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Stallone The Pony is a 4 x 58 short gordo with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder and a filler of Nicaraguan leaf and Connecticut broadleaf, made at Las Villas Cigars in Nicaragua. Reviewers disagree on how strong it smokes, and we sell it as singles.
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Description
Stallone The Pony is a stubby 4 x 58 short gordo dressed in an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper, with a Nicaraguan binder and a filler that mixes Nicaraguan tobacco with Connecticut broadleaf. halfwheel lists it as rolled at Las Villas Cigars in Nicaragua, which previously operated under the Tabacalera La Perla name.
What It Tastes Like
Stogie Press awarded it 93 points on August 16, 2021, judging it mild to medium and picking up pepper, cedar and a hint of citrus at the start, caramel, malt, cocoa and nuts as the first third closed, and a faint vanilla note only near the end. halfwheel’s Charlie Minato was far less taken: his samples tasted bitter and parched throughout, leaning on grain, earth and mustiness with white pepper and brown mustard, and he rated the strength medium-full to full, above Stallone’s own medium label.
Who It’s For
- Short-break smokers who want a thick ring gauge without committing to a long cigar.
- Sumatra wrapper fans curious how that leaf pairs with a broadleaf-laced filler.
- Stallone followers who have tried the Cowboy Series and want a compact option from the same maker.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Scored 93 by Stogie Press (August 2021)
- A 58 ring gauge packed into a four-inch length
Cons
- halfwheel’s reviewer found persistent bitterness
- Published strength readings run from mild-medium to full
About The Pony
The Pony debuted at the Tobacco Plus Expo in Las Vegas in May 2021, and Cigar Inspector described it as the first Stallone blend outside the company’s six-blend Cowboy Series. Cigar Coop notes that owner Tony Barrios competes in cutting-horse events and that the Cowboy Series blends take their names from horse coat colors.
Compare Similar Cigars
- Nub Cameroon 460: Oliva’s 4 x 60 short format, which Cigar Inspector credits with popularizing the stubby size The Pony uses, here under a Cameroon wrapper.
- Nub Maduro 460: the same 4 x 60 Nub format with a dark Brazilian maduro wrapper.
- Stallone Alazán Corojo Toro: a longer Cowboy Series cigar finished in Brazilian Corojo leaf.
- Stallone Palomino Connecticut Toro: the Cowboy Series blend built around a Connecticut shade wrapper.
Stallone The Pony FAQ
How strong is Stallone The Pony?
Stallone rates it medium, according to halfwheel, but reviewers disagree: Stogie Press called it mild to medium in August 2021, while halfwheel found it medium-full to full.
Is The Pony 4 or 4 1/2 inches long?
halfwheel, Cigar Coop and Cigar Inspector all list it at 4 x 58. Stogie Press gave 4.5 x 58 in its 2021 review.
What tobacco goes into The Pony?
An Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper surrounds a Nicaraguan binder and long filler that blends Nicaraguan leaf with U.S.-grown Connecticut broadleaf.
Where is Stallone The Pony made?
halfwheel reports it is rolled at Las Villas Cigars, the Nicaraguan factory formerly called Tabacalera La Perla.
Browse the rest of the horse-named lineup on our Stallone Cigars page.
Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Origin | |
| Shape | Short Gordo |
| Wrapper | Ecuador Sumatra |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua, USA |
| Length | 4" |
| Gauge | 58 |