Dunbarton Sobremesa Short Churchill JUL 2019 (FTRW)

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I picked up a box of these blind based on the small size (14 count per box) and the reviews. This cigar is supposedly similar to the Drew Estate Liga Privada T52, which was created by two guys who went on to form their own companies and released similar cigars. The Liga Privada T52 is allegedly quite similar to the Foundation Tabernacle Havana Seed CT #142 and the Dunbarton Sobremesa, so I picked up singles of the others to compare.

First third: Opens with peppery spice and a touch of sweetness, eventually opens up to a starchy note, almost like a salted potato chip, with a touch of cocoa.

Middle third: The spice and potato chip notes continue, like Flamin' Hot Ruffles. The Foundation had a bit more sweetness here, but the Sobremesa has almost none.

Last third: Spice fades and the potato chip starchiness continues on through the end.

Overall: Not bad, and don't regret buying the box just because of the artwork. I've had the Corona and the Lancero in the Foundation Tabernacle Havana Seed, and the Corona Viva in the Liga Privada T52. I would say they're all pretty comparable, with the Liga Privada the least interesting of the bunch. The Foundation Corona had a touch more sweetness throughout, so in the comparison I'd say the Foundation was my favorite.

I've also got the Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Viva, Foundation Tabernacle Corona, and Dunbarton Mi Querida Fino Largo, which have the same story behind them.