The definitive guide to standard cigar box counts — why 25, 20 and 10 are the norm, how the layers are arranged, and what the exceptions mean for buyers and gift-givers.

A clear, expert guide to the robusto — the world's most popular cigar size — covering its dimensions, smoking time, flavour and the finest Cuban and New World examples to try.

A refined head-to-head guide to two of Havana's greatest marques — their history, flavour, vitolas and best occasions — to help you choose the Cuban cigar that truly suits you.

The best-value Cuban cigars deliver genuine Havana character without commanding flagship prices, and few brands prove the point better than Bolívar. Here is our considered guide to the vitolas, flavour profiles and occasions that make authentic Habanos worth every franc.

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 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.