EP Carrillo Pledge Prequel (Box Pressed)

Cigar Intel

This robusto-sized gem (5" x 50) is the crown jewel of Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s celebrated trilogy, which also includes La Historia and Encore. Rolled at Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic, the Pledge Prequel by E.P. Carrillo features a dark, oily Connecticut Havana seed wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder and aged Nicaraguan fillers. The result is a rich, full-bodied smoke with a profile that evolves gracefully throughout the burn. Expect a slow draw, perfect construction, and a finish that will stay with you long after the final puff. It’s a true modern classic.

Tasting Notes

Right out of the gate, you’re met with bold flavors of spiced oak, black pepper, and licorice, layered over subtle earthiness. As it opens up, the cigar reveals a lush note of black cherry followed by warm baked apple and aromatic spices. The balance is dialed in, sweetness meets spice in just the right ratio, creating a rich, zesty profile that earned this cigar its top-tier accolades.