Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust (DTT) is a premium cigar company founded in 2015 by industry veteran Steve Saka, former CEO of Drew Estate. The brand is known for its meticulous tobacco selection and uncompromising quality standards, earning recognition as "Company of the Year" six times in seven years on industry lists .
The company operates as a boutique producer, focusing on small-batch, handcrafted cigars made in Nicaragua. Key production partners include Joya de Nicaragua factory and NACSA (Nicaraguan American Cigars S.A.) . DTT's core philosophy, "Cigars Without Compromise," emphasizes traditional craftsmanship combined with innovative blending techniques .
Notable product lines include:
- Sobremesa: Features Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade wrappers with Mexican binders and Nicaraguan fillers, inspired by post-meal conversations
- Sin Compromiso: Uses rare Mexican San Andres maduro wrappers with Pennsylvania/Nicaraguan filler tobaccos from Saka's private farms
- Mi Querida: Known for Connecticut Broadleaf wrappers and complex Nicaraguan/Dominican filler blends
- Year of the Duque: Limited edition series honoring individuals in the cigar community, starting with 2025's tribute to Chris Duque
DTT cigars consistently rank in the Top 5 of annual industry rankings, with multiple #1 placements. The brand maintains strict quality control, with all tobaccos aged minimum 5 years before use . Products are distributed through select retailers like Cigars Direct and Corona Cigar Co., with prices ranging from 15-25 per cigar for regular lines .