E.P. Carrillo Pledge
Medium to FullUSA wrapperMade in Dominican Republic
A Connecticut Habano wrapper over Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan filler, made by Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. in the Dominican Republic. It has made Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 twice since 2020, highest at No. 1 with the Prequel in 2020.
Scored from published reviewsHow it’s scored
Why it scores 95
Cigar Aficionado: 95.5 (average of 2 sizes) · Cigar Coop: 90 (average of 2 sizes)
No. 11 on Cigar Aficionado Top 25 (2022) · No. 1 on Cigar Aficionado Top 25 (2020). 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
- USA, Connecticut Habano
- Binder
- Ecuador
- Filler
- Nicaragua
- Made in
- Dominican Republic
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
- Strength
- Medium to Full (per Cigar Aficionado)
Sizes we track
| Size | Length × ring |
|---|---|
| Apogee | 6.25″ × 58 |
| Prequel | 5″ × 50 |
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 Pledge?
Cigar Aficionado rates it medium to full strength.
What tobacco is in E.P. Carrillo Pledge?
USA, Connecticut Habano wrapper, Ecuador binder, Nicaragua filler. It's made in Dominican Republic at Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
Why does E.P. Carrillo Pledge 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: 93 (Apogee)
- Cigar Aficionado: 98 (Prequel)
- Cigar Coop: 89 (Apogee)
- Cigar Coop: 91 (Prequel)
- Cigar Aficionado Top 25 2022: No. 11
- Cigar Aficionado Top 25 2020: No. 1
Numbers are as published by each source. We never copy their reviews: read them at the links.