E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes Size: Torpedo (box-pressed) 6⅛" × 52 Vitola: Torpedo / Valientes Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano Binder: Nicaraguan Fillers: Nicaraguan... Read more
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Size: Torpedo (box-pressed) 6⅛" × 52
Vitola: Torpedo / Valientes
Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano
Binder: Nicaraguan
Fillers: Nicaraguan puro from top volcanic regions
Strength: Medium to Full
Flavor Notes:
Rich earth, cedar spice, baking spice, subtle sweetness, cocoa dust, vanilla cream, dry citrus zest
Pairing Notes:
Espresso roast, aged bourbon or rye whiskey, dark chocolate truffle, spiced nuts, herbal black tea
Manufacturer: E.P. Carrillo / Tabacalera La Alianza, Dominican Republic
A Celebration of Nicaraguan Soil
Encore Valientes is the bold follow-up to La Historia and the first E.P. Carrillo puro crafted entirely from Nicaraguan tobacco. It embraces meticulous fermentation—aged in tercios with palm bark—to develop nuanced flavor and refined balance. This is the cigar that earned the #1 Cigar of the Year distinction, marking a pivotal moment for Carrillo’s brand legacy.
From the first sparking draw, expect earthy humidity, cedar backbone, and warm baking spices. The midsection deepens into cocoa and leather layers with vanilla-sweet whispers. As smoke continues, citrus brightness and baking sweetness emerge in contrast to lingering pepper and oak structure. This burn unfolds with precision and purpose.
The first third opens with earthy cedar, spice, and baking notes
The second third unfolds vanilla sweetness, cocoa shadow, and cedar depth
The final third closes in dry citrus zest, tobacco caramel, and soft leather finish
Draw is smooth with controlled resistance. Burn line stays sharp and consistent. Smoke is dense, layered, and aromatic—rewarding slow pacing. Construction remains reliable even through deep draws and slow transition.
This cigar defines what Privada members look for: refined power, craftsmanship from start to finish, and tobacco that speaks without shouting. Encore Valientes doesn’t just perform—it establishes lineage. It belongs in your humidor because it represents the rare moment when legacy, innovation, and pursuit converge in every draw.
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