacco components — wrapper, binder, and filler — are sourced from Nicaragua, a country renowned for producing bold, complex, and highly regarded premium cigar leaf. The "Corto Ancho" vitola is a robusto-format cigar measuring 5 inches in length with a 52 ring gauge, offering a generous draw and full smoke volume in a manageable format. In keeping with the Mi Querida line's known construction standards, the cigars are expertly rolled with careful attention to draw and burn consistency. Specific wrapper, binder, and filler leaf designations for this particular line are not widely published, but the blend is consistent with Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust's commitment to selecting high-quality, well-aged Nicaraguan tobaccos.
Flavor Profile
The Mi Querida Ancho Corto delivers a medium-to-full-bodied smoking experience that is characteristic of the brand's Nicaraguan-forward approach. Smokers can generally expect a rich and layered profile with notes that lean toward earthy depth, dark spice, and natural sweetness, with the robusto vitola providing a smooth, open draw that allows the blend to perform at its best. The smoke tends to be creamy in texture, with complexity that builds gradually through the session rather than front-loading intensity. The finish is satisfying and lingers pleasantly, rewarding patient smokers who take their time through the cigar's roughly 45-to-60-minute smoke time.
Recommended Pairings
Alcoholic: A medium-bodied Nicaraguan rum, such as Flor de Caña 12-Year, complements the cigar's earthy sweetness and spice without overpowering its natural complexity.
Non-Alcoholic: A well-pulled double espresso or dark-roast black coffee echoes the cigar's roasted undertones and balances its fuller moments beautifully.
Best Enjoyed
The Mi Querida Ancho Corto is best suited for intermediate to experienced cigar enthusiasts who appreciate a well-constructed Nicaraguan puro with genuine depth. It shines as an after-dinner smoke or during a relaxed evening session when there is no rush to finish. The robusto format makes it a versatile choice — compact enough for a shorter break, yet complex enough to reward a slow, contemplative smoke of approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Sold in boxes of 20, it is an excellent option for stocking a humidor with a reliable, thoughtfully crafted everyday or special-occasion smoke.
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