The most common beginner cigar mistakes are simple to fix: rushing the light, inhaling, smoking too fast and cutting too deep. Master these ten habits and every cigar you draw on will taste rounder, cooler and far more rewarding.

Our definitive ranking of the fifteen best cigars of 2026, mixing Habanos and New World releases and judged on construction, balance and consistency rather than magazine scores. From the Cohiba Behike 54 at the summit to the Bolivar Petit Coronas, every cigar on the list was in our Swiss humidor when we published.

An everyday cigar should be dependable, well-mannered and unhurried to enjoy. Our editors gather the most reliable daily smokes — from petit coronas to short robustos — and explain what makes a cigar worthy of the regular rotation.

Walking into a cigar lounge for the first time? Our refined first-timer's guide to cigar lounge etiquette covers everything from choosing a seat and lighting properly to ash, conversation and the unwritten rules that make you feel instantly at home.

A toro is a medium-to-large cigar measuring roughly 6 inches by a 50 ring gauge — the format that has quietly become the modern smoker's favourite. Here is what defines it, how it smokes and which toros are worth lighting.

Partagás is the benchmark for full-bodied Havana flavour — earthy, leathery and spiced. This guide covers the brand's history, its signature blend, the vitolas worth knowing and how to enjoy them at their best.