The E.P. Carrillo La Historia El Senador is a cigar made in the Dominican Republic. The La Historia line is a tribute to Ernesto Perez Carrillo’s family, in particular, to all the members who have soon joined the company in recent years. This brand was introduced onto the market in 2014 and they are sold in 10 count boxes.
It is box-pressed and rolled in a Colorado shaded wrapper. The filling and construction are excellent.
- Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
- Size: 50 x 136 mm (5.4″)
- Wrapper: Mexico (San Andres)
- Binder: Ecuador (Sumatra)
- Filler: Dominican Rep, Nicaragua
- Price: $9.5 – €9
E.P. Carrillo La Historia El Senador: the cold draw reveals notes of barnyard and spicy nuances of black pepper are perceptible as well. The opening starts out with spicy notes.
The first third brings notes of earth and spices to the palate, mainly black pepper. Then follow nutty aromas, where walnut stands out. The smoke is rather dry in some puffs. Strength is medium-full (4/5).
The second third alternates notes of earth, wood and nuts, which have now turned into hazelnut. Strength grows slightly (4.5/5).
The final third becomes more masculine and the cigar turns to notes of damp earth and coffee beans. Strength remains constant (4.5/5).
Overall, the E.P. Carrillo La Historia El Senador is an intense and satisfying smoke. The evolution is discreet and in a sort of linear way. The only flaw is the smoke, which is sometimes dry on the palate, mainly in the first half of use.
Rating: 87