E.P. Carrillo The Pledge Prequel (5x50 / 5 Pack)

Casa Carrillo Pledge is a bold, full-bodied expression from renowned master blender Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, continuing the celebrated series that includes La Historia and Encore. Created to showcase a deeper and more powerful side of the Casa Carrillo portfolio, Pledge combines distinctive tobaccos, rich flavor, and the blending experience that has defined Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's career.

At the heart of the blend is a dark Connecticut Habano wrapper, paired with an Ecuadorian binder and carefully selected Nicaraguan long-filler tobaccos. Handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, this combination gives Pledge its robust character while providing a foundation for layers of spice, wood, earth, coffee, and natural tobacco sweetness.

Generally full-bodied, Casa Carrillo Pledge offers tasting notes that may be reminiscent of black pepper, cedar, espresso, dark cocoa, earth, roasted nuts, and warm spice, balanced by underlying sweetness. Its profile begins with noticeable spice and woody character before revealing darker coffee and cocoa-like dimensions as the cigar develops. Individual flavor, aroma, strength, construction, and overall smoking characteristics may vary by cigar and individual palate.

The Pledge has earned exceptional recognition from the premium cigar press. The Pledge Prequel received a published 98-point rating and was named Cigar Aficionado's No. 1 Cigar of 2020, making it one of the most highly recognized releases in the Casa Carrillo portfolio. 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.

For adult cigar enthusiasts drawn to full-bodied cigars, dark wrappers, Nicaraguan tobaccos, and rich profiles centered on spice, wood, espresso, and cocoa, Casa Carrillo Pledge offers a compelling combination of premium tobacco, established craftsmanship, and award-winning pedigree. As the third chapter following La Historia and Encore, Pledge delivers a distinctly bold expression of Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's blending style and a noteworthy addition to any well-rounded humidor.