Encore Celestial - E.P. Carrillo *No.3 Cigar of the Year 2024*

🔥 E.P. Carrillo Encore Celestial – No. 3 Cigar of the Year 2024

🌍 ORIGIN & CRAFTSMANSHIP

• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic

• Manufacturer: E.P. Carrillo, renowned for over 50 years of cigar-making excellence

• Blend: A Nicaraguan puro, featuring wrapper, binder, and filler tobaccos all sourced from Nicaragua

• Aging Process: Tobaccos aged in "tercios," where leaves are wrapped in palm bark, allowing for optimal fermentation and flavor development

🛠️ KEY FEATURES

• Size: 6 1/8 inches in length

• Ring Gauge: 50

• Shape: Box-pressed Toro

• Wrapper: Nicaraguan

• Binder: Nicaraguan

• Filler: Nicaraguan

• Strength: Medium to Full

• Construction: Handmade with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring an even burn and smooth draw

👅 FLAVOR PROFILE

• Initial Notes: Sweet and tangy dried orange peel covered in dark chocolate

• Mid-Smoke: Rich earthiness complemented by black pepper

• Finish: Bold leathery undertones with a hint of ginger spice

• Overall Experience: A complex and well-balanced smoke that appeals to both seasoned aficionados and occasional smokers

🏆 ACCOLADES

• Cigar Aficionado Rating: 96 points

• Award: Ranked No. 3 in Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of 2024

• Recognition: Praised for its harmonious blend of flavors and exceptional construction

💨 SMOKING EXPERIENCE

• Draw: Effortless, providing a consistent and enjoyable smoking session

• Burn: Even and steady, requiring minimal touch-ups

• Aroma: Aromatic with notes of cedar and spice, enhancing the overall experience

🎯 IDEAL FOR

• Connoisseurs: Seeking a premium cigar with a rich and nuanced flavor profile

• Collectors: Looking to add an award-winning cigar to their humidor

• Gifts: An excellent choice for special occasions or to impress discerning smokers

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