The EP Carrillo Pledge Apogee finishes the brand's trilogy with a 6.25"x58 box-pressed powerhouse sporting Nicaraguan-grown Connecticut Habano wrapper. This $283.50/box torpedo delivers full-bodied punches through Nicaraguan fillers and Ecuadorian binders - expect oily maduro sheen and silver-tinged ash from the first light. Heavyweight smokers will appreciate its slow-burning 90-minute session packed with evolving flavors.
Essential Specs
- Brand: E.P. Carrillo
- Price: $14.18/stick ($283.50/box)
- Format: Box of 20
- Size: 6 ¼" x 58 (Apogee)
- Strength: ●●●●● (Full)
- Wrapper: Connecticut Habano (Nicaragua)
- Binder: Ecuador
- Filler: Nicaragua
Burn Journey
First Third
- Black pepper kick meets charred oak
- Burnt caramel sweetness underneath
- Thick smoke output despite tight draw
Middle Third
- Espresso grounds dominant
- Hints of cinnamon raisin toast
- Noticeable nicotine buzz develops
Final Third
- Baking spices (nutmeg/clove) emerge
- Mineral tang balances sweetness
- Slight tar buildup at nub
Peer Comparisons
- La Historia E-III: Same blender, smoother transition
- Padron 1964 Maduro: Better combustion consistency
- My Father Le Bijou: More complex spice layers
- Ashton VSG: Lighter nicotine delivery
Construction Notes
- Box-press maintains sharp edges
- Triple cap unravels cleanly
- Minor tunneling in final inch
