Stallone - Azabache Maduro Toro
From Stallone Cigars, a brand founded in 2014 by cutting horse competitor Tony Barrios and known for its strong equestrian theme, comes the Azabache Maduro Toro. This handmade, box-pressed cigar (6x56) is a true Nicaraguan puro, featuring a dark Maduro wrapper, binder, and filler all sourced from Nicaragua.
It offers a complex, Medium-Full strength profile packed with flavor: look for notes of wood, spice, coffee, toast, sweetness, black pepper, and dark chocolate. Stallone Cigars entered the US market in August 2020 and brings a unique, horse-centric identity to blends like the Azabache.
- Manufacturer: Stallone Cigars
- Wrapper: Nicaraguan Maduro
- Binder: Nicaraguan
- Filler: Nicaraguan
- Rolling: Handmade / Box Press
- Strength: Medium-Full
- Size: 6 x 56
About Stallone:
Stallone Cigars, founded in 2014 by Tony Barrios, is a boutique cigar brand that artfully combines Barrios's passions for cigars and horses. The name "Stallone," meaning "stallion" in Italian, reflects this equestrian inspiration, with each cigar line named after horse breeds and their corresponding coat colors. Based in Estelí, Nicaragua, Stallone Cigars utilizes the region's mineral-rich volcanic soil to cultivate premium tobacco. The company emphasizes quality craftsmanship, employing rollers with at least a decade of experience and sourcing top-tier tobacco from countries like Nicaragua, Brazil, Mexico, and Ecuador. Notable lines include the Cowboy Series, featuring blends such as Alazán Corojo and Negro Maduro, and limited editions like the Clydesdale, a 6½ x 60 Nicaraguan puro with a shaggy foot, aged for six years. Stallone Cigars aims to deliver a unique and flavorful smoking experience, appealing to both seasoned aficionados and newcomers alike.