E.P. Carrillo
Dusk
E.P. Carrillo Dusk is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper; Ecuadorian binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- E.P. Carrillo
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Broadleaf
- Binder
- Ecuadorian
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 2 · 5 × 50 to 6 × 52
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 Dusk uses a Connecticut Broadleaf 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 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
- 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
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What does E.P. Carrillo Dusk taste like?
E.P. Carrillo Dusk uses a Connecticut Broadleaf 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 Dusk?
E.P. Carrillo Dusk is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is E.P. Carrillo Dusk 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 Dusk made?
E.P. Carrillo Dusk is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Dusk use?
E.P. Carrillo Dusk uses a Connecticut Broadleaf 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 Dusk come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50) and Stout Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo Dusk?
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 Dusk?
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 Dusk?
Cigars with a similar build include Diamond Crown Maduro, Ashton Aged Maduro and Crowned Heads Le Careme. They share broadleaf wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.