A connoisseur's guide to Hoyo de Monterrey — the lightest, most elegant of the classic Havana marcas — with its history, signature vitolas, flavour profile and the cigars worth seeking out.

The finest Connecticut-wrapped cigars deliver a smooth, creamy and refined smoke that suits any hour of the day. Our editors guide you through the standout smokes, their flavour profiles, vitolas and the occasions they suit best.

The double corona is the grand statesman of the humidor: a long, full-bodied 49-ring-gauge format prized for its slow, evolving smoke. Here is what defines it, how it tastes and when to reach for one.

A relit cigar can be every bit as rewarding as the first light, provided you rest it, clear the stale smoke and reintroduce the flame with patience. Here is the considered approach to setting a cigar down and bringing it back to life.

Camacho is one of the New World's boldest houses, built on potent Honduran Corojo and rounded out by smooth Connecticut and rich Broadleaf blends. Here is how the lines differ, which vitola to reach for, and how to find your way in.

Oliva is one of Nicaragua's most celebrated cigar houses, prized for the bold, refined Serie V and the silky Serie O. Our guide covers the family story, the core lines, vitola sizes, flavour profiles, ideal occasions and how to store them beautifully.