My sit-down with Steve Saka started with him complimenting himself for “how much of a cheap-ass” he was in regards to the extremely inexpensive cost of his booth furniture. Actually, it started 20 minutes ago when I arrived at the booth, which is positioned right next to the food court—an area normally quiet, but for Saka, he’s been one to two visitors deep for the first three days. Sobremesa It’s the new brand from the former Drew Estate executive after his two-year non-compete ended. Sobremesa looks impressive with highly-intricate boxes and great design framework. Saka described the blend in extreme detail, which you can read about here, but the simpler version goes: Ecuadorian habano wrapper, Mexican binder and mostly Nicaraguan fillers with a bit of Pennsylvania tobacco. Six sizes will be on debut—ranging from $9.95-13.45—while another two have already been announced. Saka said the cigars could arrive in September or October, but he is hesitant to give an exact timeframe. He admitted that due to Nicaragua’s traditional rainy season, even if the cigars were ready in October, they could be delayed to avoid humidity issues. Todos Las Días This will be the second brand from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and many ...
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