Cohiba Black Robusto vs E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III
How do Cohiba Black Robusto 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 Cohiba Black Robusto 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 Piloto Cubano
- Ecuador Sumatra
- Filler
- Dominican & Mexican
- Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
- Vitola
- Robusto
- Toro
- Size
- 5.5 in × 50
- 6.875 in × 54
- Rating
- —
- 95/100 · 2014
- Flavor
- CocoaEspressoCedarDark earthSweet spice
- 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 carries the published pedigree (95 points from the critics).
Both are worth knowing — the "better" cigar is the one that fits your taste and the moment.
Choose E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III if
sweet notes appeal to you.
See E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III →Cohiba Black Robusto vs E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III — FAQ
- Is the Cohiba Black Robusto 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 Cohiba Black Robusto brings cocoa and espresso, the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III cocoa and espresso.
- What's the difference between the Cohiba Black Robusto and the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
- The Cohiba Black Robusto 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 Cohiba Black Robusto or the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
- Cohiba Black Robusto: no published critic score yet. E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III: Cigar Aficionado 95/100.