When Ernesto Perez-Carrillo released his original Encore, we knew the master had struck gold again. So did Cigar Aficionado, which named it its #1 cigar of 2018. Now, Ernesto returns with Encore Black, taking that award-winning foundation and cranking up the intensity with a gorgeous Maduro wrapper that delivers deep, satisfying smoke.
Yes, intensity. The EPC Encore Black breaks the “Maduros are not stronger” rule, using Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, a Mexican San Andrés binder and fillers from Nicaragua’s Condega, Estelí, and Jalapa regions to get this stronger, fuller profile.
This is blending mastery from one of the industry's true OGs. After all, who takes a #1 and tries to make it even better? Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, that’s who: the Encore Black brings rich chocolate, espresso, and leather notes with building black pepper. You'll get that signature smooth draw and even burn that made the original Encore famous, plus the added complexity that comes from Ernesto's expert touch with darker tobaccos. Add to cart and taste what award-winning pedigree brings to your humidor.
