{"title":"E.P. Carrillo Pledge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"habanora-collection-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE.P. Carrillo Pledge cigars in Dubai are gathered here: a full-strength, box-pressed line in three sizes, for experienced smokers who want a bold cigar from the house. Habanora holds the Prequel, the Sojourn and the Apogee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach wears an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper in a dark Maduro shade over an Ecuadorian binder, with Nicaraguan filler, and is made in the Dominican Republic. The Prequel is the Robusto (5 x 50), a shorter way into the blend. The Sojourn is the Toro (6 x 52) for a longer session. The Apogee (6 1\/4 x 58) is the widest of the three, with a slower draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the line is full strength, pace matters more than usual. Begin with the Prequel after a meal, then move to the Sojourn or the Apogee once you know how the blend sits with you. The box press gives each a firm, square profile in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/collections\/e-p-carrillo-allegiance\"\u003eE.P. Carrillo Allegiance\u003c\/a\u003e, explore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/collections\/full-body-cigars\"\u003efull-bodied cigars\u003c\/a\u003e, or see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/collections\/e-p-carrillo-cigars\"\u003eall E.P. Carrillo cigars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve online for collection at our Downtown Dubai boutique, or order on WhatsApp or by phone. For adults 18+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"e-p-carrillo-pledge-prequel-robusto","title":"E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel (Robusto) (5 x 50)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cigar-product-description\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eE.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel (Robusto) (5 x 50)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eE.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel\u003c\/strong\u003e is the box-pressed Robusto that Cigar Aficionado named its #1 Cigar of the Year for 2020, with a score of 98. Dark Connecticut-grown Cuban-seed Maduro leaf over Nicaraguan long filler gives a deep, layered smoke, a landmark among the premium cigars we keep in Downtown Dubai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 x 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robusto, box-pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecticut-grown Cuban-seed Maduro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan long filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 98, Cigar Aficionado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Full\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses, black cherry, black pepper, oak and hickory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Smokes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs opens with molasses and a dark fruit sweetness, black cherry close behind. On the first third black pepper arrives and gives the smoke its spine, while the box press keeps the draw firm and the burn neat. The middle brings oak and a smoky hickory note under the sweetness, and the flavours layer rather than compete. In the final third the pepper and wood deepen and the finish stays long. It is a compact cigar with much to say, and it deserves the full attention of a quiet evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlend Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pledge blend pairs a dark Connecticut-grown Cuban-seed Maduro wrapper with an Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan long filler, blended and produced in the Dominican Republic by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. The Prequel is the exact size that won Cigar Aficionado's top honour in 2020. Find the rest of the line in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/collections\/e-p-carrillo-cigars\"\u003eE.P. Carrillo collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #C9D9D0; border-top:1px solid #C4502F; padding:16px; margin:18px 0; background:#E8F0EC;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0E4632; margin-top:0;\"\u003eReserve at Habanora\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve this cigar online, on WhatsApp or by phone, then collect and pay at our boutique at Yansoon 9, Downtown Dubai. We check ID at collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/pages\/reserve-and-collect\" style=\"background:#0E4632; color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow Reserve and Collect Works\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/pages\/visit-the-boutique\" style=\"background:#fff; color:#0E4632; border:1px solid #0E4632; padding:9px 16px; text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-left:8px;\"\u003eVisit the Boutique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size is the Pledge Prequel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a box-pressed Robusto measuring 5 inches with a 50 ring gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat recognition has it received?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCigar Aficionado named it the #1 Cigar of the Year for 2020, with 98 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat wrapper does it use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark Connecticut-grown Cuban-seed Maduro wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to full, with molasses, black cherry, pepper and oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy this cigar online in Dubai?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCigars are reserved online, on WhatsApp or by phone, and paid for at collection in our Downtown Dubai boutique, after an ID check. For adults 18+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#4A4F4C;\"\u003eFor adults 18+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"E.P. Carrillo","offers":[{"title":"Single Stick","offer_id":67956136345643,"sku":"HB-T-EPC-PLEDGEPREQUEL-MAD-5X50-S","price":96.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":67956136378411,"sku":"HB-T-EPC-PLEDGEPREQUEL-MAD-5X50-B20","price":1908.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/3214\/2635\/files\/E-P-Carrillo-Pledge-Prequel-Robusto-5-x-50_PREMIUM-CIGARS-DUBAI-FINE-LIVING_Habanora_www.habanora.com__thehabanora.jpg?v=1792549990"},{"product_id":"e-p-carrillo-pledge-sojourn-toro","title":"E.P. Carrillo Pledge Sojourn (Toro) (6 x 52)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cigar-product-description\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eE.P. Carrillo Pledge Sojourn (Toro) (6 x 52)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eE.P. Carrillo Pledge Sojourn\u003c\/strong\u003e is the box-pressed Toro of the Pledge line, the blend Cigar Aficionado named its #1 Cigar of the Year in 2020. At 6 x 52 it gives the dark Maduro and Nicaraguan core more room to unfold, a rewarding choice among the E.P. Carrillo cigars in Dubai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 52\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toro, box-pressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecticut-grown Cuban-seed Maduro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan long filler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Full\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molasses, black cherry, black pepper, oak and hickory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Smokes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs opens with molasses and black cherry, sweet and dark on the palate. Through the first third black pepper builds steadily and the box press keeps the burn tidy. The longer Toro format lets the middle stretch out: oak and hickory come forward, the fruit recedes a little, and the smoke takes on a richer, smokier tone. In