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E.P. Carrillo

Dark Rituals

E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; Ecuadorian binder; Nicaraguan filler. It comes in one listed size, 5 × 50.

Maker
E.P. Carrillo
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Binder
Ecuadorian
Filler
Nicaraguan
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera La Alianza
Strength
medium-full
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 brings

E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
  • Pair with: port, stout, or a sweet bourbon.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

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E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals questions

What does E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals taste like?

E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Connecticut broadleaf wrappers tend toward dark chocolate, molasses and a heavy sweetness. 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 Dark Rituals?

E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.

Is E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals 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 Dark Rituals made?

E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals use?

E.P. Carrillo Dark Rituals uses a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper over an Ecuadorian 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 Dark Rituals 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 Dark Rituals?

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 Dark Rituals?

With a broadleaf wrapper, common pairings are port, stout, or a sweet bourbon. 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 Dark Rituals?

Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Le Careme, La Aurora 107 USA and Henry Clay Classic. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.