Every once in a while stores become closely associated with certain brands, usually because the cigars sell well in a particular shop and the heads of the two companies seem to hit it off and develop a better than average professional relationship. In the case of E.P. Carrillo, that store could very well be Old City Cigar and Smokin’ Joe’s in Tennessee. In the fall of 2012, Smokin’ Joe’s Alsoa became home to the first E.P. Carrillo branded lounge in the world, and the store received an E.P. Carrillo Lounge Exclusive cigar in February 2013. In August 2013, both the retailer and manufacturer confirmed that plans were in the works to create an annual limited edition release that would be released when company head Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. makes his annual visit to the store. At the time of the announcement, Cody Hicks of Smokin’ Joe’s said that the project would be full-bodied, and in October 2013 added that they were considering a blend very close to the E.P. Carrillo Edición Limitada 2011 “Dark Rituals” but in a corona gorda vitola. E.P. Carrillo Smokin’ Joe’s Lounge Exclusive (6 x 54) — February 2013 E.P. Carrillo Smokin’ Joe’s Limitada (6 x 46) — September ...
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