Cigar Journal
Romeo y Julieta Cigars: The Romance of Havana
Romeo y Julieta is one of Havana's most beloved marques — a medium-bodied, endlessly approachable brand named for Shakespeare's lovers and crowned by the legendary Churchill. Here is everything you need to know about its history, vitolas, flavour and how best to enjoy it.
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Half Corona & Short Cigars: Great Smokes for Less Time
A half corona or short cigar delivers genuine, full-bodied character in twenty to forty minutes — the ideal companion for a busy day or a quiet espresso. Here is how the small vitolas work and which to reach for.
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Trinidad Cigars: The Cuban Brand Born for Diplomats
Once gifted only by Cuba's senior figures and now a coveted Havana in its own right, Trinidad pairs an aromatic, refined profile with elegant vitolas. Here is everything to know about the brand, its key cigars and how to enjoy them.
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Por Larrañaga: A Guide to Havana's Oldest Marca
Founded in 1834, Por Larrañaga is Havana's oldest cigar brand — a connoisseur's marca prized for its mild-to-medium elegance, refined cedar-and-honey character and exquisite construction. Here is everything you need to know about its history, vitolas, flavour and how best to enjoy it.
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What Is a Lancero? The Connoisseur's Vitola
The lancero is a long, slender cigar — classically around 192mm by a 38 ring gauge — prized by seasoned aficionados for the way its narrow form concentrates wrapper flavour and rewards patience. Here is what defines it, how it smokes and which to reach for first.
Aladino: A Guide to Authentic Honduran Corojo
Aladino is the Eiroa family's love letter to old-school Honduran cigarmaking: pure Authentic Corojo grown in the Jamastran Valley, alongside elegant Cameroon and Connecticut lines. Here is how to read the range, what each wrapper tastes like, and which vitola to reach for.
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