Don Lino
Africa
Don Lino Africa is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at HATSA. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper; Cameroon binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4 × 44 to 6¼ × 52.
- Maker
- Don Lino
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano 2000
- Binder
- Cameroon
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- HATSA
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 4 × 44 to 6¼ × 52
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsDon Lino Africa uses an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min for a 5.5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
6 in the catalogWhat to try next
matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factoryDon Lino Africa questions
What does Don Lino Africa taste like?
Don Lino Africa uses an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Don Lino Africa?
Don Lino Africa is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Don Lino Africa good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Don Lino Africa made?
Don Lino Africa is made in Honduras at HATSA, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Don Lino Africa use?
Don Lino Africa uses an Ecuadorian Habano 2000 wrapper over a Cameroon binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Don Lino Africa come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Kudu (4 × 44), Ndizi (4½ × 50), Duma (5 × 50), Kifaru (6¼ × 52), Punda Milia (5½ × 54) and Tembo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Don Lino Africa?
For a 5.5-inch size, plan on about 55 minutes to 1 h 25 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Don Lino Africa?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Don Lino Africa?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Pilon, La Palina Bronze Label and Rocky Patel LB1. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.