The Zino Nicaragua Robusto is a medium-bodied cigar, perfectly suited for novice or occasional cigar smokers looking for a smooth, flavourful profile. A blend of aged tobaccos starting with a smooth creamy Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper covers this cigar, a Nicaraguan binder is used along with a rich array of tobaccos from Nicaragua, Honduras and the Dominican Republic.
If you want to try this cigar yourself, the Zino Nicaragua Robusto is available here at Havana House.
About the Zino Nicaragua Robusto Cigar
Owner: Davidoff
Factory: Diadema Cigars de Honduras S.A.
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Ecuador (Connecticut)
Binder: Nicaragua (Semilla 56 Seco)
Filler: Dominican Republic (San Vicente and San Vicente Mejorado Secos), Honduras (Olancho and Jamastran Visus) & Nicaragua (Ometepe Visus)
Strength: Medium
Size: Robusto 5″ x 54
Reviewed by: Ross from the Windsor shop
The Beginning
The Zino Robusto opens with a dry, toasty flavour that lightly tingles the front of the tongue. Subtle notes of hay emerge on the palate, accompanied by occasional hints of smokiness on the retrohale and a smooth, creamy body. As the ash drops around the one-inch mark, the cigar begins to reveal a pleasing level of complexity.
The Middle
The cigar delivers a distinctly earthier profile, both on the palate and through the nose, a trait that continues into the middle of the smoke. A dry, woody and hay-like flavour features prominently early on, but begins to fade around the halfway point as the profile shifts to something deeper and more robust. After this transition, only fleeting hints of that initial dryness and a touch of sweetness remain.
Construction is consistently very good; the cigar maintains an even burn line with just a regular puff. Flavour is a solid medium, the body is similarly balanced, and the strength remains cautiously on the lighter side of medium, never quite venturing into stronger territory.
The End
Many of the same flavours from earlier, particularly those from the middle of the cigar, remain present and have settled nicely, allowing each note to stand out and demonstrate how harmoniously they work together. I finally set the cigar down with about 1cm remaining. An extremely pleasant experience overall.
Burn & Draw
Great burn on the cigar, even burn line all the way down. No need for touchups or relighting.
Construction is good, so the draw was on point. If you are a fast smoker it won’t overheat. I take things slowly so the cigar can showcase all of its flavour.
Overall
This is certainly a cigar worth trying, and one that deserves a place in your humidor. It’s ideal for those moments when you want a reliable smoke for yourself or something flavourful and enjoyable to offer a guest. It’s a cigar that delivers, whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned smoker.
Ross Rating: 7/10
What alcoholic drink would I pair the Zino Nicaragua Robusto with?
The Zino Nicaragua Robusto Cigar pairs very well Augustiner Helles.
What soft drink would I pair the Zino Nicaragua Robusto Cigar with?
Sprite, simple and brings out the cigar flavour.
Would I smoke the Zino Nicaragua Robusto Cigar again?
If I want a relaxing summer smoke, the Zino is on my rotation.
