{"product_id":"e-p-carrillo-ascend-ridge","title":"E.P. Carrillo Ascend Ridge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eE.P. Carrillo Ascend Ridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eE.P. Carrillo Ascend Ridge\u003c\/strong\u003e is the \u003cstrong\u003e6 x 52 Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e from Ascend, a new regular-production collection introduced by Casa Carrillo in 2026. Created by legendary master blender \u003cstrong\u003eErnesto Perez-Carrillo\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ascend was developed around the concept of progression—a cigar designed to evolve in flavor and complexity throughout the smoking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted at the \u003cstrong\u003eCasa Carrillo factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Ridge combines an \u003cstrong\u003eEcuadorian Habano wrapper\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eNicaraguan binder from Estelí\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNicaraguan filler tobaccos\u003c\/strong\u003e. The result is a medium-strength cigar with a rich progression of cedar, nuts, cocoa, coffee, earth, pepper and natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCigar Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e E.P. Carrillo \/ Perez-Carrillo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ascend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitola:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressed Toro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casa Carrillo, Santiago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Habano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan – Estelí\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAscend Ridge\u003c\/strong\u003e was blended to develop progressively rather than deliver a static flavor profile. Its Ecuadorian Habano wrapper and Nicaraguan interior tobaccos produce a rich combination of \u003cstrong\u003ecedar, roasted nuts, earth, cocoa, espresso and baking spices\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by pepper and underlying natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn independent review of the exact Ridge found additional nuances of \u003cstrong\u003edark chocolate, almonds, creamy cedar, vanilla, cinnamon, cashews, leather and coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e. Red pepper and a graham-cracker-like sweetness became particularly noticeable as the cigar developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact \u003cstrong\u003ePerez-Carrillo Ascend Ridge 6 x 52\u003c\/strong\u003e was reviewed by \u003cstrong\u003ehalfwheel\u003c\/strong\u003e in September 2026 and received an \u003cstrong\u003e88-point rating\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e88 Points – halfwheel – September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe review found the strongest examples particularly complex, highlighting combinations of \u003cstrong\u003ecedar, creamy cashews, cocoa, coffee, baking spices, red pepper and sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e. Strength remained around medium, while the cigars produced substantial flavor and excellent draw performance.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/halfwheel.com\/perez-carrillo-ascend-ridge\/479905\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBox of 20 Cigars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eE.P. Carrillo Ascend Ridge is packaged in boxes of 20 cigars\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a regular-production release, Ascend expands the core Perez-Carrillo Series rather than serving as a one-time limited edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew \u003cstrong\u003e2026\u003c\/strong\u003e release from Ernesto Perez-Carrillo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003ePerez-Carrillo Series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 x 52 pressed Toro.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEcuadorian Habano wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicaraguan Estelí binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicaraguan filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted at Casa Carrillo in Santiago, Dominican Republic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium strength with an evolving flavor profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of cedar, cocoa, nuts, coffee, earth, pepper and natural sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned around the concept of progression throughout the smoke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e88 Points – halfwheel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20 cigars per box.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasa Carrillo\u003c\/strong\u003e is the home of legendary master blender \u003cstrong\u003eErnesto Perez-Carrillo\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ascend expands the Perez-Carrillo Series with a blend built around progression, balance and discovery, offering a contemporary expression of the blending philosophy behind some of the Carrillo family's most acclaimed cigars.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casacarrillocigars.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E.P. Carrillo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47560738013382,"sku":"811167023487","price":177.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/2707\/2198\/files\/E.P._Carrillo_Ascend_Ridge.png?v=1790000379","url":"https:\/\/cigarsisland.com\/products\/e-p-carrillo-ascend-ridge","provider":"Cigars Island by Entre Humos LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}