WHAT? Yes holla, the cigar fairy! Zino Honduras is not a quiet extension. It is a statement. More intensity, more character - and a clear step in a new direction.

A new sound in the Zino universe

From 26 June 2026*, Oettinger Davidoff is expanding its Zino Cigars brand with a new line: Zino Honduras. And the very first thought of it conjures up an image: warm earth, dense air, tobacco fields alternating between glowing sun and cool nights. This is exactly where this cigar begins.

*Launch dates and availability may vary by country.

Zino Honduras appears as an independent line - not as a variation, but as a deliberate contrast to the existing Zino Nicaragua. While Nicaragua has already established a strong market position and a growing fan base, Honduras goes one step further: more intense, more characterful, more direct.

Who is it suitable for? For aficionados who want a Full-bodied experience with noticeably higher intensity search.

The blend: two regions, one field of tension

The core of this line lies in the interplay between two worlds:

Jamastrán Valley - spicy, strong, distinctive
Copán - sweet, woody, earthy

The whole thing is connected by a Ecuadorian binder leaf, which keeps the balance like a silent conductor. The climatic conditions in Copán are particularly fascinating. Warm days boost sugar production in the tobacco. Cold nights preserve this sweetness. The result is not a simple flavour - but a multi-layered foundation that slowly unfolds.

The real challenge, however, lay elsewhere: not only to mix these two characters - powerful and sweet - but also to create the right balance between them. harmoniously. A process that requires experience, patience and craftsmanship.

Flavour: Central America on the move

Zino Honduras has a clear Central American profile - and thus deliberately sets itself apart from Zino Nicaragua. What happens in the smoke is not a static flavour, but a game:

Rosewood
Orange
Cream

This combination is not accidental. It moves between depth and freshness, between structure and elegance. The result: a Medium-intensity, complex pleasure experience, which occupies a position of its own within the Oettinger Davidoff portfolio.

Formats

Zino Honduras not only comes with a new blend - but with a clear focus on flexibility:

Half Corona: available in wooden boxes of 25 and tins of 5 (pre-cut) / savouring time: 20 minutes | Dimensions: RG 44 x 4″ | Ø 1.7 cm x 10.2 cm
Robusto: available in wooden boxes of 25, packs of 5 and Freshpacks of 4 (pre-cut) / savouring time: 45 minutes | Dimensions: RG 54 x 5″ | Ø 2.2 cm x 12.7 cm
Toro: available in wooden boxes of 25, packs of 5 and Freshpacks of 4 (pre-cut) / savouring time: 50 minutes | Dimensions: RG 50 x 6″ | Ø 2.0 cm x 15.2 cm

But the real difference lies in the detail: Pre-cut cigars. All cigars are already pre-cut, especially in the Freshpacks. No cutter, no hesitation. Simply light up and let go.

The philosophy remains

Despite all the innovations, the core of Zino remains the same: „Live life from A to Zino.“ A thirst for discovery. Openness. Spontaneity. But Zino Honduras adds a new dimension: the brand is responding to a clear trend in the market - the desire for more intense cigars. Javier González (SVP Head Global Marketing & Innovation at Oettinger Davidoff) puts it in a nutshell: „The line combines quality craftsmanship with flexibility and spontaneity - exactly what Zino stands for. At the same time, the price positioning remains deliberately accessible. Premium, but not elitist. Pleasure that doesn't have to be an exclusive club.“

Introduction: The moment it begins

The official start: 26 June 2026* Market launch in specialist retailers and convenience stores. If you want to be there sooner: At the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (17-20 April 2026 in New Orleans), the line will already be presented. A classic set-up: first the whisper in the industry - then the broad appearance.

*Launch dates and availability may vary by country.

Conclusion: More than just a new line

Zino Honduras is not an update. It is a deliberate impulse. A step towards intensity - without losing the lightness of the brand. In other words: this cigar doesn't just want to please. It wants to trigger something.

I can't wait to see when the time comes!

Find Zino Honduras

About Oettinger Davidoff

The Oettinger Davidoff Group, with sales of over half a billion Swiss francs and more than 4,000 employees around the world, can trace its roots back to 1875 and is still an independent family business today. It is dedicated to the manufacture, marketing, distribution and retail sale of premium cigars, tobacco products and accessories. The premium cigar business includes the brands Davidoff, AVO, Camacho, Cusano, The Griffin's, Private Stock, Zino and Zino Platinum.

The Oettinger Davidoff Group also distributes numerous brands in several countries as a general agent. The company is strongly rooted in the «crop-to-shop» philosophy and thus pursues an approach of vertical integration, from the tobacco fields in the Dominican Republic and Honduras to the global network of 65 Davidoff flagship stores/satellites and strong authorised dealers in over 130 countries.

Zino Honduras: When Honduras suddenly asks for more