E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Confidant

The E.P. Carrillo Allegiance Confidant is a celebrated, box-pressed Toro cigar that exemplifies the innovative spirit of Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. Crafted in partnership with Oliva Cigar Co. in Nicaragua, this 6" x 52 ring gauge cigar features an 8th priming Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The result is a medium to full-bodied smoke, renowned for its complexity, balance, and rich, evolving flavours. The Allegiance Confidant has earned high acclaim, including a 95-point rating and a spot in the Top 5 Cigars of the Year for 2023. Allegiance has joined the award-winning trio in the Perez-Carrillo Series: Pledge, Encore, & La Historia. A medium to full bodied cigar that is complex and flavourful, Allegiance offers the smoker notes of spice, nut, sweetness and a slight hint of black coffee.

E.P. Carrillo is the signature brand of legendary master blender Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, a pivotal figure in modern cigar history. With roots tracing back to pre-revolution Cuba and decades of expertise honed in Miami and the Dominican Republic, the Carrillo family has built a reputation for innovation, quality, and artistry. Since launching E.P. Carrillo in 2009, the brand has earned numerous accolades - including multiple “Cigar of the Year” titles and consistent 90+ ratings. Each cigar reflects Ernesto’s commitment to tradition, meticulous blending, and a passion for delivering nuanced, memorable experiences. 

E.P. CARRILLO ALLEGIANCE CONFIDANT TASTING NOTES

- Initial Third: Sweet-and-spicy opening with a woody undercurrent. Notes of gingerbread, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Hints of roasted nuts, black coffee, and a touch of vanilla. 

- Middle Third: Creamy texture develops, with flavours of leather, burnt oak, and subtle pepper. Nuttiness and a gentle sweetness persist, balanced by a toasty finish. 

- Final Third: The cigar crescendos with peppery spice, cedar, and a lingering, warm complexity. Accents of earth, coffee, and a touch of dried fruit round out the experience. 

- Aroma: Expect a fragrant bouquet of cedar, roasted nuts, sweet spice, and coffee, with a creamy, slightly peppery character throughout. 

- Mouthfeel: The smoke is dense and smooth, with a velvet-like texture and a consistently even burn. The box-pressed format enhances the draw and flavour integration 

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Discover other award-winning cigars in the E.P. Carrillo range:

- Pledge Prequel Buy Ep Carrillo Pledge Prequel Online | Fine Cigars Club

- Encore Majestic Buy Ep Carrillo Encore Majestic Online | Fine Cigars Club