Sin Compromiso Selección No. 2

Cigar ReviewNicaraguan CigarDunbartonSin CompromisoTorpedo

11 Jun

📌 Brand: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust
📌 Line: Sin Compromiso
📌 Size: Selección No. 2 (Torpedo 6" × 52)
📌 Weight: 13.7 g
📌 Age:3 years
📌 Origin: Nicaragua

‍ ‍Tasting Notes

Dark Chocolate – Rich but occasionally overshadowed
Black Pepper – Strong and aggressive spice
Earth – Dense, heavy backbone
Espresso – Dark finish with a touch of bitterness

First Impressions

The Sin Compromiso Selección No. 2 has a beautiful presentation with its dark Mexican San Andrés Negro wrapper and flawless appearance. Construction feels excellent, with ideal weight and firmness in hand. Pre-light aromas reveal cocoa, espresso, earth, and pepper. The cold draw is perfect and promises a rich, luxurious experience.

Smoking Experience

First Third – Opens with dark chocolate and espresso notes supported by a substantial amount of black pepper. Smoke production is excellent, but the profile already feels slightly aggressive.
Second Third – Earth and spice become increasingly dominant. While the cigar remains flavorful, the balance starts to drift, with stronger components overpowering the more subtle notes.
Final Third – The cigar becomes noticeably harsh and unbalanced, with pepper and earth overwhelming the chocolate sweetness. The finish lacks the harmony expected from a premium blend of this caliber.

Pairings

Alcohol – Zacapa XO Rum (Guatemala) - Rich caramel, dark fruit, and sweetness help tame the cigar's harsh edges and restore some balance.
Tea – Golden Monkey Black Tea (Fujian, China) - Honeyed sweetness and smooth texture soften the cigar's aggressive character.

Music Pairing

“21st Century Schizoid Man” – King Crimson
Complex and powerful, but occasionally overwhelming, much like the cigar.

Final Thoughts

Dunbarton Sin Compromiso Selección No. 2 delivers plenty of flavor and body, but this particular sample never finds the balance that the blend is known for. Rich chocolate and espresso notes are present, yet they are often overshadowed by harshness and excessive spice.

Final Score: 7/10
Why not a 10?
The cigar felt harsh and unbalanced for much of the smoke, with stronger flavors overpowering the blend's more refined characteristics.

Only cigars that deliver flawless draw, balance, flavour evolution, construction and satisfaction get a 10.