Gran Habano
Habano No. 3
Gran Habano Habano No. 3 is a medium-full strength cigar made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas. It pairs Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed) wrapper; Nicaraguan Habano binder; Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, Mexican (San Andres) filler. The catalog lists 5 sizes, from 4½ × 50 to 7 × 48.
- Maker
- Gran Habano
- Wrapper
- Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed)
- Binder
- Nicaraguan Habano
- Filler
- Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, Mexican (San Andres)
- Country
- Honduras
- Factory
- G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas
- Strength
- medium-full
- Sizes
- 5 · 4½ × 50 to 7 × 48
Blend details are claims from manufacturer and trade sources. Blends can change between releases.
What it tastes like
what the wrapper usually bringsGran Habano Habano No. 3 uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar.
How to smoke it
rules of thumb- Time: plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min for a 6-inch size.
- When: Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
- Pair with: bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee.
- Pace: about a puff a minute keeps it cool and lets the flavors change from third to third. Do not inhale.
- Before lighting: cut just above the cap line, toast the foot evenly, and take a cold draw to check it.
Sizes
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What does Gran Habano Habano No. 3 taste like?
Gran Habano Habano No. 3 uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed) wrapper. Habano-seed wrappers tend toward pepper, cedar, leather and baking spice. That is the leaf's general character, not a tasting note for this cigar; log a smoke in CigarMind to record your own.
How strong is Gran Habano Habano No. 3?
Gran Habano Habano No. 3 is listed as medium-full strength. Medium to full: best after a meal, when you can give it your attention.
Is Gran Habano Habano No. 3 good for beginners?
It is a stronger cigar. Most newer smokers are better served starting milder and working up to it. Smoke it slowly, a puff a minute or so, and do not inhale.
Where is Gran Habano Habano No. 3 made?
Gran Habano Habano No. 3 is made in Honduras at G.R. Tabacaleras Unidas, according to manufacturer and trade sources.
What wrapper does Gran Habano Habano No. 3 use?
Gran Habano Habano No. 3 uses a Nicaraguan Habano (Cuban-seed) wrapper over a Nicaraguan Habano binder, with Nicaraguan, Costa Rican, Mexican (San Andres) filler. Blends can change between releases, so check the band year if it matters to you.
What sizes does Gran Habano Habano No. 3 come in?
The CigarMind catalog lists 5 sizes: Corona (6 × 44), Churchill (7 × 48), Rothschild (4½ × 50), Robusto (5 × 52) and Gran Robusto (6 × 54). Each size has its own page with the full blend.
How long does it take to smoke Gran Habano Habano No. 3?
For a 6-inch size, plan on about 1 hour to 1 h 30 min. That is a rule of thumb of 10 to 15 minutes per inch at a relaxed pace, a puff about once a minute.
What drink goes with Gran Habano Habano No. 3?
With a habano wrapper, common pairings are bourbon, rye whiskey, or a black coffee. Match the drink's weight to the cigar's: lighter drinks for milder cigars, darker spirits for fuller ones.
What cigars are similar to Gran Habano Habano No. 3?
Cigars with a similar build include CAO Consigliere, CLE Cuarenta and Dunhill Heritage. They share habano wrapper, medium-full strength, made in Honduras. Similarity here is by wrapper, strength, origin and factory, not by a tasting panel.