Description
E.P. Carrillo Pledge
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Size: Robusto 5" × 50 (also available in Toro)
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Vitola: Robusto (primary)
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Habano Rosado Maduro
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Binder: Nicaraguan Habano
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Fillers: Nicaraguan ligero and long fillers
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Strength: Medium to Full
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Flavor Notes:
Cocoa sweetness, espresso roast, toasted cedar, roasted almond, creamy caramel, black pepper, subtle oak spice
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Pairing Notes:
Dark espresso, aged bourbon, chocolate caramel tart, roasted pecans, spiced chai latte
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Manufacturer: E.P. Carrillo / Tabacalera La Alianza, Estelí Nicaragua
Privada Storytelling
A Quiet Anthem, Boldly Built
Pledge is built around subtle authority — a manifesto in a shorter format. Using a sweet Rosado Maduro wrapper over a disciplined Nicaraguan core, this cigar blends elegance with power in equal measure. The result is a smoke that speaks with confidence without shouting.
At first light, cocoa-scented smoke and warm cedar lead. Midway through, creamy caramel meets espresso depth and roasted almond intensity. The finish rounds out with pepper spice, toasted oak, and rice-paper smooth structure that lingers past the nub.
Flavor Journey
The first third opens with sweet cocoa, light espresso, and cedar warmth
The second third layers almond roast, caramel richness, and baking spice
The final third closes in oak depth, pepper spice, and cocoa silk finish
Draw is balanced and smooth. Burn line is steady with soft ash. Smoke is lush, aromatic, and evolving throughout.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Pledge defines deliberate design and approachable intensity. It belongs in Privada because it is consistently flavorful, elegantly structured, and built with compassion for balance—not just power. It’s a cigar for those who respect nuance, tradition, and discreet strength.