{"product_id":"e-p-carrillo-triumph-sampler","title":"E.P. Carrillo Triumph Sampler","description":"\u003ch2\u003eE.P. Carrillo Triumph Sampler – 3 Cigars\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eE.P. Carrillo Triumph Sampler\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together three of Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's most celebrated creations in one collectible presentation. Rather than simply offering three different blends, the Triumph Sampler showcases three cigars that achieved extraordinary recognition from \u003cem\u003eCigar Aficionado\u003c\/em\u003e, with every selection finishing either #1 or #2 in the publication's prestigious annual Top 25 Cigars of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the sampler is one \u003cstrong\u003ePledge Prequel\u003c\/strong\u003e, one \u003cstrong\u003eEncore Majestic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and one \u003cstrong\u003eLa Historia E-III\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together they provide a remarkable journey through three distinct E.P. Carrillo blends, ranging from the bold character of Pledge and La Historia to the refined all-Nicaraguan complexity of Encore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSampler Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Pledge by E.P. Carrillo Prequel – 5 x 50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Encore by E.P. Carrillo Majestic – 5 3\/8 x 52\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III – 6 7\/8 x 54\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Premium Cigars\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\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible Sampler Box of 3 Cigars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Pledge by E.P. Carrillo Prequel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePledge Prequel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e5 x 50 box-pressed Robusto\u003c\/strong\u003e and one of the most highly acclaimed cigars ever created by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. It combines a dark Connecticut-grown Habano wrapper with an Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box-Pressed Robusto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA Connecticut Habano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuador\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Full to Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98 Points – Cigar Aficionado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e #1 Cigar of the Year 2020 – Cigar Aficionado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prequel delivers a rich profile of \u003cstrong\u003echocolate, earth, black cherry, espresso, wood, and pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining dark sweetness with considerable body and spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Encore by E.P. Carrillo Majestic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEncore Majestic\u003c\/strong\u003e measures \u003cstrong\u003e5 3\/8 x 52\u003c\/strong\u003e and is a true \u003cstrong\u003eNicaraguan puro\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning its wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos all come from Nicaragua.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 3\/8 x 52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robusto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Nicaraguan Puro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96 Points – Cigar Aficionado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e #1 Cigar of the Year 2018 – Cigar Aficionado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncore's Nicaraguan tobaccos produce an elegant combination of \u003cstrong\u003esweet tobacco, earth, cedar, leather, roasted nuts, and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tobacco used for Encore undergoes an extended aging process involving traditional tercios, helping create the blend's smooth and refined character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting the Triumph Sampler is the imposing \u003cstrong\u003eLa Historia E-III\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e6 7\/8 x 54 box-pressed Toro\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features a dark Mexican San Andrés wrapper over an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder and Dominican and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 7\/8 x 54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box-Pressed Toro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mexican San Andrés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian Sumatra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic \u0026amp; Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-Full to Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 Points – Cigar Aficionado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e #2 Cigar of the Year 2014 – Cigar Aficionado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa Historia E-III offers a darker profile featuring \u003cstrong\u003eespresso, earth, cocoa, anise, wood, white pepper, and rich spice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its Mexican San Andrés wrapper provides depth and sweetness while the Dominican and Nicaraguan fillers contribute complexity and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Award-Winning Cigars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the Triumph Sampler is its extraordinary collection of accolades. Every cigar included in the presentation has finished within the \u003cstrong\u003etop two positions of Cigar Aficionado's annual Top 25\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points – Pledge Prequel – #1 Cigar of the Year 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points – Encore Majestic – #1 Cigar of the Year 2018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – La Historia E-III – #2 Cigar of the Year 2014\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the Triumph Sampler an exceptional introduction to Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's blending style as well as an attractive gift or tasting selection for experienced cigar enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the sampler contains three completely different blends, there is no single wrapper, binder, filler, or flavor profile. Instead, smokers can experience a broad spectrum of E.P. Carrillo's blending style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the collection, expect notes of \u003cstrong\u003ecocoa, espresso, earth, cedar, leather, black cherry, roasted nuts, sweet tobacco, wood, and pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, ranging from medium-bodied complexity to richer medium-full and full-bodied expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectible sampler containing 3 premium E.P. Carrillo cigars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes three different award-winning blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Pledge Prequel – 5 x 50.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Encore Majestic – 5 3\/8 x 52.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 La Historia E-III – 6 7\/8 x 54.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree different wrapper and blend experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo former Cigar Aficionado Cigars of the Year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery cigar finished #1 or #2 in Cigar Aficionado's Top 25.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e98, 96, and 95-point rated cigars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent premium gift and tasting sampler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation: Box\/Sampler of 3 Cigars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout E.P. Carrillo \/ Casa Carrillo\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Triumph Sampler showcases the work of legendary cigar maker \u003cstrong\u003eErnesto Perez-Carrillo\u003c\/strong\u003e. After decades in the premium cigar industry, Perez-Carrillo established his family-owned operation in the Dominican Republic and developed an extensive portfolio of critically acclaimed blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company has since evolved under the \u003cstrong\u003eCasa Carrillo\u003c\/strong\u003e identity, continuing the family's cigar-making tradition while maintaining celebrated collections such as Pledge, Encore, and La Historia.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/casacarrillocigars.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"E.P. 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