E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee

The E.P. Carrillo Cigar Co.'s Pledge Prequel, a Cigar of the Year winner in 2020, marked the company's second consecutive No.1 cigar. To follow up on this success, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo opted to enhance the blend by increasing the ring gauge to 58, creating a more robust smoking experience. The resulting cigar is a full-bodied smoke characterized by rich flavors of cocoa powder, black pepper, and hickory, complemented by sweet undertones of vanilla and marshmallow. Notably, the cigar features a dark Connecticut wrapper made from Cuban-seed tobacco. Perez-Carrillo deliberately stopped at a 58 ring gauge, as he believes that exceeding this size would compromise the true essence of the blend.

Filler Nicaragua

Binder Ecuador

Wrapper United States

Smoke time 70 min

Country Dominican Republic

Brand E.P. Carrillo

Type Gordo

Size 159" × 58

Strength