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Cigar Dojo and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust have collaborated for the first time, introducing a fine-tuned variation of the beloved\u00a0Sobremesa Br\u00fbl\u00e9e brand\u00a0with a Japanese-inspired twist.<\/p>\n
Coming off the heels of Cigar Dojo\u2019s 10th anniversary in 2022, a fresh start was in order for the next decade. As Steve Saka and his DTT brigade have consistently remained among the most highly requested partners for a Dojo collab, such harmonious\u00a0qi<\/em>\u00a0was fulfilled with a tasty Japanese treat known as wagashi.<\/p>\n Similar to Dunbarton\u2019s former\u00a0Sobremesa Br\u00fbl\u00e9e Blue cigar, the Wagashi \u548c\u83d3\u5b50 offers yet another deep dive into the beloved Sobremesa Bru\u0302le\u0301e blend. The cigar draws on Cigar Dojo\u2019s Japanese influence, being named for a dessert delicacy of Japan that rose to cultural import during the Edo Period (1603\u20131857).<\/p>\n \u201cI have been tinkering with a larger format of my Sobremesa Brul\u00e9e Blue liga for a couple of years on and off,\u201d noted Steve Saka, owner and founder of Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. \u201cMy original intent was to craft a \u2018Big Blue,\u2019 but when the opportunity arose to create something special for Dojo, it refocused my efforts, as the Brul\u00e9e blend is one of Sensei\u2019s favorites. Trunk pressing this liga proved to be quite a challenge, not only due to bruising and splitting of the shade wrappers, but how it impacted the flavor and burn. It required so many iterations of the blend, and to perfect the prensado techniques utilized, there were times where I thought about just saying \u2018Uncle!.\u2019 But I am really glad I stuck with it, as I am ecstatic with the end result. The bar established by our Blue is extremely high, but I believe the Wagashi rivals it both in flavor and aroma, while also being unique with its own distinct character.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Taking on the difficult challenge of a proper box-pressed Connecticut, Saka worked tirelessly with the Joya de Nicaragua factory in Nicaragua, eventually crafting a 6\u2033 x 50 toro expression that brought out a cool smoking temperature and intricate complexities of almonds, delicate coffee notes, blonde caramel, and sweet cream. Not only does the cigar embody Japanese wagashi in profile, but the box-pressed shape of the toro is reminiscent of y\u014dkan-style wagashi, which is served in rectangular blocks. Finally, the iconic Sobremesa band has been reimagined with an ethereal emerald green palette; this is a nod to the green tea pairing commonly served with wagashi pastries.<\/p>\n Eric Guttormson, owner of Cigar Dojo, commented, \u201cIt\u2019s no secret how much the Dojo loves the Sobremesa Br\u00fbl\u00e9e, so when Steve showed interest in collaborating on a cigar in that lineup, we literally did backflips at Dojo headquarters. The Wagashi is going to be a figurative and literal treat for premium cigar smokers.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n Unique to\u00a0Cigar Dojo collaborative releases, the Wagashi will be offered through an exclusive pre-order sale through retailer Smoke Inn Cigars. Pre-order sales will kickoff on April 20th at 12pm (EDT) on Smoke Inn\u2019s online storefront, where each box of Wagashi can be secured for a $30 non-refundable \/ non-transferable deposit. There will be no limit on the quantity of boxes that may be purchased, and the pre-order value will be applied to the cost of the final product when Wagashi goes live this November. When the product becomes available for shipment later this fall, purchasers will receive an email and a notification in their Smoke Inn account, allowing for the completion of the sale. Those that pre-order will have 30 days to complete their order once Wagashi goes live, and those that fail to do so will forfeit their order(s) and $30 deposit(s). Additionally, those that pre-order Wagashi cigars will receive a limited-edition, collectable challenge coin featuring custom artwork that features Cigar Dojo, Dunbarton, Smoke Inn, and Wagashi logos.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pre-Order Details<\/strong><\/p>\n Cigar Dojo and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust have collaborated for the first time, introducing a fine-tuned variation of the beloved\u00a0Sobremesa Br\u00fbl\u00e9e brand\u00a0with a Japanese-inspired twist. Coming off the heels of Cigar Dojo\u2019s 10th anniversary in 2022, a fresh start was in order for the next decade. As Steve Saka and his DTT brigade have consistently …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1215,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[7],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.smokeinn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Sobremesa-Brulee-Wagashi-box-closed-1030x1030.jpg\")
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