What makes a gordo a gordo, why have big ring gauge cigars become so beloved, and how do you choose and savour one well? A refined guide to the fuller, rounder end of the humidor.

Romeo y Julieta is one of Havana's most beloved marques — a medium-bodied, endlessly approachable brand named for Shakespeare's lovers and crowned by the legendary Churchill. Here is everything you need to know about its history, vitolas, flavour and how best to enjoy it.

A half corona or short cigar delivers genuine, full-bodied character in twenty to forty minutes — the ideal companion for a busy day or a quiet espresso. Here is how the small vitolas work and which to reach for.

A promotion or a new job deserves a cigar that feels as considered as the moment itself. Here is how to choose a celebratory smoke, from a milestone Cohiba to a polished gift set, plus the accessories that turn the occasion into a keepsake.

Once gifted only by Cuba's senior figures and now a coveted Havana in its own right, Trinidad pairs an aromatic, refined profile with elegant vitolas. Here is everything to know about the brand, its key cigars and how to enjoy them.

Founded in 1834, Por Larrañaga is Havana's oldest cigar brand — a connoisseur's marca prized for its mild-to-medium elegance, refined cedar-and-honey character and exquisite construction. Here is everything you need to know about its history, vitolas, flavour and how best to enjoy it.