Description
E.P. Carrillo Maduro
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Size: Toro 6" × 52
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Vitola: Toro
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Wrapper: Mexican San Andrés Maduro
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Binder: Honduran Maduro
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Fillers: Nicaraguan long fillers
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Strength: Medium to Full
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Flavor Notes:
Bitter baker’s chocolate, earthy grit, black pepper retrohale, dark espresso, anise, oaky dryness, minimal sweetness
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Pairing Notes:
Dark roast coffee, aged bourbon, espresso ristretto, dark chocolate square, peppered nuts
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Manufacturer: Casa Carrillo factory, Dominican Republic
Privada Storytelling
The Essence of Maduro Boldness
E.P. Carrillo’s Maduro is not a whisper—it’s a statement. Part of his Essence Series, it showcases a deep, oil-rich Mexican wrapper over a layered core of Nicaraguan leaf and Honduran binder. It’s built for lovers of intensity without sacrificing balance or finish.
From first spark, the palate meets anise-laced earth and gritty tobacco texture. Baker’s chocolate and espresso deepen the midsection, supported by oaky dryness and occasional leather sweetness. Retrohale brings focused black pepper heat throughout. By the last third, flavor remains steady and structured—never rushed, never weak.
Flavor Journey
The first third opens in gritty earth, anise, and bitter chocolate
The second third deepens with espresso roast, dark cocoa, and woody spice
The final third closes with sharp black pepper, oaky dryness, and lingering tobacco depth
Draw begins firm yet opens smooth. Burn is even, with clean ash. Smoke remains medium‑full and textured throughout.
Why It Belongs in Privada
This cigar embodies focused discipline. It is not about flash—it’s about integrity in flavor. Bold yet refined, it belongs in Privada collections because it shows mastery of intensity packaged within structure.
It is the cigar you reach for when subtlety isn’t enough.