It’s been nearly three years, but at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. and E.P. Carrillo will be introducing another cigar to their INCH line, the E.P. Carrillo INCH Limited Edition 2019. The cigar comes in one size – 6 1/8 x 64. It features a Connecticut Habano Maduro wrapper, a leaf Perez-Carrillo […]
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo TAA Exclusive (2018)
With 2018 being the 50th anniversary of the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA) it was no surprise that the organization’s annual limited edition series saw its largest collection of cigars to date. The 2018 TAA Exclusive Series would see 14 new additions to the series. Included in the series would be several companies that would have […]
Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo La Historia 656 to be Released as TAA Exclusive
A fifth size is coming to E.P. Carrillo’s La Historia line, and one will be an exclusive to the Tobacconists Association of America (TAA). The company has announced it is adding the La Historia 656 as an exclusive that will be a part of the 2019 TAA Exclusive series. The cigar will be made available […]
Cigar Review: Encore by E.P. Carrillo Majestic
At the 2016 IPCPR Trade Show, E.P. Carrillo announced a new line known as the Encore. Prior to that trade show, the E.P. Carrillo portfolio underwent a major overhaul. During that time, the La Historia and Encore were put in a group in the E.P. Carrillo portfolio that became known as the Perez-Carrillo Series (which was […]
Prime Time Episode 71: Jose Blanco, E.P. Carrillo
The Professor comes to Prime Time On Episode 71, José Blanco makes his Prime Time debut. We will not only catch up on José’s happenings at E.P. Carrillo, but we will do an extended deliberations segment where we will cover a potpourri of industry topics. This will be an episode you won’t want to miss. […]
Announcement: Prime Time Episode 71 – Jose Blanco, E.P. Carrillo 10/11 10pm EST 9pm CST
Look who is coming to Prime Time. On Episode 71, José Blanco makes his Prime Time debut. We will not only catch up on José’s happenings at E.P. Carrillo, but we will do an extended deliberations segment where we will cover a potpourri of industry topics. This will be an episode you won’t want […]
Feature Story: Spotlight on E.P. Carrillo at the 2018 IPCPR
Two years ago, E.P. Carrillo overhauled its entire portfolio. This saw most of the existing lines undergo either packaging and/or blend changes as well as the additions of some new lines. The past two years have been quieter compared to 2016, but the company has had no problem showcasing some newer offerings. This year E.P. […]
Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo INCH Ringmaster to Launch at 2018 IPCPR
Last week, E.P. Carrillo Cigars announced the latest installment to its INCH brand, The Ringmaster. Earlier this week, details of the release were disclosed to Cigar Aficionado. The cigar is the first all-Nicaraguan blend to be part of the INCH family. The cigar comes in two sizes: 5 3/8 x 64 and 6 1/4 x […]
Prime Time Special Edition 31: One Year Anniversary with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr.
For Special Edition #31, we celebrate the one year anniversary of Prime Time Special Edition – and we honored to have a true maverick in the cigar industry to help us celebrate – Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr! Ernesto was incredibly generous with his time. We’ll kick things off talking about a passion project of his – […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition #31 – One Year Anniversary with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr of E.P. Carrillo
Tonight, we celebrate the one year anniversary of Prime Time Special Edition – and we bring in a true maverick in the cigar industry to help us celebrate – Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr! We will talk about to Ernesto on his distinguished career – including his tenure at E.P. Carrillo. Plus we will smoke his long […]