A Premier Collection Release and the Pinnacle of Promise

Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo proudly announces the release of Pledge Purple, a Premier Collection cigar created to commemorate the five-year anniversary of Pledge Prequel, Cigar Aficionado’s 2020 Cigar of the Year, awarded an exceptional 98 rating.

Following the announcement of that historic honor in 2021, Casa Carrillo made a deliberate and forward-thinking decision: to set aside a select portion of the finest Havana-seed Connecticut wrapper from the very same standout crop used in the original Pledge Prequel.

Grown in the Connecticut River Valley—renowned for its rich soils, distinctive microclimate, and generations of tobacco cultivation—the Havana-seed Connecticut wrapper was sourced from Dunn & Foster, long respected for their expertise in premium Connecticut tobacco.

For Pledge Purple, that same wrapper was allowed to continue its journey—aged patiently for nearly a decade—developing greater depth, enhanced oils, and a more expansive aromatic character that only time can achieve.

While the wrapper shares its origin with the celebrated Prequel, Pledge Purple is an entirely new blend. Crafted to showcase the evolved character of the extended-aged wrapper, the internal components were thoughtfully reimagined to create a distinct experience—one that stands apart from the original while honoring its legacy.

Now, the next chapter begins.

Crafted in a Toro (6 x 54) vitola, Pledge Purple pairs this historic, long-aged wrapper with a Mexican binder and Nicaraguan fillers from Estelí, Condega, and Ometepe, delivering structure, smoothness, and complexity that unfolds with every draw. The result is a cigar defined by balance, depth, and intentional craftsmanship that is full strength.

Produced as a Premier Collection release, only 3,500 boxes of Pledge Purple will be made available in multiple installments throughout the year, allowing for careful production and a measured release. Each cigar is presented in boxes of 10 and will carry a suggested retail price of $18 per cigar, reinforcing its limited production status while preserving its focus on quality and consistency. Pledge Purple is expected to ship to select retailers in early March.

Purple—long a symbol of power, artistry, and nobility—represents the ultimate expression of the Pledge line. Pledge Purple is not a sequel, but a culmination: a rare and considered statement of legacy, created for those who seek not just a cigar, but a moment that matters.

This is not a continuation.

It is the summit.