the final third the pepper and wood combine for a long, warm finish. It is the Pledge blend at a slower tempo, made for an evening with nowhere else to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlend Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sojourn shares the Prequel's blend: a dark Connecticut-grown Cuban-seed Maduro wrapper, an Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan long filler, blended and produced in the Dominican Republic by Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. The Toro size gives that blend more length to develop. See every Pledge size in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/collections\/e-p-carrillo-cigars\"\u003eE.P. Carrillo collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #C9D9D0; border-top:1px solid #C4502F; padding:16px; margin:18px 0; background:#E8F0EC;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0E4632; margin-top:0;\"\u003eReserve at Habanora\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve this cigar online, on WhatsApp or by phone, then collect and pay at our boutique at Yansoon 9, Downtown Dubai. We check ID at collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/pages\/reserve-and-collect\" style=\"background:#0E4632; color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow Reserve and Collect Works\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/pages\/visit-the-boutique\" style=\"background:#fff; color:#0E4632; border:1px solid #0E4632; padding:9px 16px; text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-left:8px;\"\u003eVisit the Boutique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size is the Pledge Sojourn?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a box-pressed Toro measuring 6 inches with a 52 ring gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does it relate to the Pledge Prequel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt uses the same blend in a longer Toro format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat wrapper does it use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dark Connecticut-grown Cuban-seed Maduro wrapper over an Ecuadorian binder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to full, with molasses, black cherry, pepper, oak and hickory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy this cigar online in Dubai?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCigars are reserved online, on WhatsApp or by phone, and paid for at collection in our Downtown Dubai boutique, after an ID check. For adults 18+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#4A4F4C;\"\u003eFor adults 18+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"E.P. Carrillo","offers":[{"title":"Single Stick","offer_id":67956136443947,"sku":"HB-T-EPC-PLEDGESOJOURN-MAD-6X52-S","price":104.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":67956136476715,"sku":"HB-T-EPC-PLEDGESOJOURN-MAD-6X52-B20","price":2052.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/3214\/2635\/files\/E-P-Carrillo-Pledge-Sojourn-Toro-6-x-52_PREMIUM-CIGARS-DUBAI-FINE-LIVING_Habanora_www.habanora.com__thehabanora.jpg?v=1792549992"},{"product_id":"e-p-carrillo-pledge-apogee","title":"E.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee (6 1\/4 x 58)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cigar-product-description\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eE.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee (6 1\/4 x 58)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eE.P. Carrillo Pledge Apogee\u003c\/strong\u003e is the largest size of Pledge, the full-bodied line that followed La Historia and Encore: a 6 1\/4 x 58 with a wrapper grown in the United States, rolled in the Dominican Republic. Among the E.P. Carrillo cigars in Dubai, it is the one for a smoker who wants strength with polish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 1\/4 x 58\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toro Grande\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrapper:\u003c\/strong\u003e American (USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ecuadorian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicaraguan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominican Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spice and robust wood, a hint of sweetness, an aromatic smoke and a smooth coffee finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow It Smokes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs opens with spice and a solid, robust wood, the smoke dense from the first draw. The wide ring keeps it cool and lets an aromatic quality come through on the retrohale. In the middle third a hint of sweetness eases the strength without taking away from it. The finish is the line's signature: smooth coffee that rounds everything off and lingers. Full in body, never rough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlend Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePledge is Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's full-bodied release in the series after La Historia and Encore; Cigar Aficionado named Pledge its 2020 Cigar of the Year with 98 points. The blend uses a wrapper from the United States over an Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan filler, and it is made in the Dominican Republic. Find the full range in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/collections\/e-p-carrillo-cigars\"\u003eE.P. Carrillo collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #C9D9D0; border-top:1px solid #C4502F; padding:16px; margin:18px 0; background:#E8F0EC;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#0E4632; margin-top:0;\"\u003eReserve at Habanora\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReserve this cigar online, on WhatsApp or by phone, then collect and pay at our boutique at Yansoon 9, Downtown Dubai. We check ID at collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/pages\/reserve-and-collect\" style=\"background:#0E4632; color:#fff; padding:10px 16px; text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:.04em;\"\u003eHow Reserve and Collect Works\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/habanora.com\/pages\/visit-the-boutique\" style=\"background:#fff; color:#0E4632; border:1px solid #0E4632; padding:9px 16px; text-decoration:none; letter-spacing:.04em; margin-left:8px;\"\u003eVisit the Boutique\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size is the Pledge Apogee?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt measures 6 1\/4 inches with a 58 ring gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat wrapper does it use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wrapper grown in the United States, over an Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is it made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Dominican Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull, with spice, robust wood and a coffee finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I buy this cigar online in Dubai?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCigars are reserved online, on WhatsApp or by phone, and paid for at collection in our Downtown Dubai boutique, after an ID check. For adults 18+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#4A4F4C;\"\u003eFor adults 18+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"E.P. Carrillo","offers":[{"title":"Single Stick","offer_id":68002518827051,"sku":"HB-T-EPC-PLEDGEAPOGEE-USA-6.25X58-S","price":308.55,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box of 20","offer_id":68002518859819,"sku":"HB-T-EPC-PLEDGEAPOGEE-USA-6.25X58-B20","price":6171.04,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/3214\/2635\/files\/Pledge-Apogee-Single.png?v=1792876271"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.habanora.com\/collections\/e-p-carrillo-pledge.oembed","provider":"Habanora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}