EPC Encore Majestic

Named Cigar Aficionado’s 2018 Cigar of the Year, the E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic is a box-pressed robusto built entirely from Nicaraguan tobacco, from wrapper to filler. Initial spice and white pepper give way to sweeter, creamier notes of candied cashew and maple-glazed pecan, with a warm, woody backbone that keeps the smoke balanced. Aged in tercios and sold in boxes of 20, it is a standout medium-full pick for smokers who want complexity without excess heat.