Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Cigar News: Encore 656 by E.P. Carrillo to be Part of 2020 TAA Exclusive Series
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It’s been said that the cigars for the Tobacconist Association of America (TAA) are the best cigars by the best manufacturers for the best retailers. Now E.P. Carrillo its taking one of its most acclaimed blends and making it a part of the 2020 TAA Exclusive Series. Last week at a virtual meeting held by […]
Agile Cigar Review: Encore by E.P. Carrillo Valientes
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Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
Agile Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo La Historia 656 (2019 TAA Exclusive)
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Agile Cigar Reviews are cigar assessments where we use a lightweight, shorter format. These will never take the place of our comprehensive reviews. They are only used on blends we have previously assessed. This might be a blend we are re-scoring or giving a score for the first time. It might be a blend we […]
2019 Cigar of the Year Countdown #23: Encore by E.P. Carrillo Majestic
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“…the Encore smokes like no other Nicaraguan puro out there. ” Wrapper: Nicaraguan Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Country of Origin: Nicaragua Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. Majestic: 5 3/8 x 52 Price: $11.50 Review: Encore by E.P. Carrillo Majestic (3/4/19) Appearances on Countdown (By Year/Brand): 7 (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2019) Coming in at #23 is […]
Cigar Review: E.P. Carrillo Cardinal Impact Maduro No. 52
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As I reflect back on the decade 2010 – 2019, if there is one cigar line that continues to have me scratch my head its the E.P. Carrillo Cardinal line. This was a line introduced in 2012 and it was intended to offer a bolder and stronger cigar into the E.P. Carrillo portfolio. The Cardinal […]
Cigar News: José Blanco Departs E.P. Carrillo
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José Blanco, E.P. Carrillo’s Senior Vice President, is leaving the company. Cigar Aficionado first reported the story and the news was confirmed to Cigar Coop in a phone conversation with Blanco. The parting was described as an amicable one. Blanco’s departure becomes officially effective August 31st. During his time at E.P. Carrillo Blanco spent many […]
IPCPR 2019 Spotlight: E.P. Carrillo
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For E.P. Carrillo coming into IPCPR, they were one company that had what no other company had – they were the current title holders of Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar of the Year award. At the same time, the company had something else exciting going on – celebrating ten years in business. To commemorate ten years, […]
Prime Time from the IPCPR 2019 with Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. of E.P. Carrillo
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At the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show, Bear Duplisea catches up with the one and only Ernesto Perez-Carrillo of E.P. Carrillo. In this interview, Ernesto discusses his accolades from 2018, and what the company launched at the 2019 IPCPR Trade Show. Photo/Video Credits: Cigar Coop/#ElOsoFumarTakes
Cigar News: E.P. Carrillo 10th Anniversary Set Launching at 2019 IPCPR
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The year 2019 marks ten years since Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. launched his E.P. Carrillo cigar label. To mark the occasion the company has a special commemorative release that will feature two new sizes of two of the company’s most critically acclaimed blends, La Historia and Encore. The new sizes of La Historia and Encore will […]