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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.