Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto vs E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic
How do Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto and E.P. Carrillo Encore Majesticstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.
The short answer
The Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto and E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.
Caldwell
Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto
E.P. Carrillo
E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic
- Strength
- Body
- Medium-Full
- Medium-Full
- Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Dominican Republic
- Wrapper
- Ecuadorian Habano
- Nicaraguan
- Binder
- Dominican
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Dominican, Nicaraguan, American
- Nicaraguan
- Vitola
- Gran Robusto
- Robusto Extra
- Size
- 5.5 in × 54
- 5.375 in × 52
- Rating
- —
- 96/100 · 2018
- Flavor
- CedarEarthDark SpiceLeatherToasted Oak
- LeatherRed pepperBrown sugarRoasted coffeeCedar
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic carries the published pedigree (96 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto →Choose E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic →Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto vs E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic — FAQ
- Is the Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto or the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto brings cedar and earth, the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic leather and red pepper.
- What's the difference between the Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto and the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic?
- The Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuadorian Habano wrapper; the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Nicaraguan wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto or the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic?
- Caldwell Iberian Express Gibraltar Extra Gran Robusto: no published critic score yet. E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic: Cigar Aficionado 96/100.