The Encore Black is a bold extension of the award-winning Encore line, designed as a more powerful, full-strength counterpart to the original Nicaraguan puro. While the Encore celebrates tercios-aged Nicaraguan tobacco, the Encore Black pivots to a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper that underwent 18 months of fermentation followed by three years of aging before rolling, resulting in exceptional depth and richness. The binder is Mexican San Andres viso, and the filler is a selection of Nicaraguan tobaccos from Condega, Esteli, and Jalapa. The result is a medium-full to full-strength cigar with an oval box press. Made at the Casa Carrillo factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic. The Bulwarks size is a limited annual release.