Polpetta
Price range: $8.25 through $185.75
If you purchase this product you will earn Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Polpetta – 4 x 48 Petit Robusto, Broadleaf “Sandwich” Masterclass
Polpetta reimagines the mixed-filler concept with Dunbarton precision. Built from premium chaveta cuts of Broadleaf-heavy ligas (Mi Querida, Triqui Traca, Umbagog, Red Meat Lovers) blended with two long-leaf tripas, it’s finished under a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper and a top-grade San Andrés Negro binder. Handcrafted at NACSA, this compact 4 x 48 petit robusto routinely smokes like a long-filler—cool, even, and remarkably flavorful.
- Innovative filler recipe combining select Broadleaf table cuts with two long-leaf tripas for consistency
- Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper over a Mexican San Andrés Negro binder for depth and structure
- 4 x 48 petit robusto delivering 45–50 minutes of dense, satisfying smoke
- Full-flavored profile with a gradually building body; balanced and clean on the palate
- Outstanding burn and draw—razor burn line, firm ash, premium performance despite mixed filler
- Everyday-accessible price without compromising Dunbarton quality
Expect a rich, Broadleaf-forward experience: dark chocolate and black coffee meet leather and earth, framed by pepper and sweet tobacco. Occasional floral accents and a late black peppercorn lift keep the profile lively. Strength builds from medium toward full, with flavor staying layered and composed throughout.
| Specification | Details |
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| Brand | Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust |
| Product | Polpetta |
| Factory | NACSA (Nicaragua American Cigars S.A.) |
| Size | 4 x 48 (Petit Robusto) |
| Wrapper | Connecticut Broadleaf |
| Binder | Mexican San Andrés Negro |
| Filler | Premium Broadleaf chaveta cuts + two long-leaf tripas |
| Body | Medium-to-Full (builds) |
| Typical Smoke Time | 45–50 minutes |
| MSRP | ~$7.30 per cigar; 25-ct boxes ~ $182.50 |
| Performance | Cool burn, flawless draw, firm ash into the second third |
Why it stands out
Polpetta proves a “Cuban-sandwich” can outperform expectation: premium source tobaccos, disciplined sorting, and a thoughtful long/short-leaf architecture yield truly long-filler-like combustion and flavor. It’s a perfect short-session option with authentic Dunbarton character at a friendly price.
Tasting Notes
- Core: dark chocolate, black coffee, leather, earth
- Accents: pepper, sweet tobacco, occasional floral hints
- Finish: clean, lingering cocoa/coffee with a late black peppercorn pop
Pairing Suggestions
- Espresso or Americanos; cocoa-forward stout or porter
- Molasses-leaning dark rum; balanced bourbon
- High-cacao dark chocolate for a “chocolate bomb” echo
Ideal Use Cases
- When you want a true Broadleaf profile in under an hour
- Second cigar of the night without committing to a toro
- Daily rotation stick that still feels special
Quick FAQ
- Does it smoke like a long-filler? Yes—burn, ash, and draw routinely rival long-filler thanks to the long/short-leaf architecture.
- Is it peppery? Pepper is present but balanced; body builds gradually without harshness.
- Age-worthiness? Absolutely—broadleaf sweetness and integration deepen with a few months of rest.
- Value? Among the best in its class: premium flavor and construction at an everyday price.
| Selection | Box – Polpetta 4 x 48, 5 Pack – Polpetta 4 x 48, Single – Polpetta 4 x 48 |
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Giacomo Mannino (verified owner) –
Dunbarton does it again. I think Dunbarton probably has some of the best cigars in my humidor. These little guys are great if you are trying to get a quick smoke it.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this little stick from DTT! Had leather, spiced earth and faint pepper. This gave me a solid 45-50 min on it. Construction was great and flavors definitely popped for me. Not a ton of transitions as this is a short smoke but super glad I was able to grab a few. I’m curious to see how well they will age. As always the best prices at Oxford!
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mhatz (verified owner) –
These little guys hit the spot. We have waiting half a year for them to finally land and it’s been years since I’ve had one.
There isn’t a lot of room for transition but flavors consist of leather, spice, and dark chocolate notes. They deliver that broadleaf package over 45 minutes. I find these short filler sticks burn well and are less prone to tight rolls. Glad these have become regular production and I’m sure they will age well.
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nacan (verified owner) –
Great little smoke, the Polpetta delivers a nice aroma and taste, my first Dunbarton cigar, what a nice founding indeed, I’m definitely getting more of these.
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Stephan Sandoval (verified owner) –
This is one of those rare cigars that you take a chance on and are pleasantly surprised at how wonderful it is! I love this cigar so much as a daily smoke that I bought two boxes of them lately. I can’t seem to get enough. It’s chocolatey, leathery notes. Highly recommended and will honestly say it is a cigar you will not regret smoking.
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mchun1104 (verified owner) –
Short but boy does it pack a punch with flavor! I wouldn’t even call this a quick smoke because the flavor and profile are so profound. I wish I had bought a box instead, but the 5ver will do for now.
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Richard Patrone (verified owner) –
I am told that the people that created this cigar did so in order to use the leftover leaves from their finer cigars. Well, I can tell you that for the price this is one of the best cigars you will find on the market. Yes the burn the construction the flavor are all worthy of a 90+ rating, but what I find to be the most important is that this cigar is enjoyable over a short amount of time because it is a relatively small cigar. I would recommend this to a new smoker or an experienced smoker
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Alexander S (verified owner) –
What an excellent short smoke. Regardless of having no transition or complexity; it has a beautiful leather, dark chocolate and coffee profile. The strength starts low and amps up to full after a few puffs and stayed there. Towards the end there was a subtle note of black peppercorn. I have got to say the Polpetta comes with excellent flavor package considering the price tag. Box worthy.
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Ysofockup (verified owner) –
A dense, tightly packed little stick that burned beautifully and produced good smoke. The profile was leather and earth with some pepper and a bit of black coffee on the follow. A real gem and quite a bargain at the price.
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contrerast3 (verified owner) –
This is an absolute chocolate bomb! 45 minutes of broadleaf goodness. Construction was flawless. Draw was great, burn line was razor sharp and the ash held on through the second third. Mixed filler or not, this is a box buy all day. DTT homerun per usual.
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Cricken (verified owner) –
This is the perfect second smoke for me when I finish my first but can’t commit to another robusto or toro. I lean more towards mild-medium smokes and am not a fan of pepper bombs. Very well balanced but not TOO bold or peppery. Even though this is a cuban sandwich, you can absolutely tell the tobacco is of a higher quality vs most other mixed filler cigars. I’ll likely keep at least a few of these in my humidor for specific occasions
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Justin White (verified owner) –
I love these things. It’s not as quick of a cigar as it logically should be, not sure how they are making it burn so long but I easily get a half hour of broadleaf goodness out of these, and I could probably get 40 minutes if I was trying. The flavor is medium, somewhere between Mi Querida Blue and Sobremesa, really nice. My favorite short filled cigar, and it’s not close.
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