E.P. Carrillo
Encore Black
E.P. Carrillo Encore Black is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Nicaraguan (dark, oily) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 52.
- Maker
- E.P. Carrillo
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan (dark, oily)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Strength
- full
- 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 bringsCigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for E.P. Carrillo Encore Black yet.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
- 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 Black?
E.P. Carrillo Encore Black is listed as full strength. A full-strength cigar is best after a full meal and never on an empty stomach; keep water nearby and slow down if you feel the nicotine.
Is E.P. Carrillo Encore Black 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 Black made?
E.P. Carrillo Encore Black is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Encore Black use?
E.P. Carrillo Encore Black uses a Nicaraguan (dark, oily) 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 Black come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Bulwarks (5 × 50) and Fortresses (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo Encore Black?
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.