E.P Carrillo Encore Majestic Cigar - Box of 20

Length: 5 3/8"
Ring Gauge: 52
Strength: Medium

Packaging: Box of 20
Vitola: Robusto
Smoking Time: 45 Minutes

Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua

Rated Cigar of the Year 2018 by Cigar Aficionado. 

EP CARRILLO 

The roots of the Perez-Carrillo family are in Cuba, where Ernesto Sr. was born in 1904. He began learning about tobacco and cigars early in his childhood from his father who rolled and sold penny cigars in the streets of Havana. After working as a tobacco buyer for many years, Ernesto Sr. launched the family cigar dynasty in 1948 when he purchased El Credito, a small cigar factory in Havana. The Perez-Carrillo family became well-respected in Cuba, and Ernesto Sr. was elected to the Senate in 1954 and 1958.

But, as the Cuban Revolution took hold and Castro gained control of Cuba, the Perez-Carrillo family’s life changed forever - the government confiscated the family’s properties including the beloved El Credito factory. Fearing for their safety, the family fled to Miami, but not before leaving Ernesto with a lasting impression of his homeland.

Ernesto Sr. expected the move to be temporary, but it soon became clear that returning to Cuba was not to be, Ernesto Sr. focused on making Miami his home. Returning to what he did best: making cigars. Nine years passed, but finally Ernesto Sr. was able to purchase a cigar factory in Little Havana, fittingly naming it El Credito.

His son and namesake Ernesto (Who originally had a passion for chasing a dream in Jazz music and not cigars) worked alongside his father, Ernesto to make cigars for the locals in Little Havana. It wasn’t until his father contemplated selling El Credito in 1976 that young Ernesto realized that this was his calling in life. He convinced his father not to sell, and for the next four years, he shadowed him to see how a master created a cigar. When his father passed away in 1980, a 29-year old Ernesto took over the reins of El Credito

Today, Ernesto gives credit to his father for teaching him most of what he knows about cigars. The most valuable lessons Ernesto learned from his father were from the examples he set in his everyday life – dedication to work, humility, patience and respect. These are the same principles behind each cigar created by Master Blender Ernesto Perez-Carrillo.

ENCORE MAJESTIC

Following the critically acclaimed La Historia, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo delivers yet another masterpiece with the E.P. Carrillo Encore. As the second part of an extraordinary series, the Encore is the master’s way of presenting another stellar performance for all to enjoy. Just as we all have an encore within us, ready to rise to the challenge, so does Ernesto, showcasing his unparalleled expertise in this remarkable cigar.

A premium Dominican robusto with flavour to spare. Featuring a gorgeous reddish-brown Nicaraguan wrapper that covers top-shelf Nicaraguan binder and filler. Experience the next entry into the already historic Family Series by EP Carrillo. 

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The medium-bodied Encore Majestic will dazzle your palate with notes of rich earth and a crisp spice, all while balancing out the experience nicely with a sweet undertone.

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95 / 100 

"Lively and zesty with initial spicy notes of horseradish and white pepper that contrast its sweeter, creamier notes of candied cashew and maple-glazed pecan. Interesting and delicious..."