Casa Carrillo Added Pledge Purple Robusto Cigar
The company has expanded its premium cigar line with a new, smaller size now shipping to retailers across the country.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Organic Food
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Casa Carrillo introduced a Robusto size to its Pledge Purple cigar line this month. The new, compact vitola is now arriving at retail shops nationwide.
Why it matters
This release aims to provide the distinct Pledge Purple flavor profile in a more accessible, shorter smoking duration for enthusiasts. It continues the company's practice of utilizing rare, aged leaf stocks for its premium portfolio.
The new Pledge Purple Robusto measures 5 1/4 by 52 and retails for $16.50 per cigar. The blend features a Havana-seed Connecticut wrapper from the Connecticut River Valley aged for nearly a decade, paired with a Mexican binder and Nicaraguan fillers.
The players
Casa Carrillo
This is a premium cigar manufacturer known for its artisanal blending processes and limited-edition product releases.
Dunn & Foster
This agricultural entity is the supplier of the Havana-seed Connecticut wrapper tobacco used in the Pledge Purple blend.
The details
The cigars are produced in limited quantities with periodic box releases scheduled throughout the year. The wrapper leaf is sourced from Dunn & Foster, highlighting the commitment to specific tobacco aging processes.
Timeline
Shipping of the new Robusto size began in October 2026.
Culture Shift
The expansion reflects a broader consumer trend toward diverse size options within established luxury tobacco lines. This move follows the industry shift where manufacturers leverage specific, long-aged wrappers to differentiate high-end collections from mass-market offerings.
Consumers can expect the new Robusto size to appear at local premium tobacco retailers starting this month. The $16.50 price point offers a lower entry cost compared to the $18 Toro size currently available.
The takeaway
Enthusiasts looking for a shorter smoking experience now have a new option that maintains the core flavor profile of the Pledge Purple series. Checking with local tobacconists is recommended to confirm stock availability as these cigars are released in limited quantities.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Cigar Journal.
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