Category: E.P. Carrillo
Blind Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | Pledge Sojourn
“Give me another one of these! This was a solid stick with flavors that I rather enjoy. The middle third was probably the weak spot on this cigar where flavors kind of drowned in themselves and the marshmallow puff. I’m not going to say that portion of the cigar was bad, but it was not the highlight. Fortunately, there’s plenty of other things going on in this cigar to make the downsides forgettable. ” -Isaac M. (The Nothing)
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Blind Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | New Wave Connecticut Divinos
“I might say this cigar wasn’t exactly in my wheelhouse when it comes to the flavor profile, but I also found it enjoyable. This was a solid cigar and it put on a good performance for my tastebuds. I could easily enjoy this one again.” -Isaac M. (The Nothing)
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Blind Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | La Historia Dona Elena
“An extremely earthy and smoky cigar. If you are a fan a sticks with strong mineral and hickory style flavors this should be added to your list to try. While it’s not exactly my preferred profile I definitely appreciated the layers of mineral, smoke, and hints of spice.” -Lauren S. (Lauren S.)
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Blind Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | Selección Oscuro Especial No. 6
“If you are in to earthy, spicy cigars, that perform well and don’t disappoint, then this is a cigar for you. It developed from medium to the high end of medium full throughout that smoking experience on an almost linear level. No abrupt changes in strength or body, and no re-lights or touchups needed. While it did end up a little bitter and spicy at the end, novice smokers should feel no fear with this cigar, as long as it is paired with something to offset the strength at the end, like a nice aged rum. Stout beer would overrun it, as would cask strength scotch or barrel proof bourbon. All in all a great experience that I look forward to trying again!” -Kevin A. (Kevin A.)
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Blind Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | Elencos Elites
“I loved all the warm spices, coco with a slight spiciness in the back of the throat that made me think this would be a great cigar to pair with English Breakfast tea on a cool crisp night. ” -Allison T. (The Yoga Ash)
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Quick Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | Encore Majestic
The Encore Majestic is the penultimate cigar smoking experience for me. Good looking, well constructed with a very good draw and burn, this smoking experience left me wanting nothing more than what I had. Easy to smoke, enjoyable to my palette and relaxing yet interesting, the Majestic maintained it’s great construction without need for touch-ups while producing a nice amount of bluish white smoke. The flavors were there right from the start with great progression and a weaving type quality that kept me very interested. It hits all my sweet spots of earthiness, chocolate and coffee, citrus and even a bit of nuttiness mixed in from time to time. I don’t buy a lot of boxes of cigars because I really do like variety but I dare say this is one cigar that will have a permanent place on my list of box worthy cigars.
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Cigar News: Carrillo-Agio Collaborate on DUETA Cigar
You will soon have the chance to enjoy the first handmade cigar blend released from the Balmoral Serie Signaturas (Signature Series) platform. Boris Wintermans collaborated with the E. P. Carrillo for this first release. The cigar is called DUETO, and it will premiere in the Royal Agio at the 2018 IPCPR trade show in Las Vegas.
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Blind Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | Short Run 2016
“Part of the joy of a blind review is finding out later what it is I was smoking. Well, I am very excited to find out on this one because I may be buying a box. The flavor and aroma combination was fantastic and interesting. The burn was incredible. The smoke output was HUGE. If it is a cigar in my price range, I will be stocking up.” –Matthew T. (A Huge Nerd)
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Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Details New Lines / Rebrands
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo always set out to lead the industry in innovative and groundbreaking ideas. Today we unveil a group of cigar lines that each have a unique and distinct set of parameters within the Series. Each Series is based on a greater concept that defines the cigars that make up that specific series. Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and the entire E. P. Carrillo Cigar Co. family introduce to you The Series.
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Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo Announces INCH Colorado
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is always pushing the envelope while he is creating blends for his loyal fans. As a Hall of Fame Master Blender, it is his goal to have each of his treasured cigars leave a lasting impression on each person that smokes Ernesto’s creations. One of Ernesto’s claim to fame is being the man behind the BIG RING gauge cigar and the phenomenon that has come along with it. Here at E.P. Carrillo Cigar Co., Ernesto has reinvented the BIG RING cigar in the INCH Series. Highly rated and known world over, the INCH Series is the consummate cigar for those that love the BIG cigar. Ernesto has been looking for the next BIG INCH and he has found it.
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Blind Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo | Selección Oscuro Nacionales
“I found the first third to be average in spite of a nice start of simple tobacco and oak. While the middle was very good, the finish quickly turned south. My mouth tasted like an ashtray before it was all over. With two thirds of this cigar not making the cut, I won’t be looking to try another.” -Gregg (McGreggor57)
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Cigar News: Casa de Montecristo Launches New Website
The Casa de Montecristo Chicago family is proud to announce the launch of the new online home for one of the most prestigious cigar retailers in the country. Introducing CDMCigars.com. The new premier online cigar boutique.
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