Ernesto Perez-Carrillo asked the opinion of the cigar smoking communities for help several times in the last few years. There was a poll for a cigar name, Pledge won that name. There was a sampler and the audience could decide which cigar would be made and now E.P. Carrillo is reaching out to the cigar community for help with the new Escapade line. The company will be hosting a series of three of Zoom sessions where small groups of consumers will have the opportunity to share their preferences and ideas for the new blend directly with Carrillo.

The first takes place on June 12, with two others being planned. Each session is limited to 10 participants. E.P. Carrillo will use the feedback from these sessions to create three test blend. These test blends will be sold in a three pack and people who smoke the cigars can vote for their favourite online. That cigar will be produced, but if it’s going to be a limited edition or a regular production is still a question.

The Escapade will be designed with new smokers in mind but it should also be enjoyable by seasoned smokers. are. “It is important to me that I listen to what our consumers are seeking,” said Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. “It gives me such satisfaction to create a blend for others to enjoy around the world. When our consumers expressed, they wanted something lighter, we had one thing to do…listen.”