Alfonso Extra Añejo No. 3
The Alfonso Extra Añejo No. 3 is not just a cigar — it is the #1 Cigar of 2023 as awarded by halfwheel. Crafted by the legendary Nelson Alfonso of Selected Tobacco — the visionary behind Atabey, Byron, and the Alfonso Extra Añejo line — this Toro Extra is the product of a revolutionary aging philosophy inspired by French winemaking traditions. Every leaf is aged before rolling, and then the finished cigar rests for an additional four years in specialized rooms combining Spanish cedar and French oak, with humidity cycled daily to force the tobaccos to breathe in the surrounding wood notes.
Cigar Specifications
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Vitola: Toro Extra
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Dimensions: 6" x 54 ring gauge
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Wrapper: 2-year-aged Ecuadorian Connecticut Shade
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Binder: 3-year-aged Ecuadorian Connecticut
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Filler: 3-year-aged Nicaraguan Ligero and Peruvian tobaccos
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Strength: Medium
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Origin: Handcrafted at Tabacos de Costa Rica, Costa Rica
The Unique Aging Process
Every tobacco leaf in the No. 3 is pre-aged before rolling — the wrapper for 2 years, the binder and filler for 3 years. After rolling, the finished cigars rest for an additional 4 years in specialized rooms where Selected Tobacco cycles humidity levels daily, forcing the tobaccos to absorb the surrounding Spanish cedar and French oak notes. The result is a silky, velvety texture found nowhere else in the cigar world.
Flavor Profile
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Primary Notes: Rich cedar, smooth cream, and distinct peanut butter
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Accents: Bright lemongrass and subtle white pepper
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Finish: A lingering, dessert-like crème brûlée sweetness
Silky, intensely aromatic, and utterly unique — the Alfonso Extra Añejo No. 3 is available now at Cigar Club Miami.
