E.P. Carrillo La Historia Dona Elena

E.P. Carrillo La Historia Dona Elena

E.P. Carrillo La Historia Dona Elena

E.P. Carrillo was founded by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, a legendary blender who created classic brands such as La Gloria Cubana. He later established his own brand, continuing to be known for his family heritage and exquisite craftsmanship. The La Historia series is E.P. Carrillo's heartfelt tribute to his family history, with each size named after a family member: Dona Elena was specially created to honor his wife, Elena.

This is E.P. Carrillo's first box-pressed series, meticulously rolled in the Dominican Republic, featuring a Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper, an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, and a filler blend of Nicaraguan (with some Dominican) tobaccos. The series received widespread acclaim upon its release, ranking #2 in Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of 2014, solidifying its status as a modern classic.

With its elegant, balanced flavors and excellent construction, Dona Elena perfectly embodies E.P. Carrillo's profound interpretation of family stories and the art of cigar making.

The Extraordinary Qualities of Dona Elena

• Mexican San Andrés Maduro wrapper provides a deep, oily appearance and rich flavors.
• Ecuadorian Sumatra binder blended with Nicaraguan tobaccos creates elegantly balanced layers.
• Complex profile featuring dark chocolate, coffee, roasted nuts, and subtle spices.
• Box-pressed Toro shape with excellent construction, ideal for experienced connoisseurs seeking depth.

Specifications

Three Acts of Flavor

First Third: Cold draw reveals cocoa and earthy notes. Upon lighting, the smoke is rich and smooth. Dark chocolate and coffee flavors emerge first, accompanied by soft roasted nuts and subtle spices, presenting an elegant yet robust opening.

Middle Third: Flavors gradually become fuller, with dark chocolate and coffee becoming more prominent. Woody and roasted nut aromas naturally blend. The overall palate is rounded and full-bodied, with rich layers and excellent balance, leading to a lingering finish.

Final Third: The latter half maintains excellent stability, with chocolate, coffee, and earthy notes reaching their peak. Subtle sweetness and spicy undertones elegantly emerge. The smoke remains consistently rich yet comfortable, concluding naturally with a deep and refined finish.

A masterpiece honoring family legacy
E.P. Carrillo La Historia Dona Elena · A perfect embodiment of balance and depth