E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee is a medium-to-full 6 1/4 x 58 box-pressed cigar handmade in the Dominican Republic. The largest vitola in the acclaimed Pledge line, it features a Connecticut-grown Habano wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder with Nicaraguan filler tobaccos.
Ernesto Perez-Carrillo developed the Apogee to bring the character of the award-winning Pledge blend into a larger ring gauge without sacrificing its strength or complexity. The result earned a 93-point rating and the No. 11 position on Cigar Aficionado's Top 25 Cigars of 2022.
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee Cigar Details
• Size: 6 1/4 x 58
• Shape: Gordo
• Wrapper: USA Connecticut Habano
• Binder: Ecuador
• Filler: Nicaragua
• Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
• Strength: Medium-Full
• Construction: Handmade, Long-Filler, Box-Pressed
• Manufacturer: E.P. Carrillo
• Factory: Tabacalera La Alianza
What is E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee?
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee is a 6 1/4 x 58 box-pressed cigar and the largest vitola in the Pledge line. It uses a Connecticut-grown Habano wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos.
What size is E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee?
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee measures 6 1/4 inches long with a 58 ring gauge. Its large-ring-gauge format was developed to maintain the character of the Pledge blend while providing a longer, fuller smoking experience.
What wrapper is used on E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee?
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee uses a dark Connecticut-grown Habano wrapper made from Cuban-seed tobacco. Beneath the wrapper is an Ecuadorian binder surrounding Nicaraguan filler tobaccos.
Is E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee box-pressed?
Yes. The Pledge Apogee is a box-pressed cigar, giving its 6 1/4 x 58 format a distinctive squared profile.
How strong is E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee?
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee is a medium-to-full strength cigar. Ernesto Perez-Carrillo specifically developed the 58 ring gauge to preserve the strength and complexity of the original Pledge blend in a larger format.
What does E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee taste like?
Published tasting descriptions commonly mention cocoa, black pepper, hickory, vanilla, and marshmallow. Individual flavor perceptions can vary.
Where is E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee made?
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee is handmade at Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic.
What rating did E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee receive?
E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee received a 93-point rating from Cigar Aficionado and was selected as the No. 11 cigar on its Top 25 Cigars of 2022 list.
Is Pledge Apogee the same blend as Pledge Prequel?
Yes. The Apogee uses the core Pledge blend found in the award-winning Prequel, adapted to the larger 58 ring gauge. Ernesto Perez-Carrillo experimented with different proportions before settling on the Apogee dimensions to retain the blend's intended strength and character.
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