While working on the blend, and after soliciting feedback from a curated panel — including select retailers — the cigar is crafted with a Habano-seed wrapper and a unique blend of fillers. Those include Dominican tobacco from La Canela and Dominican pelo de oro, Mexican San Andrés, Nicaraguan tobacco and Pennsylvania broadleaf. What a mix, right?

According to Casa Carrillo, Silk is a “refined medium-bodied cigar with layered notes of earth, sweetness, and spice.”

It originally showed up at PCA before the blend was finalized, but now it’s ready for launch.

More on the La Historia Silk

Available in boxes of ten, the Silk will retail for about $16.50 per cigar (about $165 per box) at a size of 6-inches by 52. However, they will be produced in limited batches and released throughout the year. The company will output the first run at 1,500 boxes. It’s also the first “round-format” cigar released in the U.S. from the Perez-Carrillo team.

Lissette Perez-Carrillo says that Silk was born after listening to influential women in the industry. She also said in a video that it’s been a wonderful learning experience for her and a “journey in blending.”

“It reflects the stories, experiences, and insights of women in our industry, while being crafted for all cigar lovers. Having it be the first release to carry the Casa Carrillo name on its foot band makes it even more meaningful—it’s a symbol of our evolution and the future we’re building.”

Lissette’s daughter Skye also worked on the project. She not only represents the fifth generation of the family to be involved in the industry, but also an entirely new generation coming into the craft.

It should be available to retailers within the next couple of weeks — this week at the earliest. Frankly, the blend sounds delightful, and I’m excited to give it a try.

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According to the team, this is a goal to create a more seamless experience “for cigar lovers and retail partners alike.” The biggest change is that Casa Carrillo is bringing “every aspect of [its] operation under one roof — both literally and figuratively.”

“This transition to Casa Carrillo marks a strategic step toward clarity, unity, and global recognition. By aligning our U.S. headquarters, Dominican Republic factory, and international presence under one name, we’re streamlining our identity while staying rooted in the quality that defines us.”

You can read more about the announcement on the brand’s official page.

What does this mean for Casa Carrillo labels?

The “House of Brands” as Casa Carrillo calls them, will include three core lines, which many of us already know and love:

• Perez-Carrillo Series — Pledge, La Historia, Encore, Encore Black, Allegiance, and Endure.
• Essence Series — Sumatra, Maduro, and Honduras.
• Inch Series — INCH Natural, INCH Maduro, and INCH Nicaragua.

Of course, Casa Carrillo will also continue offering the New Wave Connecticut, as well. The New Wave is not under the umbrella of the previous core lines, but instead its own thing. The brands above will continue to retain their individual identities under the Casa Carrillo name.

The rebranding has already been rolled out to the company’s website and various social media profiles. As is the case with many brand changes, it may take some time for cigar packaging, labels, and everything on store shelves to catch up.

Ultimately, this puts the Carrillo headquarters in Miami on an even keel with its factory in the Dominican Republic. Personally, I think it’s a neat and interesting change and am excited to see how it affects the wider market in regards to the brand’s exposure. It’s not like E.P. Carrillo wasn’t already a household name in cigars. The brand’s legacy spans many generations with strong Cuban roots.

Viva la Casa Carrillo, or something like that.

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