A clear, expert guide to the robusto — the world's most popular cigar size — covering its dimensions, smoking time, flavour and the finest Cuban and New World examples to try.

Cigars do not expire like food — kept at the right humidity they last for years and often improve, but left dry they fade within days, so storage is everything.

Walking into a cigar lounge for the first time? Our refined first-timer's guide to cigar lounge etiquette covers everything from choosing a seat and lighting properly to ash, conversation and the unwritten rules that make you feel instantly at home.

A practical guide to how long a cigar lasts — from a 30-minute petit corona to a leisurely two-hour double corona — and how vitola size, ring gauge and your own pace shape the experience.

Choosing a first cigar for a friend is about sharing the hobby, not showing off. Here are smooth, approachable smokes and a simple cutter to start them off right.

The best cigar gift for dad, hand-picked by our buyers — from dependable Cuban and New World classics to a special-occasion upgrade, plus cutters and humidors to finish the gift.