E.P. Carrillo Pledge Prequel

The burn on this one is razor-sharp and even from start to finish, which made the whole session a pleasure. That deep, rich flavor profile it's famous for really comes through with every draw. Definitely lives up to the hype.

Peppery from the first draw and it kept that bold spice all the way down to the nub, just as the 2020 award hype promised. Burn needed one touch-up around the halfway mark, but the rich, dark flavor easily carried the rest of the smoke.

The construction is flawless—even burn right from the start, and that deep, earthy spice complex unfolds beautifully through the second third. Already ordered another box.