E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes vs La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull
How do E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes and La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bullstack 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 Valientes and La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull 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 Corojo
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Dominican
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Dominican
- Vitola
- Toro
- Figurado
- Size
- 6.125 in × 52
- 6.5 in × 64
- Rating
- —
- 96/100 · 2016
- Flavor
- LeatherCoffeeBrown sugarCedarRed pepper
- CedarCocoaBlack pepperLeatherSweet cream
The verdict
- Strength
- Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
- Critic scores
- La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull 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 Valientes if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes →Choose La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull if
earthy notes appeal to you.
See La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull →E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes vs La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull — FAQ
- Is the E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes or the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull better for beginners?
- They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes brings leather and coffee, the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull cedar and cocoa.
- What's the difference between the E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes and the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
- The E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Nicaraguan wrapper; the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Corojo wrapper.
- Which is rated higher, the E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes or the La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull?
- E.P. Carrillo Encore Valientes: no published critic score yet. La Flor Dominicana Andalusian Bull: Cigar Aficionado 96/100.