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.

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.

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.

Our buyers' pick of the best full bodied cigars for experienced smokers, balancing bold Cuban marques like Partagas and Bolivar with powerful Nicaraguan blends from Plasencia and Oliva.

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.

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.