E.P. Carrillo · Pledge
New WorldExperiencedE.P. Carrillo Pledge Sojourn
The toro of E.P. Carrillo's award-winning Pledge line — a box-pressed 6 x 52 with cocoa, espresso, and black pepper over a longer, more relaxed smoke.
Flavor profile
Spice · Sweet · Roast · Earthy
The Sojourn takes the blend that made E.P. Carrillo's Pledge the #1 Cigar of 2020 and stretches it into a box-pressed 6 x 52 toro. If you loved the Prequel robusto but wanted more time with it, this is the size to reach for.
What it tastes like
The dark Connecticut Havana-seed wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and aged Nicaraguan fillers deliver the same core profile: black pepper and spicy oak up front, giving way to dark cocoa, espresso, and cedar with a baking-spice finish. The extra length lets the flavors develop more gradually, and the box press concentrates the smoke for a chewy, full-flavored draw. Body sits in the medium-full range from the first third on.
Who it's for
Best for experienced smokers with an hour or more to spare, since the toro burns longer than the robusto. The dark, maduro-like wrapper and rich sweetness make it a natural for fans of fuller cigars; see how that compares in our maduro vs Connecticut breakdown.
Prefer a shorter version of the same smoke? The Pledge Prequel robusto is the original award winner. Track your humidor and rate this one in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
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