Let's talk about this thick boy - the EP Carrillo INCH Maduro No.60 packs a 60 ring gauge into its 5⅞" frame like a flavor torpedo. At $248.40 per box of 24, this Connecticut Broadleaf-wrapped beast challenges the myth that bigger cigars can't deliver complexity. Perfectly rolled with Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, it's become the go-to choice for seasoned smokers who want their 90-minute sessions to start strong and finish stronger.
The cold draw hits with sweet earth before lighting reveals burnt caramel and black pepper. Thick smoke pours out despite the tight pack - a textbook Carrillo construction. Watch that ash hold for nearly two inches before the first tap.
At the halfway point, the Nicaraguan binder flexes with espresso bean bitterness cutting through the initial sweetness. Retrohale brings out baking spices (think nutmeg and clove) that veteran smokers chase. Burn stays razor-sharp even if you power puff.
The last third turns into a nicotine rodeo. Leather and dark chocolate dominate as the Dominican filler tobacco shows its age. Not for the faint-hearted - I clocked 115 minutes but tapped out at 90 when the tar buildup started humming.
This stick plays best with bourbon drinkers and after-dinner smokers. The massive ring gauge actually helps regulate temperature - no harshness until the very end. Newbies might drown in the nicotine bath, but big-ring enthusiasts will call it their new bedtime story.
