EP Carrillo New Wave El Decano (6.0" x 60)

The EP Carrillo New Wave El Decano is a Dominican Republic-made, Mild-Medium Gordo measuring 6.0" × 60 from the New Wave Connecticut line. It combines an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper with a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler. El Decano is the largest-ring format currently listed in the manufacturer’s New Wave Connecticut range.

EP Carrillo New Wave El Decano Specifications

Ecuadorian Connecticut Wrapper over a Nicaraguan Core

The Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper is the outer leaf of the New Wave El Decano and connects the cigar directly with TRP's broader Connecticut wrapper cigars.

Under that wrapper, Casa Carrillo currently lists a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler. That makes the tobacco core Nicaraguan even though the finished cigar is manufactured in the Dominican Republic.

The manufacturer describes New Wave Connecticut as a departure from the stereotypically mild Connecticut profile, using the wrapper alongside a blend designed to add richness and spice without changing its Mild-Medium strength classification.

El Decano Gordo Measures 6.0 × 60

El Decano is the 6.0" × 60 Gordo in the EP Carrillo New Wave collection.

A 60 ring gauge equals 60/64 of an inch in diameter, making El Decano physically broader than the New Wave Brillantes, Divinos and Stellas. Its large-ring dimensions describe format rather than strength; the cigar remains classified separately as Mild-Medium.

Smokers comparing other large-ring options can also browse TRP's Gordo cigars.

Mild-Medium Strength with the New Wave Profile

TRP's appropriate strength category for El Decano is Mild-Medium cigars.

Casa Carrillo describes the New Wave Connecticut profile as creamy, with earthiness, subtle sweetness and peppery spice. These are manufacturer-described characteristics of the line rather than a guaranteed El Decano tasting sequence.

The manufacturer also calls the line medium-bodied. Body is kept separate here from strength: El Decano's TRP strength classification remains Mild-Medium.

Casa Carrillo Production in the Dominican Republic

The New Wave Connecticut line is produced in the Dominican Republic by Casa Carrillo, the Santiago factory previously known as Tabacalera La Alianza.

Casa Carrillo states that tobacco at its factory is fermented, aged, handmade and packaged under Ernesto Perez-Carrillo's supervision. The facility's current name therefore differs from older New Wave documentation that identifies Tabacalera La Alianza.

Within the line, El Decano sits alongside Stellas at 5 1/8 × 42, Brillantes at 5 × 50 and Divinos at 6 × 52. Buyers can compare these formats through the wider EP Carrillo cigar collection.

When a Mild-Medium 6 × 60 Format Makes Sense

El Decano is relevant for smokers who prefer a broad 60-ring cigar while staying within the Mild-Medium strength range rather than moving automatically to a stronger blend.

Its manufacturer-described creamy, earthy, subtly sweet and peppery profile can pair naturally with cappuccino, lightly roasted coffee, Irish whiskey or an amber-style non-alcoholic malt drink. These are pairing suggestions, not manufacturer specifications.

For cigars being kept beyond immediate use, maintain stable cigar-storage conditions. TRP's humidor collection provides dedicated storage options rather than relying on the retail packaging for long-term humidity control.

Ordering New Wave El Decano from TRP Cigars

TRP Cigars is a New York retailer founded in 2005 with a physical lounge in Cedarhurst, giving customers both an online catalogue and a brick-and-mortar cigar location.

TRP offers the El Decano as a single cigar, five-pack and box format. Adult customers should review TRP's age verification policy before ordering tobacco products.

EP Carrillo New Wave El Decano FAQs

What wrapper is used on EP Carrillo New Wave El Decano?

El Decano uses an Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Casa Carrillo's current New Wave Connecticut information identifies Ecuador as the wrapper origin and describes the line specifically as Connecticut-wrapped.

What tobacco is inside New Wave El Decano?

The current manufacturer specification lists a Nicaraguan binder and Nicaraguan filler beneath the Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper. Older sources sometimes list Dominican tobacco in the filler, but Casa Carrillo's current specification takes precedence.

Is EP Carrillo New Wave El Decano mild or medium?

TRP should classify El Decano as Mild-Medium. Casa Carrillo currently describes New Wave Connecticut's strength as Mild Medium while discussing medium body separately, so body should not be substituted for the cigar's strength category.

Where is EP Carrillo New Wave El Decano made?

El Decano is made in the Dominican Republic. The New Wave Connecticut line is associated with Casa Carrillo's Santiago factory, formerly called Tabacalera La Alianza.

How big is the El Decano compared with other New Wave cigars?

At 6.0" × 60, El Decano has the widest ring gauge among the four sizes currently listed by Casa Carrillo. Divinos measures 6 × 52, Brillantes 5 × 50 and Stellas 5 1/8 × 42.

What pack sizes does TRP offer for El Decano?

TRP lists three buying formats: one cigar, a pack of five and a box of 20. The underlying cigar remains the same 6.0" × 60 El Decano Gordo across each quantity.

Cream, cedar, toasted almond, hay, vanilla, gentle white pepper

The EP Carrillo New Wave El Decano (6.0" x 60) is a mild-bodied larger format cigar with a Connecticut, Ecuador wrapper that delivers a smooth and creamy smoking experience. Expect notes of cream, cedar, toasted almond, hay, vanilla, gentle white pepper woven through a smooth draw and steady construction. It is a strong choice for customers looking for nicaraguan character, reliable craftsmanship and an easy pairing with coffee or spirits.