Villa Zamorano Danlí Robusto

The Villa Zamorano Danlí Robusto, in its 5 x 50 format, is a Honduran cigar with a sober appearance. Produced at the Fábrica de Puros (owned by Maya Selva and inaugurated at the beginning of the year), it combines a Carmelita wrapper from Honduras, a Trojes binder and an entirely Honduran filler.

Visually, the cigar has a light brown wrapper with reddish highlights, supple to the touch and well-filled without excess. The band, whose tones evoke the terroir and fields, gives the whole a rustic and simple image. The construction confirms these first impressions: it feels supple and consistent. When unlit, earthy and humus notes emerge, with a smooth draw that promises easy burning.

Tasting notes

Lighting it up immediately reveals a first soft, woody note, supported by a hint of liquorice. The smoke is dense, smooth and soft on the palate, enveloping from the very first puffs. The retro-olfaction reveals a slight hint of spice, but the experience remains accessible and could easily be enjoyed by an occasional smoker. The strength at the start is light, the burn is even and the compact ash holds well.

In the second third, nutty aromas appear and bring an interesting evolution without disrupting the balance. The strength remains light to medium, while a hint of acidity, reminiscent of coffee, subtly awakens the tip of the tongue. This acidity adds depth without being aggressive. The cigar remains easy to enjoy and highly accessible.

At the start of the final third, green notes appear, evoking freshly cut grass and ivy. The cigar warms up slightly as it approaches the band, probably accentuated by a slightly rapid smoking pace. However, this evolution remains consistent with a balanced and smooth tasting experience.

Pairing

The Villa Zamorano Danlí Robusto is a simple, easy-going cigar with accessible, balanced aromas. It is the perfect choice for a morning cigar accompanied by a cup of coffee, or for enthusiasts looking for a smooth, reassuring smoke. Thirty years after her debut in the cigar world, Maya Selva offers the VZ Danlí range as a tribute to the Honduran tradition of tobacco cultivation, faithful to the spirit of simplicity and sincerity that characterises her creations.

The cigar anecdote

With the VZ Danlí range, Maya Selva pays tribute to the Honduran tradition of tobacco cultivation, remaining faithful to the spirit of simplicity and sincerity that characterises her creations.