E.P. Carrillo Pledge
Named Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year for 2020 (Prequel, 98 points). A full-bodied blend with a USA wrapper, Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan filler.
| Origin | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Wrapper | USA & Connecticut Habano (USA) |
| Binder | Ecuador |
| Filler | Nicaragua |
| Strength | full |
| Price range | $11.00 – $17.00 |
| Sizes | 3 vitolas |
About the Pledge line
Pledge is the crowning achievement of Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's family trilogy and made him a two-time Cigar of the Year recipient. A full-bodied blend with a Connecticut-grown Cuban-seed maduro wrapper, Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan filler, rolled in the Dominican Republic, it delivers a deep, powerful and remarkably refined profile of dark chocolate, espresso, pepper and sweet earth. The soft box-pressed Prequel size was named Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year in 2020 with a 98-point rating — one of the highest scores the magazine has ever given a Cigar of the Year.
Awards & recognition
- Cigar Aficionado #1 Cigar of the Year 2020, 98 points (Pledge Prequel)
Sizes
| Vitola | Length | Ring | Strength | Wrapper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apogee | 6.25 inches | 58 | full | USA |
| Prequel | 5 inches | 50 | full | Connecticut Habano (USA) |
| Sojourn | 6 inches | 52 | full | USA |
Frequently asked questions
Did Pledge win Cigar of the Year?
Yes — the Prequel size was Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year in 2020 with a 98-point rating.
How strong is Pledge?
Full-bodied, with dark chocolate, espresso, pepper and sweet earth.
Where is it made?
In the Dominican Republic by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo.