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.

Aladino is the Eiroa family's love letter to old-school Honduran cigarmaking: pure Authentic Corojo grown in the Jamastran Valley, alongside elegant Cameroon and Connecticut lines. Here is how to read the range, what each wrapper tastes like, and which vitola to reach for.

The best-value Cuban cigars deliver genuine Havana character without commanding flagship prices, and few brands prove the point better than Bolívar. Here is our considered guide to the vitolas, flavour profiles and occasions that make authentic Habanos worth every franc.

A connoisseur's guide to Hoyo de Monterrey — the lightest, most elegant of the classic Havana marcas — with its history, signature vitolas, flavour profile and the cigars worth seeking out.

Building a cigar collection is about curating a small, well-stored range you genuinely love, then letting time deepen it. Here is how to choose your first boxes, set your humidor for the long haul, and decide which cigars are worth ageing.

The finest Connecticut-wrapped cigars deliver a smooth, creamy and refined smoke that suits any hour of the day. Our editors guide you through the standout smokes, their flavour profiles, vitolas and the occasions they suit best.