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Pledge

“I will never stop working with the best tobaccos and bringing new and innovative blends to you.” – Ernesto Perez-Carrillo.

From the legendary brand that brought you La Historia and Encore, Casa Carrillo proudly presents the Pledge. This bold expression from the master himself has earned its place as an instant classic, achieving the highest honor as Cigar Aficionado’s Cigar of the Year for 2020 with an impressive 98-point rating.

The Casa Carrillo Pledge is a testament to Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s dedication to excellence and innovation in cigar crafting. This full-bodied masterpiece is crafted with the finest tobaccos, delivering a rich and complex flavor profile that has captivated cigar enthusiasts worldwide.

Awards
  • Prequel: 2020 No. 1 Cigar of the Year – Cigar Aficionado rated 98
  • Prequel: Tobacco Business Best Dominican Cigar of 2021
  • Prequel: Cigar Journal Best Dominican Cigar of 2021
  • Prequel: Cigar Dojo Cigar of the Year 2020
  • Sojourn: Rated 91 by Cigar Aficionado Magazine
  • Apogee: Rated 93 by Cigar Aficionado Magazine

Taste – Full-Flavored

Our boldest expression in a cigar that is full of rich complex flavors. Expect a powerhouse of flavors with the Pledge. From the first draw, you’ll experience noticeable spice and robust wood notes, balanced by a hint of sweetness. The complexity of flavors is enhanced by its aromatic quality, making each puff an indulgent experience. The smooth coffee finish rounds off the profile, leaving a lasting impression on the palate.

Strength – Full

Sizes

  • Prequel: 5 X 50
  • Sojourn: 6 X 52
  • Apogee: 6 1/4 X 58

Tobaccos

  • Origin: Dominican Republic
  • Wrapper: USA
  • Binder: Ecuador
  • Filler: Nicaragua

Reviews

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Pledge Prequel box pressed beauty

22 January, 2024

The Prequel is a flavorful, spicy, aromatic Dominican made, Nicaraguan

Connecticut dark wrapped vitola. Complex and enjoyable foot to delicious finish. I bought a beautiful blue box with the gold and blue banded little oscuro cigars and will buy more when these are smoked uo!

Alan Japely

Pledge Prequel New Years 2024

22 January, 2024

My favorite cigar of 2023. The wrapper is maduro USA and delicious. The smoke and burn are ideal. If you like

Fuentes Don Carlos Anejo and Padrons you will love this cigar.

you’ll love this cigar.

Alan Japely

Pledge

14 December, 2023

I think this is a bold cigar. Great smoke start to finish.

Emilio

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Achievements like this are the confluence of skill, talent and experience. In his 50-year career, Perez-Carrillo has owned factories big and small, worked for a major corporation, and has been making cigars on his own terms for the last decade. Now a two-time Cigar of the Year recipient, the man who’s done it all in the cigar business has just done it again.

GREGORY MOTTOLACigar Aficionado