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Classic Tradition

Zino Classic Tradition is a mild-medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Davidoff of Geneva. It pairs Ecuador Connecticut wrapper; Brazil binder; Dominican/Brazil filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 43.

Maker
Zino
Wrapper
Ecuador Connecticut
Binder
Brazil
Filler
Dominican/Brazil
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Davidoff of Geneva
Strength
mild-medium
Sizes
1 · 6 × 43

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

Zino Classic Tradition uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.
  • Pair with: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

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Zino Classic Tradition questions

What does Zino Classic Tradition taste like?

Zino Classic Tradition uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Zino Classic Tradition?

Zino Classic Tradition is listed as mild-medium strength. Mild to medium: an easy daytime smoke and a gentle step up from a first cigar.

Is Zino Classic Tradition good for beginners?

Yes. It is listed as mild to mild-medium, which is where most smokers start. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.

Where is Zino Classic Tradition made?

Zino Classic Tradition is made in Dominican Republic at Davidoff of Geneva, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does Zino Classic Tradition use?

Zino Classic Tradition uses an Ecuador Connecticut wrapper over a Brazil binder, with Dominican/Brazil filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does Zino Classic Tradition come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Classic Tradition (6x43) (6 × 43). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke Zino Classic Tradition?

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 Zino Classic Tradition?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.

What cigars are similar to Zino Classic Tradition?

Cigars with a similar build include AVO Limited Edition 2009, Ashton Cabinet Selection and Diamond Crown Classic. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, mild-medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.