E.P. Carrillo Encore Celestial

E.P. Carrillo Encore Celestial

E.P. Carrillo Encore Celestial

E.P. Carrillo was founded by legendary blender Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, whose creations have repeatedly been named "Cigar of the Year" by Cigar Aficionado. The Encore series is a continuation of the Perez-Carrillo family's lineage, with the Celestial size specifically crafted to honor this family heritage and exceptional craftsmanship. The series employs a unique "tercios" aging process (tobacco leaves wrapped in palm bark for bidirectional humid aging), imbuing the tobacco with distinctive depth and harmony.

Encore is E.P. Carrillo's first 100% Nicaraguan Puro, meticulously rolled at the Tabacalera La Alianza factory in the Dominican Republic. It maintains the family's signature elegant and balanced style. Upon its release, it was crowned Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018 (96 points), marking a milestone in modern cigar history.

With its exquisite craftsmanship and rich flavors, the Celestial perfectly embodies the excellence and resonance of an "encore."

The Extraordinary Qualities of Celestial

• 100% Nicaraguan puro tobacco, aged with a special tercios process
• Showcases the pure strength and elegant complexity of Nicaraguan tobacco
• Presents rich layers of earth, coffee, dark chocolate, nuts, and delicate sweetness
• Box-pressed Toro shape with excellent construction, suitable for connoisseurs seeking depth and balance

Specifications

Three Acts of Flavor

First Third: Cold draw offers aromas of earth and cocoa, and upon lighting, the smoke is rich and smooth. Dark chocolate and coffee notes emerge first, accompanied by gentle roasted nuts and earthy flavors, presenting a pure and powerful opening.

Second Third: Flavors gradually become fuller, with coffee and dark chocolate becoming more prominent. Woody and nutty aromas blend naturally. The overall mouthfeel is rounded and full-bodied, with rich layers and excellent balance, and a long finish.

Final Third: The latter half maintains excellent stability, with chocolate, coffee, and earthy notes reaching their peak, while a delicate sweetness elegantly emerges. The smoke remains consistently rich yet comfortable, concluding naturally with a deep and refined aftertaste.

The Pinnacle Resonance of Nicaraguan Puro
E.P. Carrillo Encore Celestial · 2018 Cigar of the Year