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Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue

E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue is a medium strength cigar made in Dominican Republic. It pairs Ecuadorian Connecticut (blue-band) wrapper; Nicaraguan binder; Nicaraguan, Dominican filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 52.

Maker
E.P. Carrillo
Wrapper
Ecuadorian Connecticut (blue-band)
Binder
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan, Dominican
Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
medium
Sizes
1 · 6 × 52

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 Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (blue-band) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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: coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine.
  • 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

1 in the catalog

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E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue questions

What does E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue taste like?

E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (blue-band) wrapper. Connecticut shade wrappers tend toward cream, cedar, nuts and a light, smooth finish. 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 Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue?

E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue is listed as medium strength. Medium strength suits most of the day, including an afternoon with a drink.

Is E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue 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 Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue made?

E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue is made in Dominican Republic, according to manufacturer and trade sources.

What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue use?

E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut (blue-band) 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 Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue come in?

The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 52). Each size has its own page with the full blend.

How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue?

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 Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue?

With a Connecticut shade wrapper, common pairings are coffee with cream, a light beer, or a sparkling wine. 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 Perez-Carrillo Deep Blue?

Cigars with a similar build include Paul Garmirian Gourmet Series, Davidoff Aniversario and Arturo Fuente Rare Pink Vintage 1960. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium strength, made in Dominican Republic. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.