E.P. Carrillo Encore
MediumNicaragua wrapperMade in Dominican Republic
An all-Nicaraguan cigar made by Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic. It has made Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 twice since 2018, highest at No. 1 with the Majestic in 2018.
Scored from published reviewsHow it’s scored
Why it scores 95
Cigar Aficionado: 96 (average of 2 sizes) · Cigar Coop: 91
No. 3 on Cigar Aficionado Top 25 (2024) · No. 1 on Cigar Aficionado Top 25 (2018). List credit runs from 84 for no list up to 98 for a cigar that keeps placing high.
Counts once a cigar has 25 smoker ratings. We're adding ratings from readers and partner lounges.
With no smoker ratings counted yet, critics carry 57% and lists 43% for now.
The blend
- Wrapper
- Nicaragua
- Binder
- Nicaragua
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Made in
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Casa Carrillo
- Strength
- Medium (per Cigar Aficionado)
Sizes we track
| Size | Length × ring |
|---|---|
| Celestial | 6.125″ × 50 |
| Majestic | 5.375″ × 52 |
Length in inches. Ring gauge is the width in 64ths of an inch, so a 50 ring is 50/64 of an inch across.
Questions people ask
How strong is E.P. Carrillo Encore?
Cigar Aficionado rates it medium strength.
What tobacco is in E.P. Carrillo Encore?
Nicaragua wrapper, Nicaragua binder, Nicaragua filler. It's made in Dominican Republic at Casa Carrillo.
Why does E.P. Carrillo Encore score 95?
It combines 2 independent sources: critic scores, year-end lists and, once there are enough, smoker ratings.
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Sources
- Cigar Aficionado: 96 (Celestial)
- Cigar Aficionado: 96 (Majestic)
- Cigar Coop: 91 (Majestic)
- Cigar Aficionado Top 25 2024: No. 3
- Cigar Aficionado Top 25 2018: No. 1
Numbers are as published by each source. We never copy their reviews: read them at the links.