E.P Carrillo Endure Toro Cigar - 1 Single

Length: 6"
Ring Gauge: 52
Strength: Medium

Packaging: 1 Single
Vitola: Toro
Smoking Time: 45 Minutes

Wrapper: Meerapfel Cameroon
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua

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.

ENDURE

"Endure" represents the convergence of two iconic legacies. The Perez-Carrillo family's journey from Cuba to the U.S. is a testament to their passion and perseverance in preserving cigar excellence. Meanwhile, the Meerapfel family's pivotal role in saving the Meerapfel Cameroon wrapper adds a layer of dedication and resilience to this blend.

This cigar is a narrative of overcoming adversity, from the fields of Meerapfel Cameroon to the hands of artisans, culminating in a masterpiece that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit.

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Medium body with rich, layered flavours. Unique hints of Meerapfel Cameroon spice; pairs perfectly with aged Scotch, robust coffee, and unforgettable moments.