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Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 vs E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III

How do Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 and E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-IIIstack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 and E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III sit at a similar medium-full strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Strength
Body
Medium-Full
Medium-Full
Origin
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Wrapper
Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro
Mexican San Andres Maduro
Binder
Dominican
Ecuador Sumatra
Filler
Dominican
Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Vitola
Corona Gorda
Toro
Size
5.625 in × 46
6.875 in × 54
Rating
90/100 · 2019
95/100 · 2014
Flavor
Dark chocolateEspressoCedarSweet spiceCognac
CocoaEspressoBlack pepperLeatherDark chocolate

The verdict

Strength
Both land at Medium-Full — a similar body either way.
Critic scores
E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III edges it on published critic scores (90 vs 95).

Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.

Choose Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 →

Choose E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III if

sweet notes appeal to you, or you want the higher critic score.

See E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III →

Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 vs E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III — FAQ

Is the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 or the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 brings dark chocolate and espresso, the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III cocoa and espresso.
What's the difference between the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 and the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
The Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Connecticut Broadleaf Maduro wrapper; the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46 or the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
Arturo Fuente Añejo No. 46: Cigar Aficionado 90/100. E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III: Cigar Aficionado 95/100.