How much does a Essence Series cigar cost?
The Essence Series EP Carrillo runs $8.66 per single and $152.42 per box of 20 — $7.62 per cigar by the box. A medium-strength Connecticut smoke made in Dominican Republic.
per cigar
$7.62 per cigar · save $20.78
What a Essence Series habit costs over time.
Per single, per box, per year, and lifetime at Essence Series prices.
medium strength, Connecticut
$7.62/cigar
$8.66/cigar × 365
Before compounding
What is Essence Series EP Carrillo?
A medium-strength Connecticut-wrapped cigar in the EP Carrillo lineup.
The acclaimed Essence Series in Connecticut, Sumatra, Maduro and Honduras. This line is part of EP Carrillo’s catalog of 5 distinct blends, all made in Dominican Republic by EP Carrillo. The house profile leans on cocoa, coffee, cedar, pepper, with the Essence Series hitting $8.66 a stick — below the brand average of $11.88.
Whether the Essence Series is the right buy depends on how you smoke. At 20 cigars per box and 152.42 per box, regular smokers save by the box; occasional smokers are better off with singles. Boxes need a properly humidified humidor to stay fresh.
Connecticut
Medium
Dominican Republic
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$8.66/single · $152.42/box of 20
The acclaimed Essence Series in Connecticut, Sumatra, Maduro and Honduras.
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An Ecuadorian Habano blend crafted at Casa Carrillo.
What a Essence Series habit costs over time.
Straight arithmetic. No inflation adjustment. The real cost is usually higher when you factor in tax increases.
1 Essence Series/day × 365 days × 10 years at $8.66/single. No tax increases, no inflation.
Put $$260/month into the stock market for 20 years at 7% and it compounds to roughly $135,200 — double the cash amount.
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About this data
Prices are 2026 national averages for the Essence Series line, sourced from atlantic cigar (atlanticcigar.com) product listings 2026; convenience store, smoke shop, and online retailer pricing. Actual in-store prices vary by state, retailer, and local cigar excise taxes. Manufacturer: EP Carrillo. Last reviewed: 2026-08-01. SmokeCalc is an educational tool, not a commercial price tracker. All trademarks belong to their respective owners; SmokeCalc is not affiliated with or endorsed by any cigar manufacturer.
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