EP Carrillo Pledge Apogee Toro Grande

The EP Carrillo Pledge Apogee Toro Grande is a Dominican Republic-made, Full-strength, box-pressed cigar measuring 6.25" × 58 from the Pledge line. It combines a U.S.A. Connecticut Habano wrapper with an Ecuadorian binder and Nicaraguan filler. Apogee is the largest of the three original Pledge formats.

EP Carrillo Pledge Apogee Specifications

U.S.A. Connecticut Habano Wrapper over an Ecuadorian Binder

The Apogee uses a U.S.A. Connecticut Habano wrapper, a dark Connecticut-grown Cuban-seed leaf wrapped over an Ecuadorian binder.

Inside that binder is Nicaraguan filler, giving the Pledge a multinational blend built from U.S., Ecuadorian, and Nicaraguan tobaccos while the finished cigar is produced in the Dominican Republic.

Buyers comparing wrapper styles can also browse TRP's Habano-wrapped cigars. The wrapper designation should remain Connecticut Habano rather than Ecuadorian Habano, because that distinction is supported by the manufacturer and product-specific industry records.

Apogee Toro Grande at 6.25 × 58

The Apogee is the largest of the original three EP Carrillo Pledge formats, measuring 6.25 inches with a 58 ring gauge.

That 58 ring gauge is physically wider than the 50-ring Prequel and 52-ring Sojourn. Ernesto Perez-Carrillo told Cigar Aficionado that he tested a 60-ring version but found that the blend did not retain the strength and complexity he wanted, making 58 the chosen ceiling for Apogee. Cigar Aficionado

For shoppers comparing format rather than blend, TRP's Toro cigars provide another route into similar long-format cigars. Ring gauge describes size only; it should not be treated as a measure of strength.

Full Strength with Pledge's Documented Flavor Profile

Casa Carrillo currently classifies Pledge as Full strength, placing Apogee with other Full-strength cigars.

The manufacturer describes the Pledge profile with noticeable spice, robust wood, sweetness, aromatic complexity, and a coffee finish. Those are line-level manufacturer descriptors rather than a claim that every Apogee will present an identical sequence. Casa Carrillo Cigars

For Apogee specifically, Cigar Aficionado's blind-tasting notes documented cocoa powder, black pepper, hickory, vanilla, and marshmallow. That product-specific profile adds useful detail without replacing the manufacturer's broader Pledge description. Cigar Aficionado

Tabacalera La Alianza and the Pledge Line

Apogee is made in the Dominican Republic for the company now branded Casa Carrillo, with product-specific industry documentation identifying Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. as the factory.

The Dominican cigar origin refers to where the finished cigar is produced, not the origins of every tobacco in the blend. Its wrapper comes from the United States, binder from Ecuador, and filler from Nicaragua. Cigar Aficionado

Pledge originally consisted of three principal sizes: Prequel at 5 × 50, Sojourn at 6 × 52, and Apogee at 6.25 × 58. Casa Carrillo's current Pledge page continues to list all three sizes. Casa Carrillo Cigars

Who the Full-Strength 58-Ring Apogee May Suit

The combination of Full manufacturer-rated strength and a broad 58-ring Toro Grande format makes Apogee more relevant to buyers seeking the Pledge blend in its largest original format rather than the smaller Prequel or Sojourn.

Pairing options can be chosen around the documented coffee, spice, wood, cocoa, and sweetness profile. Aged bourbon, dark-roast coffee, or a less-sweet aged rum can complement those characteristics without implying that a pairing changes the cigar itself.

For longer-term storage, keep cigars under stable humidor conditions rather than relying on retail packaging. TRP's cigar humidors provide storage options for customers maintaining cigars after purchase.

Buying Pledge Apogee Through TRP Cigars

TRP carries Apogee alongside the other main Pledge formats, giving customers a direct way to compare the 58-ring cigar with its smaller siblings.

TRP states that it was founded in 2005 and operates a physical lounge in Cedarhurst, New York. Adult customers can review the store's 21+ age-verification policy and shipping policy before ordering.

TRP's live product configuration currently offers Apogee as a single cigar, five-pack, or box. Price and availability should remain controlled by the live product feed rather than being hard-coded into this description.

EP Carrillo Pledge Apogee FAQs

What is the wrapper on EP Carrillo Pledge Apogee?

The Apogee uses a U.S.A. Connecticut Habano wrapper. Product-specific sources describe it as Connecticut-grown Cuban-seed tobacco, while Casa Carrillo's current Pledge specifications identify the wrapper country as the United States.

Is EP Carrillo Pledge Apogee Medium or Full strength?

Casa Carrillo currently rates the Pledge line as Full strength. TRP's existing feed lists Medium, creating a taxonomy conflict that should be corrected before publication. Cigar Aficionado independently assessed Apogee as Medium-Full, which is an editorial rating rather than the manufacturer's classification.

Where is EP Carrillo Pledge Apogee made?

Apogee is made in the Dominican Republic. Product-specific industry documentation identifies Tabacalera La Alianza S.A. as its factory, while the blend itself combines a U.S. wrapper, Ecuadorian binder, and Nicaraguan filler.

What size is the Pledge Apogee?

Apogee measures 6.25 inches long by a 58 ring gauge. It is the largest of the three original Pledge sizes, exceeding the 5 × 50 Prequel and 6 × 52 Sojourn in both length or ring gauge.

Is the Pledge Apogee box-pressed?

Yes. Cigar Coop's product-specific review identifies Apogee as box-pressed, consistent with the construction of the Pledge line. The wider 58-ring Apogee uses the same core blend as the smaller original Pledge formats.

Is EP Carrillo Pledge Apogee a limited-edition cigar?

It should not currently be described as limited edition. The original 2021 launch was limited to 3,000 boxes, but Casa Carrillo now lists Apogee as an active Pledge size and does not currently label it limited.