Description
"E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel" is a highly decorated cigar that was named "Cigar of the Year" by Cigar Aficionado in 2020 with a rating of 98 points. It is designed to be full-bodied and complex, offering a rich and intense smoking experience.
The flavor profile is deep and robust. It features pronounced notes of dark chocolate or cocoa, espresso, licorice, black cherry, and a distinct spice of black pepper. As the smoke develops, nuances of toasted oak, baking spices, and sometimes a warm note of baked apple emerge, elegantly balancing the complexity of the Nicaraguan filler. The smoke is creamy and voluminous.
- Strength (1–6): 5/6
- Flavor (1–6): 5/6
- Origin: Dominican Republic
- Wrapper: USA (Connecticut Habano, Cuban-Seed)
- Binder: Ecuador
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Format: Prequel (Robusto, Box-Pressed)
- Length in inches: 5 inches (5.0")
- Length in mm: 127 mm
- Ring gauge: 50 (corresponds to a diameter of approx. 19.8 mm or 50/64 inches)