“When I look at the (E.P. Carrillo) Medalla D’ Oro, this is a case where the stars in the sky align. This is the right blend coming together – in the right size. To me, the extra ligero, combined with the lonsdale shape elevates the NWC Short Run 2012 blend to a whole new level.” […]
Perez Carrillo (Photo Credit E.P. Carrillo Facebook page) It appears that the Perez Carrillo project by E.P. Carrillo is getting closer to reality. The company posted a picture on their Facebook page of some banding of the Perez Carrillo cigar. The photo caption said “COMING in MAY 2014!!!! “New Release”Perez-Carrillo cigar. Gorgeous band and awesome cigar! More […]
“E.P. Carrillo continues to take things to the next level as the E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 is another home run. When it comes to working with Ecuadorian Sumatra wrappers, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo might be the true master in this area.” #9 – E.P. Carrillo Short Run 2013 Coming in at #9 on the 2013 Cigar of […]
New Hampshire-based retailer Federal Cigar has announced, the return of the E.P. Carrilo Medalla D’Oro. This cigar was released back in March. 2013 as retail exclusive to Federal Cigar to commemorate the shop’s 92nd anniversary. Information was announced in an email communication to its customers. According to the communication, 47 boxes were held back from […]
E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014(Photo credit – E.P. Carrillo Facebook page) It appears as though the fifth installment of E.P. Carrillo’s Short Run Series will be an extension of the INCH brand. As we noted on the 12/14/13 Cigar Industry Report, photos of the E.P. Carrillo INCH Short Run 2014 appeared on the company’s […]
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The E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2013 is about to ship. At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo had on display the packaging for the Edicion Limitada 2013. At the time, details of the blend were still being finalized, but the company was taking orders. Cigar Aficionado confirmed details around the blend and the size in […]
E-Stunner by E.P. Carrillo At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo introduced its latest regular production offering – the E-Stunner. The E-Stunner marks is probably the company’s most different offering to date. One on hand, its packaging is very different – as it offers a very contemporary look. On the other hand, the sizes […]
At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo was taking orders for a new line extension to its popular E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut line called the Selectos de Oro. This new vitola was not on display, but it will be adding a lonsdale vitola to the line. The Selectos de Oro becomes the sixth […]
Packaging for the E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2013 At the 2013 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo showcased the packaging around the E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada 2013. The E.P. Carrillo Edicion Limitada has been a different blend each year done in one size for a one time release. We spoke to Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr and he […]
