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 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.

Once gifted only by Cuba's senior figures and now a coveted Havana in its own right, Trinidad pairs an aromatic, refined profile with elegant vitolas. Here is everything to know about the brand, its key cigars and how to enjoy them.

Quai d'Orsay is the most quietly Parisian of all Habanos: a Cuban marca created in 1973 for the French market, prized for its pale Claro wrappers, creamy cedar-and-floral character and effortless elegance. Here is our complete guide to its vitolas, flavours and finest moments.

A complete guide to H. Upmann Cuban cigars: the brand's banking heritage, signature mild-to-medium profile, the essential vitolas to know, and how to choose, pair and store them with confidence.

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.