E.P. Carrillo · La Historia
New WorldExperiencedE.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III
The flagship toro of E.P. Carrillo's La Historia — a San Andres maduro 6 7/8 x 54 named for Ernesto Perez-Carrillo III, rich with cocoa, espresso, and pepper.
The short answer
The E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III is a richer, medium-to-full smoke — a Dominican Republic toro with a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper. Expect cocoa, espresso, and black pepper. Critics rate it 95/100.
Flavor profile
Sweet · Roast · Spice · Earthy
Critic ratings
Cigar Aficionado
2014
95/100
Scores as published by each reviewer. Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings; we don't score cigars ourselves.
The verdict
The E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III is a richer, medium-to-full smoke from E.P. Carrillo's La Historia line. It's a Dominican Republic (New World) toro wrapped in Mexican San Andres Maduro at 6.875 in × 54.
On the palate, expect cocoa, espresso, and black pepper, leaning sweet. Plan on roughly 85 minutes from light to nub.
It's well regarded: Cigar Aficionado rated it 95/100 in 2014. It pairs naturally with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. If you're newer to cigars, work up to this one rather than starting here.
La Historia tells the Perez-Carrillo family story, and the E-III is its flagship toro, named for Ernesto Perez-Carrillo III. At 6 7/8 x 54 it is a substantial cigar dressed in a dark, oily Mexican San Andres maduro wrapper.
What it tastes like
The blend pairs that San Andres maduro wrapper with an Ecuadorian Sumatra binder and a filler of Nicaraguan and Dominican leaf. The result is classically maduro: cocoa and dark chocolate up front, espresso and leather in the middle, and a firm black-pepper backbone that keeps it from turning sweet. The body sits in the medium-full range, smooth and well-aged, with a long finish. La Historia earned strong critical scores on release and remains a benchmark San Andres blend.
Who it's for
Best for experienced smokers who love a dark, chocolatey maduro with some spice behind it. New to maduros, or unsure how they differ from a golden Connecticut? Our maduro vs Connecticut guide lays it out.
For a thicker, shorter maduro in the same line, see the Regalias d'Celia belicoso. Add it to your humidor and rate it in the Casa DNC app.
Curious how it stacks up? See Maduro vs Connecticut wrappers.
E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III — frequently asked
- Is the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III a good cigar for beginners?
- Ease into it. The fuller body can be a lot for a first-timer, so it's better once you've built up a little tolerance.
- How strong is the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
- The E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III is Medium-Full-bodied. Strength is about body and nicotine rather than flavor, so eat something first and take it slow if you're sensitive.
- What does the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III taste like?
- Expect cocoa, espresso, and black pepper, leaning sweet. Tasting notes are a guide — your palate may pick up more or less.
- What is the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III's rating?
- Published critic scores: Cigar Aficionado 95/100 (2014). Casa DNC aggregates third-party ratings and doesn't score cigars itself.
- What pairs well with the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
- It pairs well with espresso, aged rum, and bourbon. As a rule, match the drink's intensity to the cigar's medium-full body.
- How long does it take to smoke the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
- Plan on about 85 minutes for the toro — longer if you smoke slowly, which keeps it cool and tasting its best.
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