“I will never stop working with the best tobaccos and bringing new and innovative blends to you.” – Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. From the same legendary brand that brought you La Historia and Encore, E. P. Carrillo Cigars proudly presents Pledge – a Bold Expression from the master himself and the highest rated Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the Year for 2020, gaining a 98 point rating and becoming an instant classic.
Pledge
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. A full bodied power house of a cigar, noticeable spice and wood notes with a hint of sweetness. A very complex and rich smoke, very aromatic and a smooth coffee finish on the extremely flavorful profile throughout.
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
5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 6 reviews)
Perfect
4 April, 2024
Perfect Cigar
Smooth and powerful
26 February, 2024
Very pleasant in the late evening: the aromas are subtle and powerful, without ever being pungent.
Such a beauty - very dark - very delicious
22 January, 2024
This cigar the Pledge Prequel a power packed flavor stick. Beautiful presentation with box bands and ribbons in blue and gold. It always ends too soon – very rich, complex and powerful – comparable to Padron Family Reserves
Pledge Prequel box pressed beauty
22 January, 2024
The Prequel is a flavorful, spicy, aromatic Dominican made, Nicaraguan
Connecticut dark wrapped vitola. Complex and enjoyable foot to delicious finish. I bought a beautiful blue box with the gold and blue banded little oscuro cigars and will buy more when these are smoked uo!
Pledge Prequel New Years 2024
22 January, 2024
My favorite cigar of 2023. The wrapper is maduro USA and delicious. The smoke and burn are ideal. If you like
Fuentes Don Carlos Anejo and Padrons you will love this cigar.
you’ll love this cigar.
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