Meet the EP Carrillo INCH Maduro No 62 - a bold 5" x 62 ring gauge beast wrapped in oily Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro. This box-pressed monster delivers serious nicotine punch at $225.72 for 24 cigars, making it a conversation piece for veteran smokers who crave unconventional formats. The chunky parejo shape feels substantial between fingers, its dark wrapper glistening with visible oil streaks that whisper promises of intense flavor.
The initial puffs erupt with black pepper spice that quickly settles into molasses sweetness. Thick smoke carries roasted coffee bean and licorice notes, the burn line staying razor-sharp despite the massive ring gauge. Retrohale brings dark chocolate bitterness that balances the sweetness.
Leather and earth emerge as core flavors, supported by a subtle cherrywood smokiness. The nicotine kick becomes noticeable - this isn't your beginner's cigar. Occasional cedar notes flash through the dense smoke, while the ash holds firm for about an inch before dropping.
Brazil nut richness dominates as the cigar heats up, accompanied by espresso-like bitterness. Tar accumulates faster than average, requiring purging past the halfway mark. The last inch intensifies with charred meat savoriness that'll either thrill or overwhelm.
Hand-rolled in the Dominican Republic using the entubado technique, the box-press shape maintains structural integrity despite its girth. The triple cap unravels cleanly, though the tight draw on some samples benefits from a perfect draw tool. Storage at 65% RH for 45+ days improves combustion.
