Description
E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes is a bold yet refined addition to the award-winning E.P. Carrillo Encore line, handcrafted by Ernesto Perez Carrillo at the family’s Dominican Republic factory. This impressive 6 1/8 x 52 vitola highlights the signature craftsmanship behind EP Carrillo Cigars with a perfectly balanced Nicaraguan puro blend featuring aged Nicaraguan leaf tobacco and a rich Nicaraguan binder. Celebrated by cigar review enthusiasts and praised by Cigar Aficionado, E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes delivers an enjoyable cigar experience packed with rich smoke, complexity, and smooth flavor.
From the pre light draw and cold draw, E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes introduces aromas of baking spice, candied orange peel, and rich earth. After a straight cut, the great draw produces thick smoke layered with coffee notes, roasted nuts, caramel sweetness, and earthy notes. The box pressed wrapper creates a razor sharp burn line with solid ash and very few touch ups, demonstrating the top notch construction that defines the Encore line.
The first third opens with medium body richness and just the right amount of pepper spice and sweetness. As E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes moves into the second third and midway point, the flavor profile develops with peppery spice, creamy tobacco character, and a smooth aroma that lingers on the palate. The blend maintains great balance throughout the smoke, remaining in the medium range while occasionally pushing toward medium full complexity without reaching full territory.
During the second half and final third, deeper notes of rich earth, roasted nuts, and refined tobacco sweetness emerge alongside subtle hints reminiscent of La Gloria Cubana and La Historia. The long finish and smooth taste continue to impress aficionados searching for a better cigar with exceptional flavor and medium strength depth.
Whether enjoyed alongside Carrillo Encore Majestic, Encore Celestial, Encore Noir, or Encore Black, E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes stands among the top rated cigars in the Perez Carrillo Series. Shop E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes today and discover the craftsmanship, balance, and premium blend that make Casa Carrillo a modern classic in premium cigars.
