E.P. Carrillo
La Historia
E.P. Carrillo La Historia is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Mexican San Andres wrapper; Ecuadorian Sumatra binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. The catalog lists 8 sizes, from 5 × 50 to 6⅞ × 54.
- Maker
- E.P. Carrillo
- Wrapper
- Mexican San Andres
- Binder
- Ecuadorian Sumatra
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Dominican
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 8 · 5 × 50 to 6⅞ × 54
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 La Historia 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 6.125-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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 La Historia taste like?
E.P. Carrillo La Historia 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 La Historia?
E.P. Carrillo La Historia is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is E.P. Carrillo La Historia 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 La Historia made?
E.P. Carrillo La Historia is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo La Historia use?
E.P. Carrillo La Historia uses a Mexican San Andres wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra 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 La Historia come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 8 sizes: E-I (6½ × 44), E-IV (5 × 50), Dona Elena (6⅛ × 50), E-II (5¼ × 52), El Senador (5⅜ × 52), E-III (6⅞ × 54), E-III (6⅞ × 54) and Regalias d'Celia (5⅞ × 58). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo La Historia?
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 La Historia?
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 La Historia?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads Court Reserve, Principle Cigars Archive Collection and Kristoff San Andres. They share San Andrés wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.