Cigar Journal
H. Upmann: The Banker's Havana
A complete guide to H. Upmann Cuban cigars: the brand's banking heritage, signature mild-to-medium profile, the essential vitolas to know, and how to choose, pair and store them with confidence.
AVO Cigars: Where Music Meets Tobacco
AVO cigars are the smooth, medium-bodied Dominican blends created by jazz musician and composer Avo Uvezian. Our guide walks through the Classic, XO and Syncro lines, their key vitolas, flavour notes and the occasions each suits best.
Ramón Allones: The Connoisseur's Cuban
A connoisseur's guide to Ramón Allones — the storied Cuban marque prized for its rich, full-bodied character, its iconic 8-9-8 vitola, and a coveted run of regional and limited editions. Discover the flavour, the history and the cigars worth seeking out.
Best Cigars for a Graduation Gift
A graduation deserves a cigar that feels like a milestone in its own right. We explore the most thoughtful, approachable and celebratory cigars to mark the occasion — with tasting notes, vitola sizes and a few words on presentation.
Luxury Cigar Gift Sets & Humidors: The Complete Guide
A refined guide to choosing luxury cigar gift sets and humidors — from curated Cohiba samplers to handsome desktop and travel humidors — with practical notes on vitolas, flavour, storage and the occasions each one suits best.
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The Best Cigars to Take on Holiday
The best cigars to take on holiday, hand-picked by our buyers: robust, well-priced, travel-friendly smokes, plus the cases, travel humidors and Boveda packs needed to carry them in condition.







