Casa Carrillo Cigars is set to release the Encore Black Bulwarks in summer 2025, expanding the acclaimed Encore line. This new 58 x 152mm (6″) Perfecto format offers a deeper expression of the Encore Black blend.
The Bulwarks features a blend of aged tobaccos from five terroirs, including a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper, a Mexican San Andrés Viso binder, and Nicaraguan fillers. This cigar undergoes an 18-month fermentation and a minimum of three years of aging, plus an additional six months after rolling for optimal refinement.
“Following the success of the first Encore Black vitola, we knew we wanted to expand the line with something that delivered a fuller, more immersive expression of the blend,” said Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. “The Bulwarks does exactly that. The Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper takes center stage, given the time it needs to develop its rich, complex character. We paired it with a San Andrés viso binder and select fillers from Estelí, Jalapa, and Condega to highlight and complement the Broadleaf’s bold profile. It’s a sincere effort from our family to yours, continuing what we love doing most: creating cigars with heart, heritage, and craftsmanship.”
He added, “Adding this vitola after the success of the first Encore Black release was a natural next step. We saw how much smokers appreciated the complexity and boldness of the blend, and we wanted to explore how it could evolve in a larger format. The Bulwarks offers a slower burn and more pronounced transitions that really show what this blend can do.”
Each box contains 10 cigars, with an MSRP of $21 per cigar or $210 per box.