{"product_id":"e-p-carrillo-encore-valientes","title":"E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eE.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eE.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes\u003c\/strong\u003e is a sophisticated box-pressed torpedo from Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's acclaimed Encore collection. Measuring \u003cstrong\u003e6 1\/8 x 52\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Valientes showcases an entirely Nicaraguan tobacco blend handcrafted at \u003cstrong\u003eTabacalera La Alianza\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncore is celebrated for combining Nicaraguan tobaccos from the country's premier growing regions with extended aging and traditional techniques. The Valientes delivers a balanced medium-bodied experience characterized by \u003cstrong\u003enatural tobacco sweetness, fruit, baking spice, black pepper and earth\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitola:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valientes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 1\/8 x 52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box-Pressed Torpedo\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 Tabacalera La Alianza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan Puro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade Premium Long Filler \/ Box-Pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEncore Valientes\u003c\/strong\u003e opens with an inviting combination of \u003cstrong\u003enatural tobacco, fruit sweetness, black pepper, baking spices and earth\u003c\/strong\u003e. The fruity sweetness is particularly noticeable early in the cigar, creating an elegant contrast with the pepper and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the cigar progresses, the sweeter fruit character gradually recedes while \u003cstrong\u003eearth, pepper and baking spice\u003c\/strong\u003e become more prominent. The final portion emphasizes earthy tobacco and pepper while retaining the balance and refinement for which Encore is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact \u003cstrong\u003eE.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes\u003c\/strong\u003e received a strong \u003cstrong\u003e90-point rating from Cigar Coop\u003c\/strong\u003e. The publication highlighted its natural tobacco, fruit, baking spice, black pepper and earth flavors while giving particularly high marks to its construction, including an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent burn and draw\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Cigar Coop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCigar Coop characterized both the strength and body as medium and concluded that the Valientes remained an excellent expression of the Encore blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cigar-coop.com\/2020\/03\/agile-cigar-review-encore-by-e-p-carrillo-valientes.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead Cigar Coop's 90-Point Encore Valientes Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAward-Winning Encore Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valientes belongs to the same Encore family that achieved one of the cigar industry's most prestigious honors when the \u003cstrong\u003eEncore Majestic received 96 points and was named Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year for 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e. That distinction belongs specifically to the Majestic vitola and should not be confused with a rating for the Valientes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valientes earned recognition of its own when it was selected as \u003cstrong\u003eCigar of the Year by Bear Duplisea of Prime Time Special Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, further demonstrating the critical success of the Encore blend across multiple sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBox of 20 Cigars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eE.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes is presented in boxes of 20 cigars\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its elegant packaging, distinctive box-pressed torpedo format and association with the award-winning Encore collection make the Valientes a strong premium selection for cigar retailers and enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated by legendary cigarmaker \u003cstrong\u003eErnesto Perez-Carrillo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 1\/8 x 52 box-pressed torpedo.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicaraguan wrapper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicaraguan binder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNicaraguan filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll-Nicaraguan tobacco blend.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium strength and medium body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTobacco receives additional aging using traditional tercios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes of natural tobacco, fruit, baking spice, black pepper and earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points – Cigar Coop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValientes was recognized as a Cigar of the Year selection by Bear Duplisea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Encore collection whose Majestic was Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of 2018.\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\u003eE.P. 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