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How Many Cigars Are in a Box? Standard Counts Explained (10, 20, 25)

The definitive guide to standard cigar box counts — why 25, 20 and 10 are the norm, how the layers are arranged, and what the exceptions mean for buyers and gift-givers.

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What Is a Robusto Cigar? The Most Popular Size, Explained

A clear, expert guide to the robusto — the world's most popular cigar size — covering its dimensions, smoking time, flavour and the finest Cuban and New World examples to try.

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Selection of premium Davidoff cigars as the best cigars for a birthday gift, including a milestone 50th band
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Best Cigars for a Birthday Gift: Milestone Picks for 30th, 40th & 50th

A milestone-by-milestone guide to choosing a memorable cigar birthday gift, from approachable 30th picks to flagship 50th-birthday showpieces, with sampler fallbacks and accessory pairings.

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Cohiba Behike 56 Cuban cigar resting on a copper ashtray, the prestige side of Cohiba vs Montecristo
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Cohiba vs Montecristo: Which Cuban Cigar Is Right for You?

A refined head-to-head guide to two of Havana's greatest marques — their history, flavour, vitolas and best occasions — to help you choose the Cuban cigar that truly suits you.

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What Is a Double Corona? The Grand Format

The double corona is the grand statesman of the humidor: a long, full-bodied 49-ring-gauge format prized for its slow, evolving smoke. Here is what defines it, how it tastes and when to reach for one.

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Punch Cigars: Classic Cuban Character

One of Havana's oldest marcas, Punch is prized for warm, earthy, full-flavoured Cuban character — leather, cocoa and cedar in beautifully constructed cigars. Our guide covers the history, the key vitolas in millimetres and ring gauge, flavour notes, and how to choose, store and enjoy a Punch.

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