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

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E.P. Carrillo does it again

23 July, 2024

What an outstanding vitola. Great draw with bold but not over powering flavor profile. I have enjoyed many of the cigars in the Carrillo profile but this and the Allegiance have to be my two favorites. Keep up the great work. I’m also available to be a product “tester”. Hahaha

Jose Torrez

Beautifully made cigar

15 July, 2024

This cigar is perfectly rolled and smokes beautifully. It’s long lasting and keeps a perfect flame. Wonderful flavor!

Tom Crull

taste

29 May, 2024

prefect thickness ..

nice picking, nice size

Gary Tsoi

Smooth

1 May, 2024

Smooth and flavorful. Easy smoke for such a rich blend.

Bob

Perfect

4 April, 2024

Perfect Cigar

Loren

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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