Description
The Dunbarton Year of the Pausers is the 2026 installment of Steve Saka’s "Year of" series. Departing from the typical industry trend of Lunar New Year/Zodiac releases, Saka uses this series to honor real-life "friends of the brand."
This specific release honors Michelle and Tom Pauser (known in the online cigar community as "The Alaskans"). Because the couple has different palates, the box is unique: it contains two different blends in a single vitola.
The Two Blends
Inside each box, you’ll find two distinct flavor profiles tailored to each namesake's preferences:
1. The "Michelle"
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Inspiration: The Sin Compromiso Paladin de Saka (her favorite).
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Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro "Cultivo Tonto".
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Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Viso Rosado.
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Filler: Nicaragua & Pennsylvania Seedleaf.
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Profile: Medium-Plus. Expect a creamy, rich experience with notes of cocoa, espresso, and a soft, sweet finish.
2. The "Tom"
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Inspiration: Heavier blends like Mi Querida Triqui Traca and MQ Black.
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Wrapper: Nicaraguan "Capa Camaleón" (a new hybrid of Habano 2000 and CT Broadleaf).
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Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro.
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Filler: Nicaragua & Dominican Republic.
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Profile: Full. A bolder, more intense smoke featuring "burnt caramel," savory saltiness, and a unique "twang" from the new wrapper leaf.
The Dunbarton Year of the Pausers is the 2026 installment of Steve Saka’s "Year of" series. Departing from the typical industry trend of Lunar New Year/Zodiac releases, Saka uses this series to honor real-life "friends of the brand."
This specific release honors Michelle and Tom Pauser (known in the online cigar community as "The Alaskans"). Because the couple has different palates, the box is unique: it contains two different blends in a single vitola.
The Two Blends
Inside each box, you’ll find two distinct flavor profiles tailored to each namesake's preferences:
1. The "Michelle"
-
Inspiration: The Sin Compromiso Paladin de Saka (her favorite).
-
Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Negro "Cultivo Tonto".
-
Binder: Ecuadorian Habano Viso Rosado.
-
Filler: Nicaragua & Pennsylvania Seedleaf.
-
Profile: Medium-Plus. Expect a creamy, rich experience with notes of cocoa, espresso, and a soft, sweet finish.
2. The "Tom"
-
Inspiration: Heavier blends like Mi Querida Triqui Traca and MQ Black.
-
Wrapper: Nicaraguan "Capa Camaleón" (a new hybrid of Habano 2000 and CT Broadleaf).
-
Binder: Mexican San Andrés Negro.
-
Filler: Nicaragua & Dominican Republic.
-
Profile: Full. A bolder, more intense smoke featuring "burnt caramel," savory saltiness, and a unique "twang" from the new wrapper leaf.
key details
Strength
4
Strength: Medium-Full
Wrapper: Varies
Binder: Varies
Filler: Varies
Origin: Nicaraguan
