About this cigar
EP Carrillo's Encore Black line represents the brand's commitment to bold, accessible excellence. The Bulwarks format delivers a commanding 6x60 silhouette that demands attention on the lounge shelf and performs beautifully in the hand. This blend pairs a dark, oily maduro wrapper with a Dominican-Nicaraguan core, producing the kind of deep, structured smoke that serious customers seek without requiring a second mortgage. Expect cocoa, dark leather, and subtle earth across the first two thirds, with a finish that drifts toward black pepper and burnt sugar. The construction is immaculate, drawing freely and holding ash like a gunmetal rod. At this size, expect a 90-minute experience that rewards both the ritualist and the efficiency-minded smoker between engagements. For the retailer, Encore Black sits in that profitable sweet spot: premium enough to command respect, approachable enough to move consistent volume. The ten-count presentation makes stock rotation simple, and customers who land on one often return for the next box. This is the cigar that builds repeat business without requiring extensive hand-selling.
