Few pairings feel as quietly indulgent as a fine cigar with a glass of Port. Here is how to match the sweetness, structure and weight of fortified wine to the right tobacco — and which maduro cigars reward the ritual most.

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.