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E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III vs Gurkha Ghost Asura

How do E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III and Gurkha Ghost Asurastack up? Here's the head-to-head — strength, wrapper, flavor, size, and critic ratings — plus which one to reach for.

The short answer

The E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III and Gurkha Ghost Asura 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
Mexican San Andres Maduro
Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro
Binder
Ecuador Sumatra
Nicaraguan Criollo '98
Filler
Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Dominican and Nicaraguan
Vitola
Toro
Toro
Size
6.875 in × 54
6 in × 54
Rating
95/100 · 2014
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Flavor
CocoaEspressoBlack pepperLeatherDark chocolate
Dark cocoaCinnamonSweet earthLeatherBlack cherry

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.

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Choose Gurkha Ghost Asura if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III vs Gurkha Ghost Asura — FAQ

Is the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III or the Gurkha Ghost Asura better for beginners?
They're a similar medium-full strength, so neither is clearly easier — choose by flavor. The E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III brings cocoa and espresso, the Gurkha Ghost Asura dark cocoa and cinnamon.
What's the difference between the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III and the Gurkha Ghost Asura?
The E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; the Gurkha Ghost Asura is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Brazilian Arapiraca Maduro wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III or the Gurkha Ghost Asura?
E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III: Cigar Aficionado 95/100. Gurkha Ghost Asura: no published critic score yet.