Casa Carrillo Pledge

Price range: $13.99 through $14.99

Some cigars earn recognition. This one earned the highest honor in the industry.

The Casa Carrillo Pledge is Cigar Aficionado’s No. 1 Cigar of the Year for 2020 — rated 98 points and widely regarded as Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s finest achievement. A full-bodied Dominican blend wrapped in a Connecticut Havana-seed Habano, bound with Ecuadorian leaf, and filled with Nicaraguan tobacco. Rich, complex, and built to be remembered. Named Best Dominican Cigar of 2021 by both Tobacco Business and Cigar Journal.

Available in two box pressed vitolas — sold as singles.

Description

The Pledge is widely regarded as Casa Carrillo’s (formally known as EP Carrillo) shining achievement.

“This bold expression from the master EP Carrillo has earned its place as an instant classic, achieving the highest honor as Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar of the Year for 2020 with an impressive 98-point rating.

The Casa Carrillo Pledge is a testament to Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s dedication to excellence and innovation in cigar crafting. This full-bodied masterpiece is crafted with the finest tobaccos, delivering a rich and complex flavor profile that has captivated cigar enthusiasts worldwide.”

No. 1 Cigar of the Year on the “Top 25 Cigars of 2020” in Cigar Aficionado

Tobacco Business Best Dominican Cigar of 2021

Cigar Journal Best Dominican Cigar of 2021

The Prequel rated 98 in Cigar Aficionado, rated 91 on Cigar Insider, rated 89 on Halfwheel

The Sojourn rated 93 in Cigar Aficionado, rated 91 on Cigar Insider

  • Wrapper: Connecticut Havana-seed Habano
  • Binder: Ecuadorian
  • Filler: Nicaraguan

Sold as singles

Packaged in 20 count boxes

This cigar is available in two vitolas:

  • Prequel (Box Pressed Robusto) |  5 X 50
  • Sojourn (Box Pressed Toro) | 6 X 52

If you’re pairing it, think bold — aged bourbon, a peaty Scotch, or a rich dark roast coffee are all worthy companions. Check out our Cigar Pairing Guide for more ideas. And if you want to explore more of what Casa Carrillo has brought to the humidor, browse the full lineup.