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E.P. Carrillo

Inch Ringmaster

E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster is a full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Ecuador Habano wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 3 sizes, from 5 × 52 to 6 × 68.

Maker
E.P. Carrillo
Wrapper
Ecuador Habano
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan, Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Factory
Tabacalera La Alianza
Strength
full
Sizes
3 · 5 × 52 to 6 × 68

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

What it tastes like

what the wrapper usually brings

E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster uses an Ecuador Habano 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 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.
  • 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

3 in the catalog

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E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster questions

What does E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster taste like?

E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster uses an Ecuador Habano 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 Ringmaster?

E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster 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 Ringmaster 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 Ringmaster made?

E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster use?

E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster uses an Ecuador Habano wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder, with Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.

What sizes does E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 3 sizes: No. 52 (5 × 52), No. 60 (6 × 60) and No. 68 (6 × 68). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo Inch Ringmaster?

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 Inch Ringmaster?

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 Ringmaster?

Cigars with a similar build include Bucanero Full Sail Maduro, Caldwell Savages and La Flor Dominicana Coronado. They share habano wrapper, full strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.