Cigar Journal
Best Cigars for a Retirement Gift
Retirement marks a lifetime of work, and the right cigar honours it beautifully. From commemorative Cohiba editions to handsome leather cases and travel humidors, here is how to choose a gift that will be savoured long after the final day at the office.
Best Cuban Cigars to Buy in 2026
Ten Habanos worth buying in 2026, from the Cohiba Behike 54 down to the Trinidad Reyes, plus the everyday smokes that deserve humidor space and the limited editions currently on the shelf. Availability has recovered after several patchy years — this guide covers what is genuinely in stock, not what is merely famous.
The Best Cigars of 2026: Our Top 15, Ranked
Our definitive ranking of the fifteen best cigars of 2026, mixing Habanos and New World releases and judged on construction, balance and consistency rather than magazine scores. From the Cohiba Behike 54 at the summit to the Bolivar Petit Coronas, every cigar on the list was in our Swiss humidor when we published.
Cigars to Celebrate a Promotion or New Job
A promotion or a new job deserves a cigar that feels as considered as the moment itself. Here is how to choose a celebratory smoke, from a milestone Cohiba to a polished gift set, plus the accessories that turn the occasion into a keepsake.
The Best Cigar Samplers & Gift Sets: A Connoisseur's Guide
From Cuban icons to Davidoff's elegant figurados, the finest cigar samplers and gift sets let you explore a house's range in one box. Here is how to choose the right one for the occasion, the recipient and your own curiosity.
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Best Cigars for an Anniversary Gift
From a single celebratory Cohiba to a complete gift set with its own ashtray and travel humidor, here is how to choose an anniversary cigar gift that feels as considered as the occasion it marks.







