This week we are photographing and smoking an EP Carrillo Short Run 2010 No.4. This corona vitola, made by the master blender Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, is an exclusive release for Federal Cigar – New Hampshire chain owned by Rick Gadway. EP Carrillo Short Run 2010 No.4 comes in the box of 20 and will set you back $110. As the name implies, Ernesto has expanded 2010 Short Run line by adding No4 vitola. The following additional sizes in the same line are available to the mass market:
Populares – 4 7/8 x 50
Delirios – 5 7/8 x 52
Doninantes – 6 1/4 x 60
EP Carrillo Short Run 2010 No.4, manufactured at Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. in the Dominican Republic, was sporting an Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper with couple visible veins and well blended seams. The cigar was tripple capped and ~%95 of it was well constructed. Based on relatively thorough inspection (12 out of 20), tip of each cigar was under-filled and felt very soft to the touch. I have inspected few other EP Carrillo cigars from my humidor and none were constructed the same way. Perhaps done intentionally ? After clipping the cap, Short Run 2010 No.4 had a perfect draw. Not too loose, not too tight. Just what the doctor ordered. In the flavor department, intense experience as expected from No4 ring gauge. Cedar mixed with a bit of sweetness / saltiness. Hints of earthiness and coffee. If you enjoy spicy finish on the palate, Short Run 2010 No.4 will deliver just that. Burn line and ash were of good quality, as expected from industry’s true icon – Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. Don’t let the size fool you ! This relatively short / thin vitola was packing some heat ! I would place it close to the full category.
Overall, EP Carrillo Short Run 2010 No.4 is another successful release. Rick Gadway was generous enough and gifted few samples couple months ago which were burned right off the truck. Both the pre-release and the regular production smoked great but I believe resting them for couple months may be beneficial. Considering the other Federal Cigar exclusive – Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado / Reserva, Rick Gadway is on the roll. I’m looking forward to upcoming Ernesto Perez-Carrillo’s projects and Rick’s exclusives.
Country of Origin: Dominican Republic
Wrapper: Ecuadorian Sumatra
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Dominican Republic & Nicaragua
Length: 5 1/8 ”
Ring: 42
Construction > Good
Burn > Good
Enjoy > Yes
Recommend > Yes
Buy > Yes
Please consider the following posts:
* EP Carrillo Maduro
* Tatuaje Federal Cigar 90th Anniversary 109 Rosado
- click on photographs (slideshow / EXIF)-
#1 by czerbe on January 24, 2012 - 12:12 pm
Jay as always great pictures you must have one hell of a collection its time to update those Humidor pictures and show off what you got. I really like the EP lines I haven’t had the short runs yet but the New Wave along with his other lines are great and I think a very good value as well. Keep up the good work.
#2 by admin on January 25, 2012 - 12:16 am
LOL ! I do have to update that post. Its been a while and coolers are getting full :)
#3 by TADD on January 24, 2012 - 8:37 pm
Now I am never gonna be able to get a box…. One of the best cigars I have had in awhile Jay! Spot-on review and beautiful photos. I didn’t get to smoke the 2011 Short Runs, I need to invest more time in EPC’s stuff.
#4 by admin on January 25, 2012 - 12:17 am
EPC is on the roll, for sure. Everything he touches turns into gold, IMHO.
#5 by David on January 24, 2012 - 10:22 pm
I called to see about some singles but they don’t ship them. Any ideas on how to get a few of their store exclusives?
#6 by admin on January 25, 2012 - 12:17 am
David,
Federal Cigar is shipping. This is how I obtain their exclusives. Are you referring to boxes or singles ?
#7 by Veeral on January 27, 2012 - 1:02 pm
Nice review. You have wonderful pictures which doesn’t surprise me with your background. :) Great job Jay.
#8 by admin on January 27, 2012 - 2:49 pm
Thanks, Veeral !
You are doing a good job with your projects as well ! Keep it up.
#9 by Bill B. on January 28, 2012 - 12:03 am
Thanks for the great review & pics yet again! A size that I need to try for sure.
#10 by admin on January 28, 2012 - 6:22 pm
Thanks, Bill !
Keep up the good work on http://www.cigarsnapshot.com !!!
#11 by David on February 7, 2012 - 11:40 pm
Singles