Pledge Purple Announced to Mark Five-Year Anniversary of Pledge Prequel

A Culmination Release from E.P. Carrillo

E.P. Carrillo has announced Pledge Purple, a commemorative release honoring the five-year anniversary of Pledge Prequel — named the 2020 Cigar of the Year by Cigar Aficionado with a 98 rating.

Rather than extending the Pledge line, Pledge Purple is positioned as a culmination project — crafted to reflect both the legacy of the original blend and the evolution of the brand.

Blend & Construction Details

Pledge Purple utilizes the same Havana seed Connecticut wrapper from the celebrated original crop used in Pledge Prequel. This wrapper has reportedly been aged for nearly a decade to enhance depth, richness, and overall complexity.

The blend is completed with:

• Mexican binder
• Nicaraguan fillers from Estelí, Condega, and Ometepe

According to the brand, the release is designed to deliver a balanced and refined smoking experience rooted in craftsmanship and intentionality.

Why It Matters

Pledge Prequel remains one of the highest-profile accolades in recent premium cigar history, with its 98-point rating from Cigar Aficionado significantly elevating the Pledge line and reinforcing E.P. Carrillo’s position among Tier 1 premium manufacturers.

A commemorative release leveraging aged materials from the original wrapper crop signals:

• Strategic brand storytelling
• Controlled, premium positioning
• Potential limited production allocation
• Retailer and collector demand

If supply is restricted, this could quickly become one of the most sought-after anniversary releases of the year.

Release Timeline

Pledge Purple is slated to arrive soon. Official vitola information, pricing, and production numbers have not yet been disclosed.

More details are expected as the launch approaches.