E.P. Carrillo · INCH Maduro
New WorldExperiencedE.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64
The maduro version of E.P. Carrillo's namesake 6 1/8 x 64 INCH — a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper bringing cocoa, coffee, and sweet spice to the big-ring blend.
The short answer
The E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic gordo with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper. Expect cocoa, coffee, and leather.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Earthy · Spice
The verdict
The E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64 is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from E.P. Carrillo's INCH Maduro line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) gordo wrapped in Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro at 6.125 in × 64.
On the palate, expect cocoa, coffee, and leather, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 85 minutes from light to nub.
It pairs naturally with espresso, bourbon, and stout. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
The INCH Maduro takes E.P. Carrillo's full-inch ring gauge and drapes it in a dark Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper. The No. 64 is the namesake 6 1/8 x 64 gordo, the maduro counterpart to the natural INCH and a richer, sweeter take on the big-ring formula.
What it tastes like
Swapping the natural Sumatra leaf for a velvety Connecticut Broadleaf maduro changes the whole character. Over the same Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan-Dominican filler, the maduro wrapper brings warm cocoa, coffee, and leather, finished with a sweet, spicy edge and a steady note of black pepper. The huge ring gauge keeps the draw cool and the smoke voluminous, while the body holds in the medium-full range. It is the more dessert-like member of the INCH family.
Who it's for
A great pick for experienced smokers who love a fat maduro with cocoa-and-coffee sweetness. If you are deciding between this dark wrapper and the pale natural version, our maduro vs Connecticut guide breaks down how wrapper choice shapes flavor.
Prefer the original natural blend in the same size? See the INCH No. 64. Add it to your humidor and rate it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64 — frequently asked
- Is the E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64 a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64?
- The E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64 is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64 taste like?
- Expect cocoa, coffee, and leather, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What pairs well with the E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64?
- It pairs well with espresso, bourbon, and stout. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the E.P. Carrillo INCH Maduro No. 64?
- Plan on about 85 minutes for the gordo — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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