La Flor de Cano Selectos No. 3

The Selectos No.3 is the third UK Regional 

Edition from the brand, following the Short 

Robusto (2010) and the Gran Cano 

(2013). 125,000 Selectos No.3 cigars have 

been produced, each sporting a unique band 

printed with the size name. They are presented 

in 5,000 cabinet boxes of 25 cigars (SLB’s).

The Flor de Cano Selectos No.3 is a Cervantes 

size measuring 6 ½” (165mm) x 42 ring gauge 

and often affectionately referred to as a 

Lonsdale, having been named after the fifth 

Earl of Lonsdale, Hugh Cecil Lowther (1857–

1944), who made the size famous. 

Despite at one time being one of the most 

popular sizes, today only one Cervantes size 

remains in the Habanos standard portfolio; the 

Montecristo No.1.

The Selectos No.3 has a sweet floral beginning 

that includes a citrus freshness. As the cigar 

progresses this develops into a rich spiciness 

without ever losing its charm and tipping into 

bitterness. 

The relatively long and slim vitola provides a 

perfect format for Flor de Cano’s elegant blend 

to evolve throughout the hour or so it takes to 

enjoy. It is a pleasure to smoke now but will no 

doubt age with the grace and refinement of its 

illustrious predecessors.