Zino
Nicaragua
Zino Nicaragua is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Diadema Cigars de Honduras. It pairs Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper; Nicaragua (Semilla 56 Seco) binder; Dominican Republic (San Vicente & San Vicente Mejorado Secos), Honduras (Olancho & Jamastran Visus) & Nicaragua (Ometepe Visus) filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 4 × 44 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- Zino
- Wrapper
- Ecuador (Connecticut)
- Binder
- Nicaragua (Semilla 56 Seco)
- Filler
- Dominican Republic (San Vicente & San Vicente Mejorado Secos), Honduras (Olancho & Jamastran Visus) & Nicaragua (Ometepe Visus)
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- Diadema Cigars de Honduras
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 6 · 4 × 44 to 6 × 60
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsZino Nicaragua 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
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What does Zino Nicaragua taste like?
Zino Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua?
Zino Nicaragua is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is Zino Nicaragua 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 Zino Nicaragua made?
Zino Nicaragua is made in Honduras at Diadema Cigars de Honduras, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Zino Nicaragua use?
Zino Nicaragua uses an Ecuador (Connecticut) wrapper over a Nicaragua (Semilla 56 Seco) binder, with Dominican Republic (San Vicente & San Vicente Mejorado Secos), Honduras (Olancho & Jamastran Visus) & Nicaragua (Ometepe Visus) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Zino Nicaragua come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: Half Corona (4 × 44), Toro (6 × 50), Toro (6x50) (6 × 50), Short Torpedo (4 × 52), Robusto (5 × 54) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Zino Nicaragua?
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 Nicaragua?
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 Nicaragua?
Cigars with a similar build include Caldwell Blind Man's Bluff Connecticut ST, 7-20-4 The Hustler and Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Honduras, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.