The best mild cigars for a smooth, mellow smoke: creamy Connecticut New World picks from Davidoff and Aladino alongside easy, lighter-bodied Cuban Habanos for newcomers and daytime smokers.

Our buyers' pick of the best after dinner cigars: rich maduro and full-bodied smokes from Partagas to Plasencia, chosen to round off a meal, with drink pairings to match.

The best cigars for special occasions, hand-picked by our buyers: milestone-worthy luxury smokes from Cohiba Behike and Trinidad to Arturo Fuente and rare limited editions, chosen for the moments that matter.

The best Cuban cigars for beginners, hand-picked by our Habanos specialists: smooth, mild Habanos to start with, from the Hoyo Epicure No. 2 to the Montecristo No. 4.

The best cigars for beginners are smooth, forgiving and easy to enjoy. Our buyers hand-pick twelve mild Cuban and New World smokes, with prices and a clear place to start.