Is the Bolívar Tubos No. 3 or the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 better for beginners?

They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Bolívar Tubos No. 3 brings cedar and coffee, the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 cedar and caramel.

What's the difference between the Bolívar Tubos No. 3 and the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1?

The Bolívar Tubos No. 3 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.

Bolívar Tubos No. 3 vs H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1

How do Bolívar Tubos No. 3 and H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1stack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The Bolívar Tubos No. 3 and H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 sit at a similar medium strength, so it comes down to flavor and origin.

Bolívar

Bolívar Tubos No. 3

H. Upmann

H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1

Strength
Body: Medium; Medium
Origin: Cuba; Cuba
Wrapper: Cuban; Cuban
Binder: Cuban; Cuban
Filler: Cuban; Cuban
Vitola: Placeras (Slim Panetela); Robusto
Size: 4.9 in × 34; 5 in × 48
Rating: —; —
Flavor: CedarCoffeeWoodEarthPepper; CedarCaramelToasted almondEarthPepper

The verdict

Strength: Both land at Medium — a similar body either way.

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

Choose Bolívar Tubos No. 3 if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See Bolívar Tubos No. 3 →

Choose H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 if

earthy notes appeal to you.

See H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 →

Bolívar Tubos No. 3 vs H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 — FAQ

Is the Bolívar Tubos No. 3 or the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 better for beginners?: They're a similar medium strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The Bolívar Tubos No. 3 brings cedar and coffee, the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 cedar and caramel.
What's the difference between the Bolívar Tubos No. 3 and the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1?: The Bolívar Tubos No. 3 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper; the H. Upmann Connoisseur No.1 is a medium Cuban cigar with a Cuban wrapper.

Compare other cigars →Find your cigar →Browse the library →