EP Carrillo Ascend Peak - Toro Gordo
EP Carrillo Ascend Peak - Toro Gordo
Introduced in 2026 as part of the Perez-Carrillo Series, the E.P. Carrillo Ascend Peak brings Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s latest regular-production blend to a substantial 6 1/4 x 58 format. Handmade at Casa Carrillo in Santiago, Dominican Republic, this cigar pairs an Ecuadorian Habano wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder from Estelí and Nicaraguan fillers, creating a medium-bodied profile built around balance rather than sheer weight.
That larger Peak vitola gives the blend room to show its layered character, with notes of cedar, roasted nuts, cream, earth, baking spice, and a measured natural sweetness. It is a format that suits smokers who enjoy a broader ring gauge without giving up nuance, and a relaxed pace can reasonably put smoking time in the 80 to 110 minute range. Presented in 20-count boxes, the Ascend Peak stands as a polished addition to the modern E.P. Carrillo portfolio.