E.P. Carrillo Essence Honduras Gordo (6x60 / 4 Pack)

E.P. Carrillo Essence Honduras brings Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's extensive blending experience to a distinctive core-line cigar designed to showcase the character of Honduran tobacco. Part of the Essence Series, this approachable blend combines Honduran and Nicaraguan tobaccos in a medium-bodied profile, offering adult cigar enthusiasts an appealing combination of flavor, complexity, and value.

Ernesto Perez-Carrillo has earned significant recognition throughout his career, including prominent appearances on Cigar Aficionado's annual Top 25 rankings. Among them are the 96-rated Encore Majestic, named the publication's No. 1 Cigar of 2018, and the 98-rated Pledge Prequel, named No. 1 Cigar of 2020. Awards, rankings, and reviews represent the opinions and criteria of their respective publications and should not be interpreted as guarantees of quality or individual experience.

Handcrafted at the Plasencia factory, Essence Honduras is finished in a dark, oily Honduran wrapper that gives the cigar its distinctive appearance and character. Beneath the wrapper is a Honduran binder surrounding a carefully selected combination of Honduran and Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. The tobacco-forward composition places Honduras at the center of the blend while incorporating Nicaraguan filler for additional depth and complexity.

Generally medium-bodied, E.P. Carrillo Essence Honduras offers tasting notes that may be reminiscent of cedar, roasted nuts, coffee, earth, cream, black pepper, and warm spice, accompanied by underlying natural tobacco sweetness. Its combination of Honduran wrapper and binder with Honduran and Nicaraguan fillers creates a layered profile balancing creamy, earthy, woody, and spicy characteristics. Individual flavor, aroma, strength, construction, and overall smoking characteristics may vary by cigar and individual palate.

For adult cigar enthusiasts drawn to Honduran tobacco, medium-bodied profiles, and richly layered blends, E.P. Carrillo Essence Honduras offers an appealing addition to the Essence portfolio. Combining Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's established blending approach with Plasencia craftsmanship, a Honduran-forward tobacco recipe, and value-conscious positioning, Essence Honduras provides an accessible way to explore the distinctive character of Honduran tobacco.