E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic
E.P. Carrillo
Product Information
- Manufacturer
- Casa Carrillo — formerly E.P. Carrillo
- Brand
- E.P. Carrillo
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan
- Binder
- Nicaraguan
- Filler
- Nicaraguan
- Factory
- Tabacalera La Alianza S.A.
- Strength
- Medium-Full
- Vitola / Size
- Majestic Robusto — 5 3/8 x 52
- Group-Stage Record
- 3-0
- Overall Tournament Record
- 5-2
- Result
- Fourth Place Finisher
- Final Placement
- #4 Overall — Fourth Place
Competition Performance
E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic dominated Group E with a perfect 3–0 record, defeating Plasencia El Año del Caballo, Illusione Epernay L'Excellence, and HVC Selección No. 1 Maduro. The cigar advanced past Plasencia Alma Fuerte Eduardo I in the Top 16 and Davidoff Millennium in the Grand 8 before falling to Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto in the Final Smokeout and Liga Privada T52 in the Third Place Match, finishing #4 overall with a 5–2 overall tournament record.
Competition Matchups
Ashology™ Assessment
Official evaluation across six categories — maximum Ashology™ Score 30 / 30.
- star Final Four performance
- star Exceptional craftsmanship
- star Outstanding construction
- star Rich flavor complexity
- star Excellent balance
- star Tournament-proven consistency
E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic earned its place among the tournament's elite through exceptional craftsmanship and consistently high-level performance. Advancing from a highly competitive group and reaching the Final Four demonstrated its ability to compete with the very best cigars in the 2026 field.
Its refined construction, balanced profile, and dependable smoking characteristics made it one of the most complete cigars evaluated during the competition.
Ashology™ Smoking Experience
- Cold Draw
- Sweet cedar, raisin, cocoa and baking spice.
- First Third
- Cedar, cinnamon and natural tobacco sweetness begin the cigar as cocoa and pepper develop gradually.
- Second Third
- Caramel, roasted nuts, coffee and dried fruit form a beautifully balanced center.
- Final Third
- Espresso, oak and baking spice become richer while sweetness remains intact.
- Construction
- Excellent draw, steady burn and firm ash.
- Finish
- Long, sweetly spiced and refined.
- Ashology Assessment
- A composed and highly complete cigar with outstanding balance and transitions.
Final Verdict
E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic earned the #4 overall position in the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition as a polished, balanced, and highly respected Nicaraguan puro. Its refined profile, premium construction, and lasting reputation made it a natural fit for the final podium.
Tasting notes reflect the cigar and vitola evaluated during the 2026 Cigar of the Year competition. Flavor, strength and burn performance may vary based on storage conditions, age, vitola and individual palate. Tobacco products are intended only for adults of legal smoking age.
