The Zino Nicaragua Toro stands out with its box-pressed 6x50 frame packing Nicaraguan puro goodness. At $30.50 per stick, this medium-bodied smoke features an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper hugging Semilla 56 Seco binder leaves. Let's light up this celebration of Zino Davidoff's adventurous legacy.
The initial third delivers cedar notes with cashew undertones - typical Nicaraguan earthy sweetness without overwhelming strength. By the second third, the signature Davidoff creaminess emerges alongside baking spices and 70% dark chocolate intensity.
Final third brings caramelized sugar notes with white pepper tingle. Watch for occasional tar buildup past the band - common in high-priming Nicaraguan leaves. Burn stays razor-sharp for 85-100 minute sessions.
Using Jalapa valley ligero leaves for sweetness and Ometepe Island viso for power, the blend undergoes 60°C fermentation to mellow nicotine bite. The Connecticut wrapper adds creamy balance to the Nicaraguan core.
