E.P. Carrillo Encore
Named Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year for 2018 (Majestic, 96 points). A medium-full Nicaraguan puro made in the Dominican Republic.
| Origin | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Wrapper | Nicaragua |
| Binder | Nicaragua |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Strength | medium-full |
| Price range | $10.00 – $16.00 |
| Sizes | 4 vitolas |
About the Encore line
Encore is the second chapter in Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's acclaimed family trilogy, following La Historia. A medium-full Nicaraguan puro rolled at his Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic, it delivers a refined, complex profile of pepper, cedar, cocoa and sweet spice built on well-aged tobacco. Perez-Carrillo held the cigar back to give its wrapper nearly two more years of aging — and it paid off: the Majestic size was named Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018 with a 96-point rating.
Awards & recognition
- Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of the Year 2018, 96 points (Encore Majestic)
Sizes
| Vitola | Length | Ring | Strength | Wrapper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestial | 6.1 inches | 50 | medium-full | Nicaragua |
| El Primero | 6.9 inches | 54 | medium-full | Nicaragua |
| Majestic | 5.4 inches | 52 | medium-full | Nicaragua |
| Valientes | 6.1 inches | 52 | medium-full | Nicaragua |
Frequently asked questions
Did Encore win Cigar of the Year?
Yes — the Majestic size was Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018 with a 96-point rating.
What is Encore made of?
A Nicaraguan puro, rolled at E.P. Carrillo's Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic.
How strong is it?
Medium-full, with pepper, cedar, cocoa and sweet spice.