E.P. Carrillo Endure Corona Gorda

The E.P. Carrillo Endure Corona Gorda is a refined 6 x 46 expression of the Endure line, showcasing a prized genuine Meerapfel Cameroon wrapper over a core of Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. Handmade at the Casa Carrillo factory in the Dominican Republic, this Corona Gorda uses a rounded press and a relatively slender ring gauge that places greater emphasis on the aromatic character of its exceptional Cameroon wrapper.

Endure represents a meeting of two important cigar legacies: the Perez-Carrillo family and the Meerapfel family, whose work has been instrumental in preserving authentic Cameroon wrapper tobacco. The result is a medium-bodied cigar with an elegant balance of sweetness, spice, wood, cocoa, coffee and aromatic complexity.

Cigar Information

• Brand: E.P. Carrillo / Casa Carrillo
• Line: Endure
• Vitola: Corona Gorda
• Size: 6 x 46
• Shape: Corona Gorda
• Press: Rounded Press
• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
• Factory: Casa Carrillo
• Wrapper: Genuine Meerapfel Cameroon
• Binder: Nicaragua
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Strength: Medium
• Construction: Handmade Premium Long Filler
• Box Count: 10 Cigars

Flavor Profile

The Endure Corona Gorda highlights the naturally sweet, spicy and aromatic qualities associated with genuine Cameroon tobacco. The profile opens with woody and peppery characteristics before developing layers of cocoa, coffee, vanilla, nuts and dark fruit.

As the cigar progresses, expect additional impressions of cedar, baking spices, toast, hazelnut and natural sweetness, supported by the deeper earthy character of its Nicaraguan binder and filler. Its 46-ring-gauge format gives the Cameroon wrapper a prominent role throughout the smoking experience.

Genuine Meerapfel Cameroon Wrapper

At the heart of Endure is its Meerapfel Cameroon wrapper. The project marked Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's return to working with Cameroon tobacco after decades away from the leaf, making the wrapper an essential part of both the blend and the story behind Endure.

The naturally aromatic African leaf is paired exclusively with Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos, creating a combination of Cameroon sweetness and spice with the depth and structure of Nicaraguan tobacco.

Corona Gorda – 6 x 46

Introduced after the original Endure Robusto and Toro, the Corona Gorda measures 6 inches by 46 ring gauge. Its narrower proportions increase the wrapper-to-filler ratio, making it an especially interesting vitola for smokers who want to experience the distinctive character of the Meerapfel Cameroon leaf.

Each E.P. Carrillo Endure Corona Gorda is presented in a box of 10 cigars.

Ratings & Reviews

The exact Casa Carrillo Endure Corona Gorda received an 88-point rating from Cigar Aficionado in the publication's January/February 2026 issue.

The Corona Gorda also earned an impressive 90.11/100 in a panel review by The Cigar Authority, where its complexity and transitions between sweet, savory, woody and spicy characteristics were highlighted.

Highlights

• 6 x 46 Corona Gorda.
• Genuine Meerapfel Cameroon wrapper.
• Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos.
• Handcrafted at Casa Carrillo in the Dominican Republic.
• Rounded-press construction.
• Medium-bodied profile.
• Notes of cocoa, coffee, cedar, nuts, baking spice and natural sweetness.
• Created to highlight the aromatic qualities of genuine Cameroon tobacco.
• 88 Points – Cigar Aficionado.
• 90.11 Points – The Cigar Authority.
• 10 cigars per box.

Manufacturer

Casa Carrillo is the home of legendary cigar maker Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and his family. The Endure collection celebrates perseverance, heritage and the relationship between the Perez-Carrillo and Meerapfel families, combining genuine Cameroon wrapper tobacco with carefully selected Nicaraguan tobaccos and Casa Carrillo's Dominican craftsmanship.