Cigar Journal

Gentleman enjoying one of the best summer cigars in a Venetian water taxi at golden-hour sunset on the Grand Canal
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Best Summer Cigars for Warm-Weather Smoking

The best summer cigars for warm weather: light, bright Connecticut and claro-wrapped picks for the beach, the garden and long summer evenings, hand-picked by our buyers at Chaveta.

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Lit Montecristo Especial No 2, one of the best Montecristo cigars, resting with a solid ash on a copper ashtray
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The Best Montecristo Cigars: How to Choose

From the iconic No. 2 torpedo to the beginner-friendly No. 4, our buyers explain how to choose the best Montecristo cigars for your palate, occasion and level of experience.

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The best Cohiba cigars: a Cohiba Siglo cigar resting on a glossy black lacquered Cohiba box with dramatic reflection
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The Best Cohiba Cigars: Which Cohiba Should You Buy?

The best Cohiba cigars explained by our buyers: how to climb the marque's ladder from an approachable Siglo to the Robusto, Esplendidos and rarefied Behike by palate and budget.

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Hand holding two premium Cuban cigars above the sunlit Vinales tobacco valley in a Cuban vs New World cigars story
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Cuban vs New World Cigars: Which Is Right for You?

Cuban vs New World cigars compared on flavour, value and authenticity, with a New World equivalent paired to every Cuban icon, from a retailer that proudly sells both worlds.

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Man relaxing in an elegant lounge enjoying one of the best mild cigars, smoke curling in warm natural light
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Best Mild Cigars for a Smooth, Easy Smoke

The best mild cigars for a smooth, mellow smoke: creamy Connecticut New World picks from Davidoff and Aladino alongside easy, lighter-bodied Cuban Habanos for newcomers and daytime smokers.

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Gentleman lighting one of the best short smoke cigars in a richly lit lounge with an ornate gold floral backdrop
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Best Short Smoke Cigars: Quick Smokes for Less Time

The best short smoke cigars for when time is tight: petit coronas, half coronas and short robustos hand-picked by our buyers to deliver full flavour in around half an hour.

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