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The Zino Platinum Scepter Grand Master Tubo is a 5 1/2 x 52 toro packed in an individual tube, with an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Dominican and Peruvian filler. It is rated mild, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
The Zino Platinum Scepter Grand Master Tubo is a 5 1/2 x 52 toro packed in its own tube, built from an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with Dominican and Peruvian tobacco in the filler. It belongs to the Scepter Series of Zino Platinum, a Davidoff brand, and is made in the Dominican Republic.
What It Tastes Like
The only critic scores we found cover the uncased Grand Master at the same size, and both predate 2005. Cigar Aficionado gave it 86 points in April 2004, noting wood and toast with a faint vanilla edge and a light-to-medium body. Cigar Insider scored it 88 in July 2003, calling it medium-full, with leather and wood, building strength and lingering spice. Descriptions of it mention roasted nuts, cedar and coffee.
Who It’s For
- Golfers and travelers who want a toro that rides safely in a bag.
- Connecticut-wrapper fans curious about Peruvian filler in a Dominican blend.
- Zino Platinum fans after the Scepter Series in tubed form.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Its own tube, shields the wrapper on the go
- Cigar Aficionado’s 2004 tasters found a free draw and even burn
Cons
- That 2004 sample had a crooked head
About Zino Platinum
halfwheel reports that Davidoff launched Zino Platinum in 2002 to court a hip-hop crowd. An undated New York Times article posted on brand partner Peter Arnell’s website says the Scepter Series followed the original Crown Series and that Hendrik Kelner made the cigars.
Pairing and Storage
For a gentle toro, try a light lager or champagne from our cigar pairing guide. A tube is a travel case, not a humidor; our humidor basics guide covers longer storage.
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Zino Platinum Scepter Grand Master Tubo FAQ
How strong is the Zino Platinum Scepter Grand Master Tubo?
Sources split. It is generally rated mild. Cigar Aficionado put the uncased Grand Master at mild-medium in April 2004, while Cigar Insider rated it medium-full in July 2003. We list it as mild.
What size is the Grand Master Tubo?
The tubed version measures 5 1/2 x 52, a size Cigar Aficionado classes as a toro.
What tobacco is in the Scepter Grand Master Tubo?
An Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper covers Dominican and Peruvian filler. Cigar Aficionado lists a Connecticut binder.
Is the tubed Grand Master different from the regular Grand Master?
Both share the same size and blend, and each Tubo cigar ships in its own black tube.
See Platinum, Nicaragua and Honduras lines on our Zino cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Mild |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Connecticut |
| Binder | Connecticut |
| Filler | Dominican Republic, Peru |
| Length | 5 1/2" |
| Gauge | 52 |
