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Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro vs E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III

How do Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro 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 Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro 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
Ecuador Habano
Mexican San Andres Maduro
Binder
Brazilian Cubra
Ecuador Sumatra
Filler
Brazilian and Dominican
Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Vitola
Gran Toro
Toro
Size
5.5 in × 58
6.875 in × 54
Rating
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95/100 · 2014
Flavor
Sweet cedarPepperEarthDark fruitCoffee
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 Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro if

sweet notes appeal to you.

See Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro →

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

sweet notes appeal to you.

See E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III →

Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro vs E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III — FAQ

Is the Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro 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 Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro brings sweet cedar and pepper, the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III cocoa and espresso.
What's the difference between the Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro and the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
The Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Ecuador Habano 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 Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro or the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III?
Davidoff Escurio Gran Toro: no published critic score yet. E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III: Cigar Aficionado 95/100.