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S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu

Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5⅝ × 46 to 7¼ × 40.

Maker
Gran Habano
Wrapper
Nicaraguan Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan Habano
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Honduras
Factory
G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas
Strength
medium-full
Sizes
3 · 5⅝ × 46 to 7¼ × 40

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu uses a Nicaraguan Habano 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
  • When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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matched on wrapper, strength, origin, factory

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Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu questions

What does Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu taste like?

Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu uses a Nicaraguan Habano 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 Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu?

Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu good for beginners?

It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu made?

Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu is made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu use?

Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu uses a Nicaraguan Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Lancero (7¼ × 40), Corona Gorda (5⅝ × 46) and Rolo (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu?

For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 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 Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu?

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 Gran Habano S.T.K. Miami Zulu Zulu?

Cigars with a similar build include CAO Consigliere, CLE Cuarenta and Dunhill Heritage. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.