E.P. Carrillo
Ascend
E.P. Carrillo Ascend is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper; Nicaraguan (Jalapa) binder; Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli) filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 58.
- Maker
- E.P. Carrillo
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro
- Binder
- Nicaraguan (Jalapa)
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli)
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 to 6¼ × 58
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsE.P. Carrillo Ascend uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: espresso, stout, or an aged rum.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does E.P. Carrillo Ascend taste like?
E.P. Carrillo Ascend uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper. Oscuro wrappers, the darkest shade, tend toward espresso, dark chocolate and earth. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is E.P. Carrillo Ascend?
E.P. Carrillo Ascend is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is E.P. Carrillo Ascend good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is E.P. Carrillo Ascend made?
E.P. Carrillo Ascend is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Ascend use?
E.P. Carrillo Ascend uses an Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper over a Nicaraguan (Jalapa) binder, with Nicaraguan (Jalapa, Esteli) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does E.P. Carrillo Ascend come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Saddle (5 × 50), Ridge (6 × 52) and Peak (6¼ × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo Ascend?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with E.P. Carrillo Ascend?
With an oscuro wrapper, common pairings are espresso, stout, or an aged rum. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to E.P. Carrillo Ascend?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Late Hour, Partagás 1845 Extra Oscuro and My Father La Opulencia. They share oscuro wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.