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The Best Cigars for the Festive Season
The best cigars for Christmas and the festive season, hand-picked by our buyers: rich, celebratory smokes for the fireside, elegant choices for gifting, and drink pairings to match the occasion.
Best Cigars for an Aperitif: Light Pre-Dinner Smokes
Light, short and elegant cigars to enjoy before dinner with a drink, hand-picked by our buyers — Cuban and New World smokes that suit a fresh palate ahead of the meal.
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Best Summer Cigars for Warm-Weather Smoking
The best summer cigars for warm weather: light, bright Connecticut and claro-wrapped picks for the beach, the garden and long summer evenings, hand-picked by our buyers at Chaveta.
The 10 Best Cuban Cigars to Try in 2026
The best Cuban cigars to try in 2026, hand-picked by our buyers across Cohiba, Montecristo, Partagas, Hoyo and more, spanning mild everyday smokes to full-bodied icons worth saving.
The Best Cohiba Cigars: Which Cohiba Should You Buy?
The best Cohiba cigars explained by our buyers: how to climb the marque's ladder from an approachable Siglo to the Robusto, Esplendidos and rarefied Behike by palate and budget.
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Best Full-Bodied Cigars for Experienced Smokers
Our buyers' pick of the best full bodied cigars for experienced smokers, balancing bold Cuban marques like Partagas and Bolivar with powerful Nicaraguan blends from Plasencia and Oliva.
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