E.P. Carrillo
Inch Nicaragua
E.P. Carrillo Inch Nicaragua is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano (Colorado) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan filler. The catalog lists 2 sizes, from 5 × 62 to 7 × 70.
- Maker
- E.P. Carrillo
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano (Colorado)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 2 · 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 Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Colorado) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 h 10 min to 1 h 45 min for a 7-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- 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 Nicaragua taste like?
E.P. Carrillo Inch Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Colorado) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. 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 Nicaragua?
E.P. Carrillo Inch Nicaragua is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is E.P. Carrillo Inch Nicaragua 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 Nicaragua made?
E.P. Carrillo Inch Nicaragua is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Inch Nicaragua use?
E.P. Carrillo Inch Nicaragua uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Colorado) 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 Inch Nicaragua come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 2 sizes: No. 62 (5 × 62) 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 Nicaragua?
For a 7-inch size, plan on about 1 h 10 min to 1 h 45 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 Nicaragua?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. 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 Nicaragua?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Blood Medicine, La Galera Habano and Davidoff Escurio. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.