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E.P. Carrillo

Essence Series Honduras

E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras is a medium strength cigar made in Honduras at Plasencia. It pairs Honduran Olancho San Agustin (OSA) wrapper; Honduran binder; Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 6 × 52 to 6 × 60.

Maker
E.P. Carrillo
Wrapper
Honduran Olancho San Agustin (OSA)
Binder
Honduran
Filler
Honduran, Nicaraguan
Country
Honduras
Factory
Plasencia
Strength
medium
Sizes
2 · 6 × 52 to 6 × 60

Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

CigarMind has no sourced tasting notes for E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras 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: Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
  • 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

2 in the catalog

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E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras questions

How strong is E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras?

E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras 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 Essence Series Honduras made?

E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras is made in Honduras at Plasencia, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras use?

E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras uses a Honduran Olancho San Agustin (OSA) wrapper over a Honduran binder, with Honduran, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: Toro (6 × 52) and Gordo (6 × 60). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Honduras?

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.