Dunbarton Muestra de Saka Nacatamale

The Dunbarton Muestra de Saka Nacatamale stands in deliberate philosophical contrast to the Exclusivo. Where that cigar demonstrates the breadth of Nicaraguan regional tobacco by sourcing from four growing areas, the Nacatamale takes the opposite path: both the binder and filler come from a single farm in Jalapa, Nicaragua — a farm Saka has declined to name publicly, adding a layer of mystique to an already unusual release.

Saka describes the Nacatamale's approach as "viejo granja" — old farm thinking. The premise is that a single outstanding terroir, carefully chosen and skillfully processed, needs no blending across regions to achieve complexity. The Jalapa valley's rich volcanic soil, temperate climate, and long tobacco heritage produce leaf with a distinctive natural sweetness, creamy texture, and gentle white pepper that carry through without additives or correction.

The Ecuadorian Habano wrapper brings its characteristic oily sheen and mild spice, but the star is the Jalapa core. At medium strength, Nacatamale is notably more restrained than the Exclusivo or the Mi Querida family — a cigar for afternoons when you want nuance, not horsepower. The 6×48 Lonsdale format in individual cedar coffins (seven-count boxes, MSRP around $15.95 at release) keeps it accessible as a specialty purchase rather than a daily driver.

If you're interested in how terroir expresses itself in cigar tobacco — the same concept that drives fine wine or single-estate coffee — Nacatamale is one of the clearest examples the premium cigar world offers. Compare it to multi-region Nicaraguan blends in our Nicaraguan origin overview. For wrapper context, visit our cigar strength and wrapper guide. Track your single-farm explorations on Casa DNC.