E.P. Carrillo Sumatra Robusto

The E.P. Carrillo Sumatra Robusto opens with a medium-full body, delivering a refined interplay of sweet cedar, dark cocoa, and roasted almond over a base of leather, baking spice, and earthy undertones. The retrohale introduces black pepper, cinnamon, and a touch of dried cherry, adding warmth and a gentle fruit brightness that enhances the profile. By the second third, the flavors broaden into caramelized brown sugar, toasted walnut, and milk chocolate, while the pepper mellows into a smooth, lingering undertone. A faint herbal sweetness emerges, binding the cedar, cocoa, and spice into a complex mid-palate. In the final third, the cigar gains richness with espresso crema, toasted oak, clove, and a trace of molasses, finishing long, smooth, and balanced with a warm sweet-spice glow.

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The Robusto vitola is expertly crafted with an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper over a Nicaraguan binder and a bold blend of Nicaraguan and Dominican fillers, featuring seamless seams, a neatly applied triple cap, and a firm, even pack. Cold draw reveals cedar, cocoa husk, and a hint of pepper. Upon lighting, the draw is effortless, producing dense, velvety smoke with excellent aromatic presence. The burn line stays sharp and even, and the ash stacks into tight, medium-gray columns that hold well between taps. Combustion remains cool and steady, allowing gradual flavor development.

Pair with GlenDronach 15 Revival or Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva; both complement the cigar’s cocoa, cedar, and spice while enhancing its natural sweetness.

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Aging potential is strong: 5–8 years will integrate the cocoa, cedar, and spice into a seamless, velvety profile while refining the pepper and fruit nuances.

A balanced, flavor-forward Sumatra expression that showcases E.P. Carrillo’s precision blending in a versatile Robusto format.