E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel

E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel is an acclaimed, box-pressed 5 x 50 Robusto handmade at Tabacalera La Alianza in Santiago, Dominican Republic. It was named Cigar Aficionado’s No. 1 Cigar of 2020 and received a 98-point rating, placing it among the highest-rated modern Dominican-made cigars.

A dark USA-grown Connecticut Habano wrapper covers an Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan long fillers. This carefully balanced blend delivers a medium-full to full profile with bold flavour, natural sweetness and refined spice. The Connecticut Habano wrapper—a Cuban-seed varietal cultivated in Connecticut—is the blend’s defining leaf, contributing much of its rich colour, aroma and complex character.

Expect notes of cedar, oak, earth, espresso, dark cocoa, roasted nuts, black pepper, baking spice and subtle fruit sweetness. The smoke starts with a woody, peppery character, then develops deeper coffee-and-cocoa richness before finishing with a long, satisfying balance of spice, sweetness and creaminess.

Its 50-ring gauge and box-pressed Robusto shape provide a comfortable feel and focused draw, making the Prequel an excellent choice for a 45- to 60-minute smoke. E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel suits experienced smokers who want a full-flavoured cigar with nuanced construction and enough balance to avoid becoming overwhelming.

Box of 20 cigars