Description
E.P. Carrillo Sumatra
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Sizes Available:
Robusto 5" × 50
Toro 6" × 52
Gordo 6" × 60
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Vitola: Robusto / Toro / Gordo
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Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
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Binder: Honduran & Nicaraguan double binder
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Fillers: Nicaraguan and Dominican long fillers
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Strength: Medium
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Flavor Notes:
Black pepper punch, toasted oak, floral earthiness, cocoa, sweet raisin, almond cream, musk
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Pairing Notes:
Strong black coffee, dark chocolate mousse, almond biscotti, aged rum, rye whisky
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Manufacturer: Casa Carrillo factory, Dominican Republic
Privada Storytelling
An Essence of Wrapper Excellence
Sumatra is the opening salvo in E.P. Carrillo’s “Essence” wrapper series. Designed to spotlight a single leaf’s impact, this blend showcases the oil-rich Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper atop a robust dual binder and balanced filler foundation. The result is medium strength with dimensions—flavor is never quiet, but always refined.
At first light the profile surprises with sharp black pepper that fades into raisin sweetness and floral earthiness. The middle develops toasted oak, cocoa dust, and almond cream. Nearing the nub, musk and vintage tobacco nuances linger in slow aromatic layers. It’s bold in intention and gentle in expression.
Flavor Journey
The first third opens with peppery tension, cocoa nibs, and earth-y musk
The second third unfolds into toasted oak, raisin sweetness, and almond cream
The final third finishes with floral earth, subtle spice, and refined tobacco depth
Draw starts taut then opens into a plush flow. Burn line is steady. Smoke is aromatic, medium-bodied, and quite polished.
Why It Belongs in Privada
Sumatra isn’t just another blend. It’s a curated experience built around wrapper expression. It gives collectors focus—a singular leaf talked about seriously, built around balance and flavor precision.
It belongs in Privada because it is legacy leaf done right—entry level strength with top-tier craftsmanship. A reminder that wrapper choice defines story more than volume.