E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Confident

E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Confidant

E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Confidant

E.P. Carrillo was founded by legendary blender Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, whose creations have repeatedly been crowned Cigar of the Year. The Allegiance series is the result of a powerful collaboration between the Perez-Carrillo family and Oliva Cigar Co., marking a deep partnership between the brand and a top Nicaraguan factory. With themes of "loyalty" and "reliability," each size in the series is named after a trusted companion, and Confidant is one of the most representative sizes.

This cigar is rolled at the Oliva factory in Nicaragua, featuring an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper paired with Nicaraguan binder and filler, showcasing E.P. Carrillo's consistent elegant balance and complex layers. Upon its release, the Allegiance Confidant was honored as the #5 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado (95 points) in 2023 and the #1 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Journal, becoming a benchmark of modern premium cigars.

With its exquisite craftsmanship and rich flavors, the Confidant perfectly embodies the companionship and depth of a "trusted companion."

What makes Confidant extraordinary

• Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper offers a silky, oily appearance and elegant aroma
• All Nicaraguan tobacco (binder and filler) showcases the pure and complex Nicaraguan terroir
• Presents rich layers of sweet spice, roasted nuts, leather, dark coffee, and delicate cream
• Box-pressed Toro shape, excellent construction, suitable for aficionados seeking balance and depth

Specifications

Three Acts of Flavor

First Third: Cold draw offers aromas of sweet spice and nuts. Once lit, the smoke is delicate and smooth. Roasted nuts and gentle sweetness emerge first, accompanied by subtle dark coffee and spice, creating an elegant and vibrant opening.

Middle Third: Flavors gradually become fuller, with sweet spice and roasted nuts more prominent. Leather and dark coffee aromas naturally intermingle. The overall mouthfeel is rounded and full, with rich layers and excellent balance, and a long finish.

Final Third: The latter half maintains outstanding stability, with nut, coffee, and spice aromas reaching their peak, while a delicate creamy sweetness provides an elegant close. The smoke remains smooth and comfortable throughout, concluding naturally with a refined and rich finish.

A masterpiece from the strong partnership with Oliva
E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Confidant · The perfect embodiment of loyalty and depth