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The Sweet Science of Smoke

Zino’s Latest dynamo floors the competition


Time stops when a cigar is lit. The friction between match head and scratch strip is a thing of beauty for any cigar smoker. All eyes are drawn to the flame now illuminating the cupped hand guarding it from the breeze. The cigar’s perfectly sliced head slowly burns as the flame ignites the array of tobacco and notes. Each puff gives the smoker a unique introduction to the comprised elements of the maker’s craftsmanship. The wistful nod is the affirmation of quality. Idealistically, every cigar should give you this anticipation. Some manufacturers are foolish enough to believe that standing behind a country’s flag will place them in an elite category, but not every cigar is made the same.

The Zino Platinum Crown Double Grandé is the aficionado’s choice—hands down. This heavyweight is the cousin of the Scepter Series and boasts a cornucopia of flavor and style that sets it apart from the usual lineup of suspects. With aromatic tobacco from the Dominican Republic, a tight binder from Connecticut and an amazing Ecuadorian finish, the makers at Zino have outdone themselves. The Zino Platinum Crown Double Grandé is luxury personified in each inhalation. This powerhouse’s spectrum of notes will entice you to take the next toke. In addition to the taste, the cigar burns with such elegance that it is a perfect selection for summer. Don’t be fooled by the so-called smooth operators who shadowbox and double-cross. Many run-of-the-mill challengers will try to doll up a lackluster stogie and pass it off as worthy contender. The Zino Platinum Crown Double Grandé’s one-two combination of taste and substance makes it the undisputed grand champion of any smoke ring.

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