Cigar Journal

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What Is a Double Corona? The Grand Format

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.

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Woman relaxing in an elegant lounge enjoying a premium Toro cigar with curling smoke, a drink and ashtray on the table
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What Is a Toro Cigar? The Modern Favourite

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.

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Gordo & Big Ring Gauge Cigars Explained

What makes a gordo a gordo, why have big ring gauge cigars become so beloved, and how do you choose and savour one well? A refined guide to the fuller, rounder end of the humidor.

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A single lightly lit Cuban corona cigar resting on a rustic wooden cigar mould, illustrating the Corona vs Petit Corona format comparison
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Corona vs Petit Corona: The Classic Cigar Sizes

The corona and the petit corona share the same elegant ring gauge but differ in length, and that single difference shapes everything from smoking time to flavour. Here is how the two classic vitolas compare, and how to choose between them.

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What Is a Churchill Cigar? Size, History & Best Churchills

A Churchill is a long, elegant cigar — typically around 178 mm with a 47 ring gauge — named after Sir Winston Churchill. Here we explore its dimensions, its history, the flavour it delivers and how to choose the right one for an unhurried evening.

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