Few pairings feel as quietly indulgent as a fine cigar with a glass of Port. Here is how to match the sweetness, structure and weight of fortified wine to the right tobacco — and which maduro cigars reward the ritual most.

Coffee may be the classic companion to a fine cigar, but tea is its quietly elegant rival. Here is how to match black, oolong, green and pu-erh teas to mild, medium and full-bodied smokes for a calmer, more contemplative ritual.

Champagne and a fine Havana make one of the great celebratory partnerships — the wine's bright acidity and fine mousse refreshing the palate between draws. Here is how to match style for style, from blanc de blancs to a vintage Hoyo de Monterrey.