E.P. Carrillo
Essence Series Maduro
E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Maduro is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Honduran binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6 × 60.
- Maker
- E.P. Carrillo
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Honduran
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- medium
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 50 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 bringsE.P. Carrillo Essence Series Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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: espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum.
- 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 Essence Series Maduro taste like?
E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper. San Andrés wrappers from Mexico tend toward cocoa, earth, coffee and black pepper. 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 Essence Series Maduro?
E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Maduro is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.
Is E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Maduro 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 Maduro made?
E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Maduro use?
E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Maduro uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over a Honduran 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 Essence Series Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: Robusto (5 × 50), 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 Maduro?
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 Essence Series Maduro?
With a San Andrés wrapper, common pairings are espresso, mezcal, or a dark rum. 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 Essence Series Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include OZ Family Aramas, ADVentura Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge and La Barba Ricochet Cru. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.