E.P. Carrillo Cigars New Wave Connecticut

E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut Brilliantes

Cigar Aficionado · Feb 1, 2024

More flavorful than it looks, this lightly colored robusto offers plenty of nutty, woody and spicy character all buttressed by notes of marshmallow, graham cracker and light chocolate.

Robusto · 5.00″ × 50 · Medium · Dominican Republic

E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut Divinos

Halfwheel · Sep 17, 2012

Toro · Dominican Republic

E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut Divinos

Blind Man's Puff · Dec 16, 2020 · March 2011

E.P. Carrillo came out with the New Wave Connecticut back in 2011. It was made with the goal of creating a milder cigar at a lower price point. The underwent a refresh back in 2016 along with many of the company’s other lines getting new packaging and bands. This cigar was reviewed blind (no bands) by a panel of at least 4 reviewers. They did not know what they were smoking beforehand. The scores are an average of all the reviewers' scores with outliers removed. All of our cigars reviewed are shipped to the panelists with Boveda packs to ensure optimal smoking experience. The blend uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, and filler from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. It New Wave Connecticut comes in four sizes: Divinos: 6 x 52, Brillantes: 5 x 50, Stellas: 5 1/8 x 42, and Gran Via: 7 x 49.

Toro · 6.00″ × 52 · Medium · Dominican Republic

E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut Divinos

Developing Palates · Nov 6, 2020 · March 2011

From what I recall, this E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut Divinos is one of the early Connecticut shades that was supposed to change how they were perceived. This is a good look back as the more recent Connecticuts are a drastic change from what this cigar provides. If you like traditional Connecticut shades but like a little more pepper, this is one to try if you haven't. The price point is also quite attractive.

Toro · 6.00″ × 52 · Dominican Republic

E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut

Cigar Coop · Mar 28, 2011

The E.P. Carrillo New Wave Connecticut marks the beginning of the expansion of the E.P. Carrillo line.  This introduces a Connecticut Shade wrapper cigar into the E.P. Carrillo portfolio.   One of the challenges of any Connecticut Shade cigar is finding a good balance of flavor against what typically is a mild strength smoke.  The E.P. […]

Brillantes · 5.00″ × 50 · Mild