The Casa Carrillo Pledge Purple Toro cigar celebrates the fifth anniversary of one of the most acclaimed cigars in modern history, building on the legacy of the original Pledge while upping the ante. Released as part of Casa Carrillo's Premier Collection, the cigar honors the blend that earned multiple Cigar of the Year awards, but does so with an entirely new recipe centered around extended tobacco aging and a fresh combination of internal components.
The blend begins with an extended-aged Connecticut-grown Havana-seed wrapper from Dunn & Foster, the same varietal used on the original Pledge but aged for nearly a decade before rolling. Beneath the wrapper is a Mexican binder and Nicaraguan fillers from Estelí, Condega, and Ometepe, creating a full-bodied profile that emphasizes structure and refinement as much as strength. The result is a cigar that honors the original Pledge while offering a distinct, complex experience.
What does the Casa Carrillo Pledge Purple Toro cigar taste like?
Expect a full-bodied profile that opens with bold notes of black pepper and licorice, quickly joined by touches of vanilla and raisins that add depth without softening the cigar's intensity. As the smoke develops, layers of earth, spice, and subtle sweetness build across the palate before finishing with a lively kick of wasabi-like spice. Rich, structured, and complex, the Pledge Purple cigar delivers a powerful smoking experience while showcasing the refinement that comes from exceptionally well-aged tobacco.
