Zino Platinum Grand Master
Wrapper: Connecticut/Ecuador
Binder: Connecticut
Filler: Dominican/Peru
Size: 5 ½ x 52
Cost: $15
Pre Light
The Grand Master is a double capped mild cigar brought to us by the good people at Zino. The Connecticut wrapper is very light and looks extremely delicate. The cold wrapper has a sweet smell to it and so does the draw of the foot. The draw is perfect not too tight and not too loose.
1st Third
The cigar starts off smooth and creamy with no spice. The burn has been good with flavors of cocoa and coffee here in the first inch or so. It is very mild but the flavors aren’t dull at all.
2nd Third
The ash is holding on for quite a long time and the burn has needed no touch ups so far. The cocoa and coffee are still there with notes of wood coming and going. It’s burning pretty cool and at a good pace.
Final Third
The flavors of this Zino stayed the same throughout the entire experience. The construction of the cigar was great, I had no problems with the burn.
Overall
For being a $15 cigar I was expecting a little more. I mean I know it was a mild Connecticut cigar but still the cigar did not live up to the price tag at all. I’d rather grab an EP Carrillo New Wave or Perdomo Champagne if I am looking for a mild morning smoke. Construction was great but this cigar won’t be going in my humidor unless it’s a gift. But hey that’s just my opinion give it a try for yourself.
Keep em burnin’
Griff
November 28, 2011 at 9:33 AM
I had a Zino Platinum this past Friday, this was a $31 stick (it was gifted to me) I also was not impressed for the price.
November 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Thanx for the review Rob. I have not tried this cigar and from what I have heard from several reviews, I will never be trying this cigar. Mostly for the price but also not one review indicated that this cigar flavorwise was worth the price. Oh, and GO SABRES!
December 4, 2011 at 9:36 PM
i feel the same way. oh and by the way my bruins are killing it
December 4, 2011 at 7:28 PM
Griff I haven’t had this smoke and think I’ll have to search it out.
December 4, 2011 at 9:35 PM
i wouldn’t if i were you. they r not worth the lofty price tag
December 18, 2011 at 11:48 PM
I’ve tried these as well and for the most part have found the crown series to be good but the regular lines to be nothing special. Thanks for the review buddy.