The E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes is a cigar made by Ernesto Perez Carrillo in the Dominican Republic. This line is exclusively made with Nicaraguan tobaccos, coming from Estelí, Condega, and Jalapa. On the bands, there is the image of the Perez-Carrillo family.
Construction is great, and they are box-pressed. The Colorado wrapper is oily and with some reddish shades. To the touch, the filling is uniform.
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Size: 52 x 156 mm (6.1″)
- Wrapper: Nicaragua
- Binder: Nicaragua
- Filler: Nicaragua
- Price: $12 – € 13
E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes: the cold draw reveals scents of black pepper and spices. The opening is very spicey, with the black pepper standing out.
The first third is a mix of wood resin and black pepper, which are followed by toasted notes of coffee beans. Strength is medium-full (4/5).
In the middle section, earth is added, and black pepper gets even more intense in this third. Strength increases slightly (4.5/5).
The final third delivers hot spices and vegetal nuances. The aroma of wood resin is still present, but now it is only perceivable in the finish. Strength becomes full (5/5), ending the smoke with a bang.
Overall, the E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes delivers a rich and satisfying smoke. The intensity is full since the first puffs, and the cigar is a flavor bomb throughout the smoke.