06/15/2026
The Polpetta by Dunbarton To***co & Trust is a masterclass in the absolute utilization of a harvest. Born from the “waste not, want not” ethos, Steve Saka created this short corona not from leftovers, but from the prized, remaining trimmings of his finest Broadleaf and San Andrés runs—the scraps of Mi Querida and Umbagog that lesser operations might discard. It is the cigar world’s equivalent of a pristine venison neck roast: expertly salvaged, packed with dense character, and deeply satisfying.At 4 x 48, this little smoke hits the palate with immediate, rustic force. The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper provides a heavy foundation of dark cacao and rich, damp earth, while the mixed-fill interior delivers a surprising complexity of black pepper and charred cedar. It burns with remarkable integrity for a Cuban-sandwich roll, offering a concentrated 30-minute experience that feels both rugged and completely intentional. Ultimately, the Polpetta proves that in the hands of a true craftsman, nothing goes to waste, and the margins of production can yield something truly spectacular.
