My overall thoughts on this cigar are that it would be a great daily smoke. I would definitely enjoy this during the midday with a nice cup of coffee.
Tony Barrios is the blender and owner of Stallone Cigars, a brand established in 2014 but born much earlier as a promise from Grandfather to Grandson. Recognized for aging his raw materials for years prior to being deemed ready for rolling, the name “Stallone” and the story behind it are just as special as the tobaccos Barrios works with. Tony’s Grandfather gave him a wild Stallion as a birthday gift when he was a boy and pledged that he would grow to tame it and eventually conquer other obstacles. The brand, and the quality of it’s products, all serve to keep his legacy alive.
Wrapper: Connecticut / Binder: Nicaraguan / Filler: Nicaraguan
Vitola: Robusto / Size: 5 x 50
Factory: Las Villas Cigars / Country of Origin: Nicaragua
Pre-light aroma, some baking spice, hints of vanilla, and almost of brown sugar scent
Foot had a smell of dark chocolate
Pre-like cold draw, was very airy with a medium amount of spice
First third I got cream coffee, and through the retrohale, crisp pear on the top of the palate with some baking spice. Nice floral aroma from the smoke as well.
At the midway point, I’m still getting the cream coffe. A nice amount of chocolate with an odd vanilla ice cream through the retrohale with some spice. The crisp pear notes persist as well.
The final third presents lots of dark flavors – black coffee, chocolate, earthy, leathery. More black pepper on the retrohale. A very good conclusion to a very good cigar.
