E.P. Carrillos Escapade Line to be Blended with Help of Consumers | Cigar Journal

For their new Escapade line, E.P. Carrillo is enlisting consumers to help Ernesto Perez-Carrillo Jr. develop the cigar’s blend. To do this, E.P. Carrillo will be hosting a series of Zoom sessions where small groups of consumers will have the opportunity to share their preferences and ideas for the new blend directly with Ernesto.  The Zoom meetings called “Burn and Learn” is a series of interactive sessions designed to foster meaningful connections between the customer, and their dedicated E.P. Carrillo team including Master Blender Ernesto Perez-Carrillo.  The primary goal of the Zoom sessions is to create their most shareable blend yet—the remarkable “Escapade.” They want customer input, ideas, and feedback to help them craft a truly exceptional and unforgettable smoking experience.  Each session is limited to 10 participants. Once these sessions are over, Ernesto will create a three-pack featuring blends inspired by the consumers who participate in the sessions, with a round of voting similar to that of the Platinum Bash release. The winning Escapade blend will eventually be launched next year as either a limited or full release. While Escapade is designed with new smokers in mind, E.P. Carrillo believes that it will also be enjoyable for all cigar
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