E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes

E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes

• Size: Torpedo (box-pressed) 6⅛" × 52

• Vitola: Torpedo / Valientes

• Wrapper: Nicaraguan Habano

• Binder: Nicaraguan

• Fillers: Nicaraguan puro from top volcanic regions

• Strength: Medium to Full

• Flavor Notes:
  Rich earth, cedar spice, baking spice, subtle sweetness, cocoa dust, vanilla cream, dry citrus zest

• Pairing Notes:
  Espresso roast, aged bourbon or rye whiskey, dark chocolate truffle, spiced nuts, herbal black tea

• Manufacturer: E.P. Carrillo / Tabacalera La Alianza, Dominican Republic

Privada Storytelling

A Celebration of Nicaraguan Soil

Encore Valientes is the bold follow-up to La Historia and the first E.P. Carrillo puro crafted entirely from Nicaraguan tobacco. It embraces meticulous fermentation—aged in tercios with palm bark—to develop nuanced flavor and refined balance. This is the cigar that earned the #1 Cigar of the Year distinction, marking a pivotal moment for Carrillo’s brand legacy.

From the first sparking draw, expect earthy humidity, cedar backbone, and warm baking spices. The midsection deepens into cocoa and leather layers with vanilla-sweet whispers. As smoke continues, citrus brightness and baking sweetness emerge in contrast to lingering pepper and oak structure. This burn unfolds with precision and purpose.

Flavor Journey

The first third opens with earthy cedar, spice, and baking notes
The second third unfolds vanilla sweetness, cocoa shadow, and cedar depth
The final third closes in dry citrus zest, tobacco caramel, and soft leather finish

Draw is smooth with controlled resistance. Burn line stays sharp and consistent. Smoke is dense, layered, and aromatic—rewarding slow pacing. Construction remains reliable even through deep draws and slow transition.

Why It Belongs in Privada

This cigar defines what Privada members look for: refined power, craftsmanship from start to finish, and tobacco that speaks without shouting. Encore Valientes doesn’t just perform—it establishes lineage. It belongs in your humidor because it represents the rare moment when legacy, innovation, and pursuit converge in every draw.