Tobacco Tactical Cigar Co. is partnering with E.P. Carrillo for a special release–an exclusive size of the Essence Series Honduras. E.P. Carrillo and Plasencia Cigars developed the Essence Series Honduras to highlight Honduran and Nicaraguan tobacco’s bold and sophisticated qualities. For this release through Tobacco Tactical, E.P. Carrillo’s Essence Series Honduras will be presented in an exclusive size of 5 1/2 x 53. This is the second collaboration between Tobacco Tactical and E.P. Carrillo following their V series project.
“Not many get to play ball with Hall of Famers… we got called up to play with two at the same time,” says Alexander Berezowski, Tobacco Tactical Cigar Co. owner.
Michael Medrano added, “After working with The Godfather of Cigars in 2023, we knew we had to push the envelope for our next project. Bringing Nestor into the mix was an unexpected blessing and the perfect way to elevate this collaboration.”
The Essence Honduras Tobac Exclusive features a Honduran wrapper, binder, and blend of Honduran and Nicaraguan filler tobaccos. This medium-bodied smoke is said to have “rich flavors reminiscent of roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate, and a hint of nutmeg.” The Essence Honduras Tobac Exclusive delivers “a complex yet accessible profile. Although the blend is consistent with the Essence Honduras portfolio produced by Plasencia, it has been subtly adjusted to suit the unique vitola of this release.”
E.P. Carrillo’s Lissette Perez-Carrillo commented: “This project was all about finding the perfect balance. The synergy between our team and Plasencia allowed us to refine a blend that speaks to the roots of Honduran tobacco while maintaining the signature complexity our cigars are known for.”
“The development process involved countless hours working on multiple blends throughout 2024, ensuring the product met Tobacco Tactical’s high standards,” added Wayne Stoner, national sales director for E.P. Carrillo and its factory, Casa Carrillo. “We were excited to continue developing something we’d been working on for quite some time.”
The Essence Honduras Tobac Exclusive will debut in April 2025 through Tobacco Tactical’s platform. A portion of the production has been allocated to select retail partners. More distribution plans for this release will be announced later this year.