One of Havana's oldest marcas, Punch is prized for warm, earthy, full-flavoured Cuban character — leather, cocoa and cedar in beautifully constructed cigars. Our guide covers the history, the key vitolas in millimetres and ring gauge, flavour notes, and how to choose, store and enjoy a Punch.

A connoisseur's guide to Bolívar, Havana's most formidable full-bodied marca: its history, signature flavour profile, the vitolas worth knowing, and how to choose, store and savour these powerful Cuban cigars.

Maduro cigars are prized for their dark, oily wrappers and naturally sweet, full flavours of cocoa, espresso and dried fruit. Here is our editorial guide to what maduro really means, the notes to expect, and the finest examples from Cuba and the New World to enjoy.

An everyday cigar should be dependable, well-mannered and unhurried to enjoy. Our editors gather the most reliable daily smokes — from petit coronas to short robustos — and explain what makes a cigar worthy of the regular rotation.

A toro is a medium-to-large cigar measuring roughly 6 inches by a 50 ring gauge — the format that has quietly become the modern smoker's favourite. Here is what defines it, how it smokes and which toros are worth lighting.

Partagás is the benchmark for full-bodied Havana flavour — earthy, leathery and spiced. This guide covers the brand's history, its signature blend, the vitolas worth knowing and how to enjoy them at their best.