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Core Line
E.P. Carrillo Pledge
Cigar of the Year in 2020. A rich, full-flavored blend that sells itself off the ratings alone.
Wholesale E.P. Carrillo cigars - distributed by MDC.
E.P. Carrillo is the brand Ernesto Perez-Carrillo built after his years at the helm of La Gloria Cubana, and it has stacked up top-tier ratings ever since - including Cigar of the Year honors for both Encore and Pledge. MDC stocks the catalog in depth, from the New Wave Connecticut to the Inch and La Historia lines.
Years in E.P. Carrillo Rotation
14+
14 years·Trusted by Four Seasons, The Broadmoor, Caesars Entertainment
MDC + E.P. Carrillo
Why MDC stocks E.P. Carrillo
Few brands make a buyer's job easier than E.P. Carrillo. When a guest asks "what's good?", a cigar with Cigar of the Year hardware on it answers the question for you. Encore took the top spot in 2018 and Pledge did it again in 2020 - and both are regular-production lines you can actually keep on the shelf, not one-time releases.
MDC carries 45 active E.P. Carrillo SKUs across its lines. That covers the full spread: the mellow New Wave Connecticut for daytime smokers, the Essence and Inch lines for the value-and-volume end, and Encore, Pledge, and La Historia for the top shelf. Your rep builds the mix around what your particular floor sells, then adjusts as the numbers come in.
“E.P. Carrillo is in our standing rotation because the accounts we serve - from casinos to cigar bars - sell through it consistently. That's the only reason a brand stays on our line card.”
Core Line-up
E.P. Carrillo blends MDC distributes
Not every SKU in the E.P. Carrillo catalog is in our standing rotation - we curate to what actually moves at retail. These are the core lines we keep in depth.
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Core Line
E.P. Carrillo Encore
Cigar of the Year in 2018. Nicaraguan tobacco, medium-to-full, and a proven repeat purchase.
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Core Line
E.P. Carrillo La Historia
A rich, dark, box-pressed line honoring the Perez-Carrillo family story. Strong after-dinner pick.
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Core Line
E.P. Carrillo Inch
The big-ring-gauge line in Natural, Maduro, and Nicaragua versions. A steady mover for lounges and casino bars.
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Core Line
E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut
The mellow entry point. Keeps lighter-palate guests inside the brand family.
Venue Fit
Which venues stock E.P. Carrillo
The E.P. Carrillo portfolio leans medium-to-full, with genuine range on both ends. Cigar lounges and steakhouses anchor on Encore, Pledge, and La Historia - blends with the ratings pedigree to justify top-shelf placement. Casino bars and golf shops do well with Inch, which gives big-ring smokers a familiar shape at a fair price. The New Wave Connecticut and Essence lines let liquor stores and hotel programs cover the milder, value-minded end of the same display without leaving the brand.
The retail margin math for E.P. Carrillo
MDC's active E.P. Carrillo SKUs run roughly $29-$306 per box wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. That's an unusually wide and workable spread - it means one brand can cover your value shelf and your premium shelf at the same time. Your rep quotes exact account pricing before you commit to anything.
How to build a E.P. Carrillo program with MDC
The MDC approach to any brand is the same: start with a curated core rotation sized to your venue, prove sell-through, then layer in deeper SKU coverage as the account matures. For a typical hospitality account, a E.P. Carrillo program begins with 2–3 vitolas across 40–60 cigars of opening depth, paired with the other brands that complement your overall humidor structure.
Because E.P. Carrillo is one of the core workhorse brands in the category, it's almost always part of the MDC opening-proposal for any new account - the exact SKUs and depth vary by whether you're running a bar-led hospitality program, a dedicated cigar lounge, or a pro-shop display. Your rep builds the proposal fast once you apply, with real numbers keyed to your venue.
Related wholesale brands + programs
Other brands frequently paired with E.P. Carrillo in MDC programs: La Gloria Cubana , La Aurora , My Father , Oliva . For the complete list of brands MDC distributes, see the wholesale cigar brands index. For the programs each brand fits - hospitality, retail, cigar bar - see Cigars for Hospitality and Cigars for Retail.
Wholesale FAQ
Buying E.P. Carrillo wholesale - common questions.
Who is the wholesale distributor for E.P. Carrillo cigars?
MDC Wholesale Cigars distributes E.P. Carrillo to licensed venues and retailers nationwide - casinos, hotels, steakhouses, golf shops, liquor stores, and cigar bars. E.P. Carrillo has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years.
How do I buy E.P. Carrillo cigars wholesale?
Apply for an MDC wholesale account - it starts with a short qualification form. Once you're approved, your rep builds a curated first order with E.P. Carrillo SKUs matched to your venue. Most new accounts get their first shipment within a week of approval.
How much do E.P. Carrillo cigars cost wholesale?
Most premium boxes run roughly $80-$300 wholesale depending on the line and vitola, and venues typically retail at 1.8x-2.5x wholesale. Your exact E.P. Carrillo pricing depends on your account and order size - your rep quotes real numbers before you commit to anything.
Can I return E.P. Carrillo cigars that don't sell?
Yes. Every MDC order is backed by our no-risk exchange: if a E.P. Carrillo SKU doesn't move for your crowd, we swap it for one that will. Cigar orders over $1,000 ship free.
Ready to Stock E.P. Carrillo?
Open an MDC account. We'll tell you where E.P. Carrillo fits in your rotation.
Apply to open an MDC account. We'll look at your venue profile, your existing rotation (if any), and tell you exactly what a E.P. Carrillo program should look like on your floor - opening SKUs, depth, price points, and how it pairs with the rest of your humidor.
Cost of Waiting
Every month without E.P. Carrillo on your shelf is margin your competitors are collecting. Your rep can have it in your first shipment within a week of approval.
We only take 4 new accounts a month
4 spots open for July
P.S. E.P. Carrillo has been in MDC's standing rotation for 14+ years. If MDC can help your business, we can get you into a first shipment within a week of qualifying.