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E.P. Carrillo Essence Series Maduro
Robusto
Robusto · 45–60 min smoke · Short and thick — the modern default. Plenty of filler for body in a contained, hour-or-less smoke.
At the counter · Forgiving — clean guillotine cut; toast the wide fully before the first draw to avoid a hot start.
Tasting
The San Andrés maduro entry in the Essence Series, layering dark chocolate, coffee and earth over a Honduran binder. · Released 2024
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MSRP
$9.25
Specification
Mexican San Andrés Maduro
Pairs with
Tawny port
Fortified wine
Caramel and honey echo the port's nutty raisin sweetness for a dessert-like close.
Bourbon
Whisky
Corn-sweet vanilla underlines the confectionary notes already in the smoke.
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Expert1
Cigar Coop
Cigar Coop2025-08
“The Essence Maduro Robusto pairs a Mexican San Andres wrapper with Honduran binder and Nicaraguan filler for a richer maduro profile.”Read on Cigar Coop
Community2
Reddit r/cigar_refuge
TheBeardedParrott
“My thoughts on the EPC Essence Maduro is... it's good. However... it doesn't seem overly complex. The flavor however is nothing crazy. It's definitely on the lighter medium side.”Read on Reddit r/cigar_refuge
Reddit r/cigars
AdAgreeable6348
“They are nowhere near the skill and finesse of EP Carrillo premium lines like Pledge and Encore but they are worth a try for a budget line.”Read on Reddit r/cigars
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