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New WorldExperiencedDunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo
Steve Saka's flagship Mi Querida line shines in the Ancho Largo — a 6×52 toro wrapped in all-American Connecticut Broadleaf maduro over an all-Nicaraguan core.
The short answer
The Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Nicaragua toro with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Expect dark chocolate, earth, and espresso. Critics rate it 93/100.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Earthy · Roast · Fruity
Critic ratings
Cigar Coop
2016
93/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from Dunbarton's Mi Querida line. It's a Nicaragua (New World) toro wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro at 6 in × 52.
On the palate, expect dark chocolate, earth, and espresso, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 70 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Coop rated it 93/100 in 2016. It pairs naturally with bourbon, dark rum, and black coffee. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo is one of the most satisfying expressions in Steve Saka's Connecticut Broadleaf-wrapped flagship line. At 6 inches by 52 ring gauge, the toro format gives this all-Nicaraguan-core blend time to build complexity through three distinct thirds without the rush of a shorter smoke.
Saka launched Mi Querida in 2016 after leaving Drew Estate, where he had spent years working with Connecticut Broadleaf wrappers on Liga Privada blends. The Mi Querida takes a different path: the leaf is darker, the binder and filler are 100% Nicaraguan, and the production runs through NACSA in Estelí. The result is a distinctly Saka-style maduro — the Broadleaf wrapper delivers the sweetness and chocolate depth you expect, while the Nicaraguan core keeps the body grounded in earth, pepper, and leather.
The Ancho Largo opens with dark cocoa and a touch of barnyard that resolves into espresso and dried fruit by the second third. Strength sits confidently in the medium-full zone: substantial enough to command attention, not so aggressive it overshadows the flavor. Construction is consistently excellent — firm draw, even burn, dense ash.
If you're exploring the dark-wrapper spectrum, the maduro vs. Connecticut comparison shows exactly why Connecticut Broadleaf maduro stands apart from its Shade sibling. Pair with a rye bourbon or a Cuban-style espresso, and track your session on Casa DNC to note how the profile evolves across different lighting conditions. Fans of full-bodied Nicaraguan construction may also enjoy comparing it to Nicaraguan vs. Cuban blends — Mi Querida is a strong argument for Estelí's corner.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo — frequently asked
- Is the Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo?
- The Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo taste like?
- Expect dark chocolate, earth, and espresso, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Coop 93/100 (2016). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo?
- It pairs well with bourbon, dark rum, and black coffee. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the Dunbarton Mi Querida Ancho Largo?
- Plan on about 70 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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