E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Connecticut Corona
In Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's meticulously crafted Essence Series, this Corona is considered the "Blender's Private Selection." With a unique 5⅝ × 46 ratio, it aims to restore the captivating complexity of old-school Connecticut cigars. Unlike the industrially produced mild varieties on the market, this creation, wrapped in a top-grade Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, and utilizing a precise proportion of aged internal tobaccos, presents an extremely elegant and silky-smooth tasting experience. It doesn't win on strength but rather on a silky, evolving layering that conquers even the most discerning palates.
【Technical Specifications】
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Size: 5⅝ × 46 (Corona)
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Origin: Dominican Republic (Casa Carrillo)
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Connecticut
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Binder: Nicaraguan
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Filler: Nicaraguan, Dominican selected aged tobaccos
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Packaging: 24-count artistic illustrated wooden box
【Tasting Notes: A Delicate Symphony of Creaminess and Breadiness】
First Third: Upon lighting, an extremely pure hint of white pepper and the malty aroma of baked bread intertwine. This opening possesses the charm of high-end Cuban cigars: elegant yet substantial. This is followed by the characteristic scent of roasted hazelnuts, with a smoke texture as smooth as water, displaying a distinct creaminess.
Middle Third: Entering the middle third, the core flavor evolves into captivating notes of creamy soda and sweet nuts. The 46 ring gauge provides a more focused flavor delivery, with subtle woody notes from the Nicaraguan binder perfectly uplifting the sweetness of the Connecticut leaf. Each draw offers a velvety smoothness, rich in layers and exquisitely balanced.
Final Third: Towards the end, the flavor shifts to deep cedar wood and fresh mineral notes. Thanks to the long-aged filler, even in the final stage, it maintains surprising purity, with a lingering creamy, nutty aftertaste and absolutely no tar-induced impurities.
【Product Highlights】
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Cuban-esque Elegance: Completely abandons the boldness of American non-Cuban cigars, pursuing the balance and subtlety akin to aged Cuban cigars, making it an ideal benchmark for seasoned Cuban cigar smokers transitioning to non-Cubans.
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Highly Layered Nutty Melody: The evolution from roasted hazelnuts to sweet cashews, coupled with a silky smoke delivery, creates an extremely elegant flavor profile.
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The Golden Ratio of 5⅝ × 46: Compared to larger ring gauges, this size offers higher flavor concentration and a cooler draw, bringing out every nuanced flavor detail.
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Godfather-Level Aging Standards: Utilizes the highest-grade aged leaves from Casa Carrillo's inventory, ensuring consistency and silkiness from the first puff to the last.
The E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Connecticut Corona is a redefinition of "elegance." With its precise proportions and an elegant soul reminiscent of Cuban cigars, it invites you to embark on a tasting journey as smooth as a gentle breeze and as meticulously crafted as a work of art, every afternoon or morning.
