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E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic vs La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro

How do E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic and La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Torostack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic and La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Nicaraguan
Ecuador Connecticut
Binder
Nicaraguan
Nicaraguan
Filler
Nicaraguan
Dominican Piloto Cubano
Vitola
Robusto Extra
Toro
Size
5.375 in × 52
6 in × 54
Rating
96/100 · 2018
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Flavor
LeatherRed pepperBrown sugarRoasted coffeeCedar
CedarCreamAlmondLight pepperCoffee

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 E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic →

Choose La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro →

E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic vs La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro — FAQ

Is the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic or the La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic brings leather and red pepper, the La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro cedar and cream.
What's the difference between the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic and the La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro?
The E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Nicaraguan wrapper; the La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Connecticut wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic or the La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro?
E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic: Cigar Aficionado 96/100. La Flor Dominicana Reserva Especial Toro: no published critic score yet.