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 finest Connecticut-wrapped cigars deliver a smooth, creamy and refined smoke that suits any hour of the day. Our editors guide you through the standout smokes, their flavour profiles, vitolas and the occasions they suit best.

A complete guide to El Rey del Mundo, the elegant, mild-bodied Havana brand. Discover its 19th-century heritage, signature flavour profile, the most rewarding vitolas to explore, and how to enjoy and store these refined Cuban cigars.

Rafael González is one of Havana's most refined and understated marques, a brand built around the slender, aristocratic Lonsdale and prized for its gentle, cedary elegance. This guide explores its history, signature vitolas and how best to enjoy it.

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.