Cigar Journal

Best Cuban Cigars to Buy in 2026

What is the best Cuban cigar to buy in 2026? The Cohiba Behike BHK 54 — no other Habano combines rarity, refinement and sheer depth of flavour in the same way. But the real story of 2026 is availability: after...

Best New World Cigars of 2026: Top Picks Beyond Cuba

What is the best New World cigar of 2026? The Arturo Fuente OpusX Fuente Fuente — a Dominican legend that still outsells its own supply nearly three decades after it rewrote the rules. Beyond OpusX, this is the strongest year...

The Best Cigars of 2026: Our Top 15, Ranked

What is the best cigar of 2026? For us, it is the Cohiba Behike BHK 54 — the rare medio tiempo leaf, the unmistakable creamy-earthy Cohiba signature and a finish that lasts all evening make it the cigar every serious...

Open box of 25 Montecristo Especial Cuban cigars shown from above, illustrating how many cigars are in a box

Buying Guide Cuban Cigars Gifts Guide Vitolas

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.

Open box of Cuban robusto cigars standing upright, showing the short thick robusto cigar format

Beginners Buying Guide Cuban Cigars Guide Vitolas

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.

Selection of premium Davidoff cigars as the best cigars for a birthday gift, including a milestone 50th band

Buying Guide Cohiba Davidoff Gifts Occasions Vitolas

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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