E.P. Carrillo
Pledge Purple
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple is a medium-full strength cigar made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza. It pairs Havana-seed Connecticut (aged, Dunn & Foster) wrapper; Mexican binder; Nicaraguan (Condega, Esteli, Ometepe) filler. It comes in one listed size, 6 × 54.
- Maker
- E.P. Carrillo
- Wrapper
- Havana-seed Connecticut (aged, Dunn & Foster)
- Binder
- Mexican
- Filler
- Nicaraguan (Condega, Esteli, Ometepe)
- Country
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 1 · 6 × 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 Pledge Purple uses a Havana-seed Connecticut (aged, Dunn & Foster) 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 to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- 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
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What does E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple taste like?
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple uses a Havana-seed Connecticut (aged, Dunn & Foster) 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 Pledge Purple?
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple 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 Pledge Purple made?
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple is made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple use?
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple uses a Havana-seed Connecticut (aged, Dunn & Foster) wrapper over a Mexican binder, with Nicaraguan (Condega, Esteli, Ometepe) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 1 size: Toro (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple?
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 Pledge Purple?
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 Pledge Purple?
Cigars with a similar build include Crowned Heads La Vereda, Villiger La Flor de Ynclan and AVO Syncro Nicaragua. They share Connecticut shade wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Dominican Republic, same factory. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.