Maduro cigars are prized for their dark, oily wrappers and naturally sweet, full flavours of cocoa, espresso and dried fruit. Here is our editorial guide to what maduro really means, the notes to expect, and the finest examples from Cuba and the New World to enjoy.

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.

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.