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Pledge

“I will never stop working with the best tobaccos and bringing new and innovative blends to you.” – Ernesto Perez-Carrillo.

From the legendary brand that brought you La Historia and Encore, E.P. Carrillo proudly presents the Pledge. This bold expression from the master himself has earned its place as an instant classic, achieving the highest honor as Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar of the Year for 2020 with an impressive 98-point rating.

The E.P. Carrillo Pledge is a testament to Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s dedication to excellence and innovation in cigar crafting. This full-bodied masterpiece is crafted with the finest tobaccos, delivering a rich and complex flavor profile that has captivated cigar enthusiasts worldwide.

Awards
  • Prequel: 2020 No. 1 Cigar of the Year – Cigar Aficionado rated 98
  • Prequel: Tobacco Business Best Dominican Cigar of 2021
  • Prequel: Cigar Journal Best Dominican Cigar of 2021
  • Prequel: Cigar Dojo Cigar of the Year 2020
  • Sojourn: Rated 91 by Cigar Aficionado Magazine
  • Apogee: Rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado Magazine

Taste – Full-Flavored

Our boldest expression in a cigar that is full of rich complex flavors. Expect a powerhouse of flavors with the Pledge. From the first draw, you’ll experience noticeable spice and robust wood notes, balanced by a hint of sweetness. The complexity of flavors is enhanced by its aromatic quality, making each puff an indulgent experience. The smooth coffee finish rounds off the profile, leaving a lasting impression on the palate.

Strength – Full

Sizes

  • Prequel: 5 X 50
  • Sojourn: 6 X 52
  • Apogee: 6 1/4 X 58

Tobaccos

  • Origin: Dominican Republic
  • Wrapper: USA
  • Binder: Ecuador
  • Filler: Nicaragua

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 196 reviews)
Excellent93%
Very good6%
Average0%
Poor0%
Terrible1%
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Pledge

Rated 5.0 out of 5
7 March, 2025

EP Carrilo was one of the very first cigars I smoked when I got serious about collecting, keeping and smoking cigars. As a creature of habit I explored what was available to me from EP Carrillo in my area, Pledge being one of them. Pledge is rich and smooth and rich in flavour. I’m not a conasour but it’s easy to appreciate Pledge and the safistication that you experience when enjoying the EP lines

Edward English

Box Worthy

Rated 5.0 out of 5
7 March, 2025

The Pledge is so good I ended up buying a box.

Cameron

Great

Rated 5.0 out of 5
5 March, 2025

Great tasting cigar

B

A+

Rated 5.0 out of 5
5 March, 2025

To Date, the best transition I’ve tasted in a cigar. Try it, you won’t regret it.

Craig

Highly Rated and Award Winning for a Reason

Rated 5.0 out of 5
5 March, 2025

Full bodied with complex flavor notes of leather, earth, cocoa, espresso and black pepper. Finish is a hint of sweetness with a touch of black licorice.

Ryan Adair

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Traditions are the roots that keep culture thriving. EP Carrillo embodies this foundation through family, quality, and character in the creation of each premium cigar. For four generations, our family has cultivated and refined this practice through heritage, precision, and craft.

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Achievements like this are the confluence of skill, talent and experience. In his 50-year career, Perez-Carrillo has owned factories big and small, worked for a major corporation, and has been making cigars on his own terms for the last decade. Now a two-time Cigar of the Year recipient, the man who’s done it all in the cigar business has just done it again.

GREGORY MOTTOLACigar Aficionado

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