E.P. Carrillo Pledge Purple Toro | Box of 10

The Godfather returns – and with the most regal of offerings yet from Casa Carrillo! The Pledge name already carries some serious weight among cigar fans, and a ton of cachet in the cigar press – this is following in the steps of a #1 Cigar of the Year, after all. Pledge Purple builds on that award-winning reputation with a darker, bolder personality. Crafted in the Dominican Republic, this Pledge hews to Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s same careful blending philosophy while dialing up the richness and strength accordingly.Pledge Purple lands in our humidor as a 6 x 54 Toro. At the center of the blend is a Havana Seed Connecticut wrapper – the same leaf that was on the original Pledge, now aged a full TEN YEARS. That kind of patience pays off: the tobacco gets extra time to develop deeper character and a smoother, more mature profile before it reaches the rolling table. Underneath sits a sturdy Mexican binder, working alongside a core of Nicaraguan fillers (Condega, Esteli, and Ometepe) that bring full body, lip-smacking spice, and wonderful complexity. Expect rich smoke layered with notes of cedar, cocoa, and earth, with a thread of pepper woven throughout. A subtle natural sweetness runs concurrently to keep the blend balanced.With a decade-aged wrapper, bold character, and Carrillo quality and craftsmanship, Ernesto does it again. A strong blend, expressed as a refined smoking experience. Only 3000 boxes have been produced – don’t miss it!