Description
Stallone 10 Year Aged Collection Original Production: Zaino Broadleaf
Size: Toro (varied production)
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan
Flavor Notes: Dark chocolate, espresso, molasses, leather, oak, black pepper
Pairing Notes: Bourbon, espresso, dark chocolate truffles, or aged rum
Manufacturer: Stallone Cigars by Tony Barrios
Privada Storytelling
The Zaino Broadleaf is the darkest, most brooding member of Tony Barrios’ decade-old experiment. Ten years ago, when Tony first arrived in Nicaragua from Venezuela, he poured his heart into crafting his inaugural collection of cigars. Among them, the Broadleaf-wrapped Zaino quickly became the boldest of the batch. Rich, earthy, and unapologetically powerful, it was meant to stand as the heavyweight in his first production.
A full decade later, this cigar has been transformed by time. What once was brash now smokes with elegance and maturity. Ten years of rest has layered nuance into its strength, mellowing rough edges and sharpening its natural sweetness. The Zaino Broadleaf is not just a cigar; it’s a time capsule of Tony’s journey, where ambition and artistry intersect with patience and perseverance.
Flavor Journey
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First Third: Dense notes of dark chocolate and espresso dominate, supported by oak and a touch of earthy leather. Black pepper stirs gently on the retrohale.
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Second Third: Sweet molasses and dried fruit weave into the smoke, balanced by roasted nuts and charred cedar. The Broadleaf’s signature grit shines, refined by age into a chewy, velvety texture.
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Final Third: Espresso and bitter cocoa return, intensified by spice and oak. Leather and earth round out the finale, leaving a lingering sweetness laced with pepper.
Why It Belongs in Privada
The Zaino Broadleaf captures the very essence of Privada’s mission: uncovering rare, aged treasures that most will never have the chance to experience. Ten years of rest has elevated this Broadleaf into something truly unique — a cigar that smokes like history itself. By bringing Tony’s earliest work to light, Privada allows its members to witness not only the evolution of the leaf but also the evolution of a blender who risked everything to create something timeless.
