Cigar Journal

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San Cristóbal de la Habana: The City in a Cigar

A connoisseur's guide to San Cristóbal de la Habana — the boutique Habanos marca that frames Old Havana in tobacco, from its honey-and-cedar everyday vitolas to its sought-after regional and Casa del Habano editions.

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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.

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Ramón Allones: The Connoisseur's Cuban

A connoisseur's guide to Ramón Allones — the storied Cuban marque prized for its rich, full-bodied character, its iconic 8-9-8 vitola, and a coveted run of regional and limited editions. Discover the flavour, the history and the cigars worth seeking out.

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