E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel
E.P. Carrillo
Product Information
- Manufacturer
- E.P. Carrillo
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Wrapper
- Connecticut Habano
- Binder
- Ecuadorian
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Factory
- Casa Carrillo
- Strength
- Full
- Vitola / Size
- Prequel (5" x 50)
- MSRP
- —
- Competition Record
- 1-2
- Result
- Eliminated in Group Stage
- Final Placement
- Eliminated in Group Stage
Competition Performance
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel completed the group stage with a 1-2 record, highlighted by a victory over San Cristobal Revelation. Despite an early exit, the cigar demonstrated the bold complexity and craftsmanship that have earned the Pledge line widespread acclaim.
Competition Matchups
Ashology™ Assessment
Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.
- star Excellent construction
- star Consistent burn
- star Balanced profile
- star Refined craftsmanship
- star Smooth finish
- star Official tournament selection
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel earned its place in the Official Field of 32 through quality craftsmanship and dependable performance. Competing in one of the strongest groups in the tournament, it demonstrated the refinement and consistency expected from a premium cigar bearing the E.P. Carrillo name.
Ashology™ Smoking Experience
- Cold Draw
- Cocoa, earth, pepper and cedar.
- First Third
- Dark chocolate, black pepper and earth create an immediate full-bodied impression.
- Second Third
- Espresso, leather, toasted walnut and mild molasses deepen the experience.
- Final Third
- Coffee, oak and pepper intensify into a powerful conclusion.
- Construction
- Dense smoke, firm ash and dependable draw.
- Finish
- Long, dark and warming.
- Ashology Assessment
- Rich and impressive with substantial concentration and strength.
Final Verdict
The E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel offered one of Group F’s darkest and most concentrated profiles. It performed strongly but was edged out by cigars showing slightly greater balance and evolution.
Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.
