Filler: The filler is composed of Nicaraguan tobaccos. Origin: The cigars are handcrafted in the Dominican Republic at Tabacalera Alianza. Strength: It is considered a medium-to-full bodied cigar. Flavor Profile: Reviewers describe a nuanced blend of flavors, including black pepper, Nicaraguan spice, earth, roasted nuts, espresso, cinnamon, cocoa, and subtle bread notes with a sweet retrohale. Other notes mentioned include leather, cedar, and cream. Cigar Coop describes the profile as featuring coffee, earth, mineral notes, chocolate, licorice, and black pepper, with a shifting balance of these flavors throughout the smoke. Accolades: The EP Carrillo Pledge line, particularly the Prequel size, received significant attention and was named Cigar Aficionado's #1 Cigar of the Year in 2020 with a rating of 98. The Sojourn size was also highly regarded, receiving a 91 rating from Cigar Aficionado.