Arturo Fuente Don Carlos No. 3

Def. a flavor bomb similar to the Short Story with the exception of a fuller body, great with rum or cognac, straight. Nice balance of sweet/spicey.

The woody, cedary taste starts off and finiished from moderate to medium. Great burn, that is consistent from one fabulous cigar to the next.

From the start No. 3 melts in your mouth. It has a sweet spicy flavor to it. Burns really smooth and even. No.3 last about 45 minutes to an hour of pure smoking enjoyment. I love this Cigar and it is my favorite smoke....

Don Carlos No.3 starts off really bold and spicy. As you settle into this smoke it simple blows you away. Although the cigar is small it packs quite a punch. You will be able to smoke this beauty for about 45 minutes to an hour. No.3 goes really good with coffee or a nice glass of cognac. I love No.3 and it is my favorite smoke

I really enjoyed this cigar. Started off spicy hot and woody, but not bitter, then mellowed quickly to a toasty tobacco flavor with a hint of leather and spicyness. Great construction, draw and burn, and a classic appearance make this a very solid medium-strength smoke. A very enjoyable smoking experience all the way down.

I loved the robusto.. Then I got a box of the 3s. I will keep a box on hand all the time if I can. Really good smoke for those long weekends. Try one you will love it.

This is what I call a pleasant smoke. Consistent, great flavor, perfect burn - just fabulous!

I really love this cigar. Its not overpriced and its an easy smoke. I've been making it a habit to smoke one on my way to work each morning. The burn is incredibly even and it draws well. The construction is very good and the blend is smooth.

This is a smooth Cigar. It is on the mild side of medium. Tasted like the regular line, just has a cooler name.

Great smoke with complex flavors that are OpusXish. Great 40 mins.

I really enjoyed the flavor of this cigar, but the construction of the one I recieved was poor. The wrapper started to come apart about 2/3rds of the way through the cigar.

As the days turn cooler, more of my shorter sticks are meeting the lighter! This one is a nice 45 minute smoke. Even burn, smooth and spicy draw. Smoke 'em to the nub if you can.

Pleasently sastisfied by the smoke of a Don Carlos No. 3. When my local shop is out of the Hemingway Short Stories, I can rely on this cigar as a delightful back up. I've never had abad burn with one of these.

I have to admit, the Don Carlos really isn't much different from the regular AF cigars--just a little bit stronger. Not that that is a bad thing, but I am only a realy fan of the Hemingway line (haven't tried Opus yet). The regular AF (as well as the sun grown) and this one just suffer from too mild and uneventful of a taste. Don't get me wrong the wrapper is nice, the smoke is nice and construction is good, but this cigar just doesn't do it for me; it just doesn't have anything to remember it by. Go for the Hemingways, that is AF's best.

Beautiful construction. Great burn and draw as with all Fuente smokes. The first inch was bold and full bodied. I found the rest of it strong with a earthy spice but very little else. It left me wanting more. I will try it again but it is alittle pricey.

Not bad...but not good either. This was not by any means a bad smoke. I would even smoke again, but then only if it were a gift. The aroma was just as spicy as the flavor (which some would consider a good thing), but it left a somewhat bitter taste in the air. Also, it was wrapped pretty tightly, but constructed well enough that it didnt detract from the draw. In fact, this made for a decent amount of smoke from a rather small stick. Again, good for a once-in-a-while smoke, not for every day.

Nicely constructed, excellent burning cigar. Spicey with nutty overtones, and full bodied, but didn't find it complex or compelling. Was a pleasant smoke, but won't add this to my collection in that quality/price comp just doesn't make sense.

This corona of the famed Don Carlos line looks good with a wrapper rich in color and with few flaws. Other than an uneven burn, this cigar is an outstanding performer: lush draw producing lots of aromatic smoke, solid ash, and it stays solid throughout, never getting soft and mushy as sometimes happens with small ring cigars. And for a skinny cigar, it's packed with flavor: a complex and balanced mix of spice, cedar, and cashews with some sweetness. Gets mellower and smoother as it's smoked. It only gets hot at the end since you'll be smoking it down to the nub. Has a long finish and leaves a small comfortable buzz afterwards. A pretty big smoke from a relatively small package.

Certainly a full bodied smoke. Construction was excellent, except for spotting on the outer wrapper. Not a real big problem, but I would expect more from a $9.00 cigar. Good even burn that never got harsh.

A great cigar with beautiful construction, good draw, and excellent NC taste. I just wish they were a tad cheaper, but you can find them for under 6 bucks a stick when buying by the box; at that price they are an excellent smoke.

Sometimes it is hard for a Corona sized cigar to meet the expectations that are set with the larger sizes. This one did! The flavor was excellent, it had a consistent burn, great draw and the construction was good! Started a bit full bodied but quickly mellowed to a wonderful smoke. I don't always have time for a larger stick (kids) so I am glad I can count on the DC #3.

This satisfied my necessary parts of a cigar experience, top notch draw and burn and great aroma and flavor. Not overpowering but just enough aroma and zest.

MELLOW with flavor, it just keeps getting more enjoyable the shorter it got!!!!

just a great smoke, so far my favoite

My favorite cigar in life. I buy them years in advance - my all time favorite. An exquisite smoke!

A great medium cigar. Smooth and does nothing but get better as it progresses.

Bought this when I couldn't find the #4.
Simply amazing! (and i'm normally a maduro smoker). Not too powerful, best towards the end, no problems. Chew on it for a while after you're done and you get this amazing chocolatey, nutty flavor. I didn't wanna take it out of my mouth 🙂

In 1998 I purchased $5000 of cigars. Obviously a few different cigars. So far only the Hemmingways come close. Astral Grand Reserve Perfeccion, Bauza, Tabacalera, El Rey Del Mundo, Tamboril, Cupido, are all great. The only one that is above the res

Close to a perfect cigar.

I'm not the Fuente wacko.

This was an excellent medium-bodied perfecto, with a nice range of flavors. The construction was the work of a craftsman. My wife found the aroma a little overpowering, however, which is what lowered the rank somewhat.

A first class smoke.

Without question, my favorite cigar

If I was marooned on a desert island and could only pick one smoke to take with me this would most likely get the nod!

Closest to a Cuban that you can leagally
purchase in the US.

incredible but can't findm
someone tell me what else
smokes like this

The best cigar I've tried. So far!