The Encore Black delivers a rich, full-bodied experience with a medium-full strength profile, featuring a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper that underwent 18 months of fermentation and three years of aging to showcase its unique richness and complexity. Combined with a San Andres Mexican binder and fillers from Nicaragua's Condega, Estelí, and Jalapa regions, this blend represents Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's vision to highlight the Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper's distinctive character. Building on the legacy of the Encore, crowned as Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year in 2018, the Encore Black is a tribute to the Perez-Carrillo family's unwavering commitment to excellence since 1904. The Encore Black is not just a cigar; it's a journey through the rich history and passion of the Perez-Carrillo family's cigar making art, continuing the legacy of the Encore series. Expect an intriguing mix of dark chocolate, espresso, and spice, complemented by subtle hints of leather and sweet tobacco, with a smooth yet full-bodied smoke that delivers long-lasting characteristics of toasted oak, black pepper, semi-sweet espresso, and touches of stone fruit through the finish.