E.P. Carillo Cigars Short Run Retro 2021 Extended Play (Toro)

Length: 152 mm
Diameter: 20.6 mm

Cover page : Ecuador
Umblatt : Nicaragua
Deposit: Dominican Republic, Nicaragua

Rarely, more rarely, Ernesto Perez Carrillo Short Run Retro 2021. Besides the USA, only four other countries worldwide enjoy this cigar produced in only small quantities. The birth of the Short Run idea already took place in 2010. It originated when Ernesto found a small amount of tobacco that he absolutely wanted to process. The tobacco was only enough for a certain number of cigars, hence the „Short Run“. For the 2021 edition he has also prepared a small treasure: wonderfully aged Ecuadorian wrapper that wraps a wrapper from Nicaragua. The filler cigars come from the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua. The retro theme mentioned in the name is reflected in the cigar ring. The 2021 Short Run adorns a ring in the design of the original EPC logo. Furthermore, the names of the formats available in Germany, Short Play (Robusto) and Extended Play (Toro), are reminiscent of Ernesto’s past as a drummer in a jazz band.

In total, only 110 boxes made it to Germany. The Short Run 2021 starts off with a pleasantly earthy aroma that elegantly blends with light roasted notes. As the smoke progresses, intense coffee notes take over, and sensational notes of pecan join the mix. The cigar is complex, and you can expect further flavors of chocolate, almond, and a hint of black pepper. The strength is slightly above medium-strong. As with all cigars from Tabacalera La Alianza, the craftsmanship is impeccable.

The Short Run 2021 comes with complex flavors of earth and coffee, peach nut and creamy chocolate notes. To finish, the Short Run delivers a hint of black pepper and a hint of almond.