The E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic was the Cigar Aficionado Cigar of the Year in 2018.
Perez-Carrillo, as a name, has been known in the Cigar Industry for years. Ernesto, his father before him, and the family before that, have all been integrally involved in making cigars for generations.
This is what was the inspiration for the Family Series of Cigars. These cigars are generations of know-how, poured into unique blends and culminate as the creations of Ernesto Perez-Carrillo himself. Only these cigars are allowed to bear the name Perez-Carrillo and each vitola is an homage to someone within the family. Cigars that are the pride and joy of the Perez-Carrillo family history.
About the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic
Owner: E.P. Carrillo
Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Nicaragua
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Strength: Medium
Size: Robusto – 5 3/8 by 52 ring gauge
Reviewed by: Ross from the Windsor shop
The Beginning
The cigar enticed me with cedar, sweet cream and spice. The cedar and sweet cream are up front and then the spice kicks in and has a very long finish. The strength in this third was slightly below medium.
The Middle
At the middle some sweetness returns to the cream and levels with the cedar and spice. The retrohale is very much the same profile. The strength remained at slightly below medium.
The End
As the cigar reaches its finale, charred wood appears and cream continues along with the now faint spice. There is a slight pine note that has become a bit fuller and is still paired with the cream. The strength is now all medium.
Burn
No touch ups needed on this cigar, burn rate was quite fast at times but even all the way through.
Draw
The draw on the Encore Majestic is slightly open but not a loose draw. Delivers the flavour very well.
Overall
The flavour profile of the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic consisted of cedar, sweet cream and spice later transitioning to charred wood and then a pine note. Construction was great and allowed me to focus everything on the great flavours of this cigar. The strength never built up past medium.
This was a very nice cigar from E.P. Carrillo. It’s a cigar approachable to any level smoker and could be enjoyable at any time of day. I would suggest this cigar to everyone, it’s a fantastic example of a great smoke.
Ross Rating: 9/10
What alcoholic drink would I pair E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic with?
Our drink of the month – Dalmore Cigar Malt Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky – and at a very good price, so happy we have a sample bottle in the office!
What soft drink would I pair E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic with?
Mexican Coca Cola from a glass bottle.
Would I smoke E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic again?
The Encore Majestic is a cigar I would recommend to the experienced and novice cigar enthusiast. As for myself, it’s a cigar I’d smoke again and is most definitely a box worthy consideration.
