E.P. Carrillo Short Run Populares

[JPManning]

Just tried one of these tonight, very nice for a very nice price. I was just trying to get into his stuff and used this as a sampler to see. I like the profile, wasn't the most complex, but still good.

How is his other stuff compared to this? I heard the short run was a little stronger, and a lot of it is very smooth and mild. Is this the case? Has anyone tried any of the pricier stuff? I'd like to see what ya'll think before I throw change at his $15 a stick limited editions....

Any help?

 

[Craig Mac]

The Core line is very similar in profile to the Short Run with just a little bit more strength IMO, price very reasonably as well.

 

[darkman]

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[Cigar Cowboy]

Short Runs yum. Excellent stick! I just picked up 2 more 5ers on the Monster this weekend. I love em

 

[gardizzle]

Short Runs are by far my favorite by EPC. Great stick for the price.

 

[bdc30]

freakin love these things

 

[r3db4r0n]

Truly fantastic cigars at a cheap cheap price, I think everyone more or less agrees on these about the short run!

 

[njstone]

I'm in agreement with the rest, the Short Runs rock. I've never had the larger size, only the little one, and they are just great smokes.

I've only had one Core Line, I thought it was great. Less spice which makes it a poor winter smoke for me, but in the Spring and summer they will be great. They're very aggressively priced as well.

I haven't had either of the ELs.

 

[Craig Mac]

move along, nothing left to see here....plz lock the thread )

now that is some funny shit!

 

[JPManning]

I love when the cheaper sticks in the line-up get the high marks. Nobody in this thread said, "Wait til you try his $15 LE". Yes. I think I'm a new E.P. Carrillo fan.

 

[dannysguitar]

Steve said he really liked the new LE. I'm a huge fan of the short runs and the core line.

 

[Ed Monton]

Are the short runs still out there? I thought they were a limited run.

 

[kockroach]

I love the Short Run (sorry Jerome), Core Line (CG size) and the 2010 EL. Based on what I have heard, there is really only about a one leaf difference between the SR and the Core, and that there is a rumor that a regular production line will be made, based on the Short Run.

 

[FireDoc83]

Yea the short run got me hooked, his LE 2010 is very good too. I can't say I have had one bad EPC. These are a bit milder than the normal sticks I like but these are especially a great smoke in the morning with a good cup of coffee.

 

[srduggins]

Yeah, these don't suck. I think the 2010 LE doesn't suck the most.

 

[JPManning]

Are the short runs still out there? I thought they were a limited run.

They were still there at my local B&M, but I think I took the second to last robusto.

 

[itallushrt]

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My thoughts exactly!

They are horrible. Don't buy anymore. :skew:

 

[NorcalMark]

I really like all the stuff EPC is putting out.

 

[Cigar Coop]

While I preferred the 6 x 60, this blend was my #15 Cigar for 2010. Click here for more details.

 

[JMouttet]

According to Ernie at EPC, the Core line is about 80% the same blend as the Short Run. The other 20% is more similar to the LE 2009, a little milder smoke IMO. Even better news, the LE 2010 (top 2-3 in my book last year) is going to be a mini-line for EPC in the future, priced (in 3 sizes) from $9.50 to $12.50. Adding to the good news, EPC will also release a Connecticut Shade wrapped cigar as a full line, priced from $4.50 to $7.50. Yeah, EPC fans rejoice!!