E.P. Carrillo
Encore
E.P. Carrillo Encore is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Nicaraguan wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 6 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6⅞ × 54.
- Maker
- E.P. Carrillo
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 6 · 5 × 50 to 6⅞ × 54
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for E.P. Carrillo Encore yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6.125-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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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How strong is E.P. Carrillo Encore?
E.P. Carrillo Encore is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is E.P. Carrillo Encore 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 Encore made?
E.P. Carrillo Encore is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Encore use?
E.P. Carrillo Encore uses a Nicaraguan 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 Encore come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 6 sizes: El Futuro (5 × 50), Celestial (6⅛ × 50), Majestic (5⅜ × 52), Majestic (5⅜ × 52), Valientes (6⅛ × 52) and El Primero (6⅞ × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo Encore?
For a 6.125-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 cigars are similar to E.P. Carrillo Encore?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Le Careme. They share medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.