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.

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.

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.

One of Havana's oldest marcas, Punch is prized for warm, earthy, full-flavoured Cuban character — leather, cocoa and cedar in beautifully constructed cigars. Our guide covers the history, the key vitolas in millimetres and ring gauge, flavour notes, and how to choose, store and enjoy a Punch.

A connoisseur's guide to Bolívar, Havana's most formidable full-bodied marca: its history, signature flavour profile, the vitolas worth knowing, and how to choose, store and savour these powerful Cuban cigars.

Maduro cigars are prized for their dark, oily wrappers and naturally sweet, full flavours of cocoa, espresso and dried fruit. Here is our editorial guide to what maduro really means, the notes to expect, and the finest examples from Cuba and the New World to enjoy.