Ernesto Perez-Carrillo needs no introduction. The original brains being the legendary La Gloria Cubana line, the man sold the brand in 1999. And after toiling around in corporate America for a few years, Ernesto’s kids implored him to get back into making cigars. Thus, the E.P. Carrillo brand was launched in 2009. And after a decade and a half in business, it's safe to say they made the right move…

Simply put, E.P. Carrillo’s La Historia is a stunner. This 95-rated gem earned the #2 Cigar of the Year in 2015 and still remains a fan favorite. Loaded with a core of Nicaraguan and Dominican tobaccos encased inside an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder, La Historia is finished with a dark, smooth Mexican San Andres wrapper. Expect a bold, rich flavor loaded with notes of cedar, spice, and hints of leather and dark chocolate on the finish.