The EP Carrillo Allegiance Confidant stuns with its 6"x52 Toro frame wrapped in oily Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf. This box-pressed Nicaraguan puro delivers bold flavors at $11.79 per stick, packing enough strength to satisfy veterans while maintaining construction quality that rarely requires touch-ups.
First Third: Immediate black pepper zing on the lips with bitter cocoa powder undertones. Cold draw reveals damp earth and espresso bean notes. Burn starts razor-sharp with dense white ash formation.
Middle Third: Transition to charred oak and black coffee dominance. Retrohale carries roasted almond nuances. Visible oil seepage near band area enhances flavor intensity. Smoke output remains medium-low.
Final Third: Leather and mineral notes emerge as wrapper combusts completely. Nicotine strength peaks at 45-minute mark. Slight bitterness develops in last inch - recommended to purge at 1.5" remaining.
The triple-seam cap requires precise V-cut for optimal draw. Box-pressed shape maintains structural integrity even in 65% RH environments. All samples tested showed minimal vein protrusion.
Noticeable nicotine hit at 30-minute mark - not recommended on empty stomach. Minimal tongue bite despite full flavors. Lingering earthy aftertaste persists for 15+ minutes post-smoke.
