E.P. Carrillo
Cardinal
E.P. Carrillo Cardinal is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.
- Maker
- E.P. Carrillo
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 1 · 5 × 50
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 Cardinal uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 50 minutes to 1 h 15 min for a 5-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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 Cardinal taste like?
E.P. Carrillo Cardinal uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Cardinal?
E.P. Carrillo Cardinal is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is E.P. Carrillo Cardinal good for beginners?
Usually, yes. Medium strength is manageable for most newer smokers who smoke slowly after eating. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is E.P. Carrillo Cardinal made?
E.P. Carrillo Cardinal is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Cardinal use?
E.P. Carrillo Cardinal uses an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does E.P. Carrillo Cardinal come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Robusto (5 × 50). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo Cardinal?
For a 5-inch size, plan on about 50 minutes to 1 h 15 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 Cardinal?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Cardinal?
Cigars with a similar build include Davidoff Winston Churchill The Original Series, Avowed The Vow and La Aurora 120 Aniversario. They share habano wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.