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E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III vs Partagás Legend

How do E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III and Partagás Legendstack 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 Partagás Legend 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
Connecticut Broadleaf
Binder
Ecuador Sumatra
Honduran Olancho San Agustín (OSA)
Filler
Nicaragua, Dominican Republic
Dominican (Piloto Cubano)
Vitola
Toro
Toro (Toro Leyenda)
Size
6.875 in × 54
6.2 in × 54
Rating
95/100 · 2014
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Flavor
CocoaEspressoBlack pepperLeatherDark chocolate
Dark chocolateCedarEspressoPepperEarth

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 Partagás Legend if

sweet notes appeal to you.

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E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III vs Partagás Legend — FAQ

Is the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III or the Partagás Legend 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 Partagás Legend dark chocolate and cedar.
What's the difference between the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III and the Partagás Legend?
The E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Mexican San Andres Maduro wrapper; the Partagás Legend is a medium-full Dominican Republic cigar with a Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper.
Which is rated higher, the E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III or the Partagás Legend?
E.P. Carrillo La Historia E-III: Cigar Aficionado 95/100. Partagás Legend: no published critic score yet.