Casa Carrillo Has Added Robusto to Pledge Purple
The new 5 1/4-inch cigar expands the Pledge Purple line and features a 2020 harvest Havana-seed Connecticut wrapper.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Organic Food
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Casa Carrillo has introduced a Robusto size to its Pledge Purple cigar line, manufactured at its factory in the Dominican Republic. The new cigar joins the existing Toro size and carries a suggested retail price of $16.50 per unit.
Why it matters
The expansion of the Pledge Purple line follows the success of the Pledge Prequel cigar, which earned a 98-point rating. This addition offers consumers a shorter vitola option while maintaining the brand's established filler blend profile.
The new Robusto measures 5 1/4 inches with a 52 ring gauge and utilizes a Mexican binder. It features a blend of Nicaraguan fillers sourced from Estelí, Condega, and Ometepe.
The players
Casa Carrillo
This is a premium cigar manufacturer based in the Dominican Republic known for its blending and production facilities.
Dunn & Foster
This agricultural entity is the grower responsible for the Havana-seed Connecticut tobacco wrapper used in this blend.
The details
The cigar is encased in a Havana-seed Connecticut wrapper that was harvested in 2020 by Dunn & Foster. Each Robusto is packed in 10-count boxes and intended to honor the profile of the original Pledge Prequel.
Timeline
The wrapper tobacco used in the blend was originally harvested in 2020.
The Pledge Purple line was created earlier this year.
Shipment of the new Robusto size to retailers is expected to begin next week.
Culture Shift
The introduction of new vitolas in established premium lines reflects the ongoing trend toward offering diverse format options to experienced cigar enthusiasts. This practice allows brands to capitalize on the reputation of successful lines like the Pledge Prequel while addressing shifting consumer preferences for varied smoking durations.
Consumers can expect to find the new 10-count boxes at authorized premium tobacco retailers starting next week. The $16.50 per-cigar price point provides a specific baseline for budgeting when purchasing these limited-distribution items.
The takeaway
The addition of a Robusto size provides a new entry point for enthusiasts looking to experience the Pledge Purple blend in a shorter, 5 1/4-inch format. Fans of the brand should check their local retailer's inventory starting next week to secure a 10-count box.
What happens next
The Pledge Purple Robusto is scheduled to begin shipping to retail locations starting next week.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Cigar Aficionado.
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