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E.P. Carrillo Encore with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

Double Oaked amplifies Encore's toffee and coffee bean sweetness.

90

Cigar

E.P. Carrillo

Encore / Celestial

Country
Dominican Republic
Strength
Medium-Full
Wrapper
Nicaragua
Size
6.1" x 50

Spirit

Woodford Reserve

Double Oaked

Category
Whiskey
Type
Bourbon
Region
Kentucky
Proof
90.4 proof

Why It Works

The bourbon adds vanilla and toasted oak while the cigar contributes cherry, cedar, and coffee bitterness to keep balance.

Tasting Notes

  • toffee
  • coffee bean
  • vanilla oak
toffeeoakcaramelcoffee

Occasion

Mood
Sunday lounge
Best time
Afternoon
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