E.P. Carrillo
Inch Maduro
E.P. Carrillo Inch Maduro is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs USA Broadleaf (Maduro) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 62 to 7 × 70.
- Maker
- E.P. Carrillo
- Wrapper
- USA Broadleaf (Maduro)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- full
- Sizes
- 3 · 5 × 62 to 7 × 70
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 Inch Maduro uses an USA Broadleaf (Maduro) 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 6.125-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.
- 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 Inch Maduro taste like?
E.P. Carrillo Inch Maduro uses an USA Broadleaf (Maduro) 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 Inch Maduro?
E.P. Carrillo Inch Maduro 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 Inch Maduro 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 Inch Maduro made?
E.P. Carrillo Inch Maduro is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Inch Maduro use?
E.P. Carrillo Inch Maduro uses an USA Broadleaf (Maduro) wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Dominican, Nicaraguan filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does E.P. Carrillo Inch Maduro come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: No. 62 (5 × 62), No. 64 (6⅛ × 64) and No. 70 (7 × 70). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo Inch Maduro?
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 drink goes with E.P. Carrillo Inch Maduro?
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 Inch Maduro?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Four Kicks Mule Kick, Arturo Fuente Añejo and La Gloria Cubana Serie R Maduro. They share broadleaf wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.