Casa Carrillo Introduces Ascendat 2026 PCA
“A New Regular Production Release in the Perez-Carrillo Series”
Miami, FL — Casa Carrillo introduces Ascend, a new release that reflects the company’s ongoing dedication to refinement and its commitment to elevating the premium cigar experience.
Today’s smokers have many choices. With so many well-crafted cigars available, the role of a master blender is not simply to create something new, but to create something meaningful — a cigar that offers progression, balance, and a sense of continued discovery. Guided by one of the few remaining master blenders in the industry, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, Ascend represents Casa Carrillo’s continued dedication to taking the smoking experience to another level.
Crafted at the Casa Carrillo Cigar Factory in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Ascend features an Ecuador Habano wrapper, a Nicaraguan binder from Estelí, and Nicaraguan fillers selected for their richness, structure, and layered complexity. The blend was developed to create a smoking experience that evolves gradually, allowing each stage to reveal new dimensions of the tobacco’s character.
Ascend is built around the idea of progression. Each vitola represents a stage in the climb — not only in size, but in how the smoking experience develops and unfolds.
Saddle (5 x 50) – $12.75 MSRP
The beginning of the journey. Saddle introduces the blend with balance and precision, establishing the foundation of the experience and allowing the smoker to engage with the blend’s core character.
Ridge (6 x 52) – $13.75 MSRP
As the experience progresses, Ridge reveals additional depth. Complexity expands, transitions become more noticeable, and the blend begins to show its full range of expression while maintaining harmony.
Peak (6 1/4 x 58) – $14.95 MSRP
The highest point of the journey. Peak delivers the fullest expression of the blend, offering richness and depth that reflect the culmination of the tobaccos’ potential and the vision behind the blend.
Together, the three vitolas tell a story of elevation — a reflection of Casa Carrillo’s belief that mastery is achieved through continuous dedication to improvement.
This philosophy is grounded in the company’s journey:
Cuba is our origin — where the seed of tradition was planted.
Miami is our resilience — where the family rebuilt and the dream endured.
Dominican Republic is our mastery — where legacy took root and the vision flourished.
Today, Casa Carrillo continues to evolve through the collaborative work of the fourth generation alongside Ernesto Perez-Carrillo, with each generation contributing its perspective while remaining grounded in the values that define the brand. This shared commitment ensures that every release reflects both continuity and progress.
“Smokers today have many choices, and we approach that with humility and dedication,” said Ernesto Perez-Carrillo. “Our goal is always to continue refining our craft so that each cigar offers balance, depth, and an experience that develops from beginning to end.”
Ascend takes its place within the Perez-Carrillo Series alongside acclaimed releases like Pledge, Allegiance, La Historia, and Encore—each blend representing a defining chapter in the Carrillo legacy. Where those cigars have earned recognition for their depth, character, and consistency, Ascend builds on that foundation with a focus on progression, offering a more deliberate, evolving experience that reflects the next step in the series’ continued pursuit of excellence.
Casa Carrillo is set to debut Ascend in 20-count boxes at the PCA Convention & International Trade Show in New Orleans. Pre-orders will open during the show, with shipping to retailers scheduled to begin in late May/early June.
Blend Information
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano
Binder: Nicaragua (Estelí)
Filler: Nicaragua
Manufactured at Casa Carrillo Cigar Factory
Santiago, Dominican Republic
