Description
The Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 Tubos is a 6 x 50 toro packed in its own aluminum tube, pairing an Ecuadorian Connecticut shade wrapper with Dominican tobacco inside. Davidoff lists the tubes under the same Aniversario No. 3 entry as its 10-count box.
What It Tastes Like
We found no dated Cigar Aficionado, halfwheel or Cigar Coop review of the standard No. 3, so the notes below come from Davidoff and two retailers. Davidoff’s profile lists walnut, roasted nuts, cedar wood, citrus, herbs, cream and fresh spice, and it scores the toro 3 out of 5 for intensity and body alike. Neptune Cigar highlights almond, cedar and cream; Holt’s cites cedar, nuts and coffee bean for the line.
Who It’s For
- Smokers heading to an event who want the wrapper protected.
- Shade-wrapper fans who like a toro’s extra length over a corona.
- Double R smokers wanting the Aniversario blend in about an hour.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- The tube guards the wrapper in a pocket or travel bag
- Davidoff estimates 50 to 65 minutes of smoking time
Cons
- We could confirm no dated independent score for this size
- Strength labels range between mild and medium by source
About the Aniversario Line
Davidoff traces the Aniversario series to 1986, when it was released to mark Zino Davidoff’s 80th birthday, and files it under its White Band Collection today.
Pairing and Storage
For a mid-scale smoke, our cigar pairing guide suggests coffee or a balanced Rioja. Between outings, rest it in a humidor (see our humidor basics guide).
Compare Similar Cigars
- Davidoff Aniversario Double R: the same Aniversario line stretched to a 7 1/2 x 50 double corona, per Davidoff.
- Davidoff Signature 2000 Tubos: a slimmer 5 x 43 cigar, also in aluminum, that Neptune lists as mild.
- Davidoff Grand Cru Toro: a thicker 6 x 54 toro; Holt’s describes its wrapper as Connecticut-seed leaf raised in Ecuador.
- Davidoff Winston Churchill Toro: a 6 x 54 with an Ecuadorian Rojiza wrapper and Mexican San Andrés binder, per Cigar Coop (September 2015).
Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 Tubos FAQ
How strong is the Davidoff Aniversario No. 3 Tubos?
Sources differ: Davidoff rates intensity 3 of 5, JR Cigar lists the No. 3 as medium, Neptune calls the Tubos mild to medium, and Holt’s labels the line mild. Our listing shows Medium.
Is the Tubos a different cigar from the boxed No. 3?
No. Both measure 6 x 50; Davidoff sells the No. 3 boxed in tens or in tubes, 20 per box or 3 per pack.
How long does the No. 3 Tubos take to smoke?
Davidoff estimates roughly 50 to 65 minutes.
Is this the Colorado Claro Aniversario No. 3?
No. The Colorado Claro version is its own Davidoff release with its own Cigar Aficionado rating (June 2023), which does not apply to this cigar.
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Additional information
| Packaging Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Strength | Medium |
| Origin | |
| Wrapper | Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade |
| Binder | Dominican Republic |
| Filler | Dominican Republic |
| Length | 6" |
| Gauge | 50 |



