The Casa Carrillo Pledge was named Cigar Aficionado's 2020 'Cigar of the Year' with a chart smashing 98 rating, representing the third release in the Perez-Carrillo Series, following Encore (2018 #1 Cigar of the Year) and La Historia (2014 #2 Cigar of the Year). After spending over six months testing blends, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo finally found the blend he was looking for, creating a full-bodied masterpiece crafted with the finest tobaccos, delivering a rich and complex flavor profile that has captivated cigar enthusiasts worldwide. The Pledge represents an evolution of Ernesto's skills in blending throughout his life and how these skills translate to his promise to cigar lovers, reaching different milestones. Ernesto shares his excitement for the wrapper of Pledge, stating he first became aware of the Connecticut Havana seed wrapper in the early 80s when it was not being extensively used by many manufacturers. Hand-rolled exclusively by the expert torcedors at Tabacalera La Alianza in the Dominican Republic, Pledge features a meticulously crafted blend of ultra-premium tobaccos from three countries. On the palate, Pledge opens with bold black pepper and lively Nicaraguan spice, gradually giving way to a smooth blend of earthy tobacco, toasted nuts, and rich espresso. Hints of cinnamon, cocoa, and subtle bread notes weave throughout, while the retrohale delivers a distinctly sweet finish. Medium-full-bodied, Pledge maintains perfect balance from start to finish.