Description
Buffalo Trace by E.P. Carrillo
Size: 6″ × 52
Vitola: Toro
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Brazilian Arapiraca
Fillers: Nicaraguan (aged in Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels)
Flavor Notes: Toasted oak, bourbon caramel, cinnamon, leather, cocoa, dried fruit, charred vanilla
Pairing Notes: Buffalo Trace bourbon (neat), spiced pecan coffee, vanilla cola, dark chocolate porter
Manufacturer: E.P. Carrillo (La Alianza, Dominican Republic)
The Spirit of Smoke Meets the Soul of Bourbon
Buffalo Trace isn't just a name in bourbon—it's a benchmark. A symbol of craftsmanship, heritage, and the pursuit of flavor through time. So when E.P. Carrillo, a living legend in the boutique cigar world, was tapped to bring that spirit into the world of cigars, something truly special was born. This isn't a gimmick. It's not a label-slap. It's a true fusion—Nicaraguan tobaccos aged in barrels that once held the good stuff from Kentucky's oldest distillery, wrapped in a dark, oily Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf and anchored by a Brazilian binder that grips the flavor like a fist.
It opens like the first pour: smooth, rich, inviting. The oak. The caramel. That warm, spiced vanilla that makes Buffalo Trace what it is. But then comes the smoke—bold, leathery, complex. You don’t just taste it—you feel it in your chest. A cigar with the burn of whiskey and the structure of a classic E.P. Carrillo blend? That’s something you don’t forget.
Flavor Journey
First Third: Sweet bourbon-soaked oak hits up front, followed by caramel and toasted spice.
Second Third: Leather and cocoa deepen the profile, with cinnamon, charred wood, and a slow build of warmth.
Final Third: Dried fruit, charred vanilla, and a bold, peppered finish round out this complex fusion of spirit and smoke.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Privada is built on connections—between makers, between moments, between memory and ritual. The Buffalo Trace cigar is a masterclass in that ethos. It links bourbon culture and cigar craft with purpose and intention, not marketing fluff. It honors two American traditions and elevates them both. This is the cigar for the collector, the aficionado, and the dreamer who knows that when the smoke meets the spirit, something transcendent happens.