Cigar Journal

The Best Cigar Gift for Your Husband, by Experience and Budget

Choosing the best cigar gift for your husband, made simple. Our buyers pick smooth classics, connoisseur favourites and luxury smokes by experience and budget, plus the accessories that complete the present.

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Best Cigars for an Aperitif: Light Pre-Dinner Smokes

Light, short and elegant cigars to enjoy before dinner with a drink, hand-picked by our buyers — Cuban and New World smokes that suit a fresh palate ahead of the meal.

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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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The 10 Best Cuban Cigars to Try in 2026

The best Cuban cigars to try in 2026, hand-picked by our buyers across Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagas, Hoyo and more, spanning mild everyday smokes to full-bodied icons worth saving.

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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: 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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