This guide brings together everything on the site in a sensible reading order. Whether you are new to Cuban cigars or want a refresher on a particular brand or size, start here.
1. The history
Begin with A History of Cuban Cigars for the background: Indigenous tobacco, the colonial trade and the rise of Havana’s factories.
2. The brands
Cuban Cigar Brands: A Guide to the Marques introduces the marques. Then read the individual histories of Cohiba: The History of a Modern Cuban Marque, Montecristo Cigars: History of a Numbered Classic, Romeo y Julieta: History of the Marque, Partagás: One of Havana’s Oldest Houses, H. Upmann: A Banker’s Cigar and Hoyo de Monterrey: History and House Style.
3. Sizes and shapes
Understanding Cigar Vitolas explains how sizes are named and measured. Continue with Corona vs Robusto: What’s the Difference?, What Is a Lancero Cigar?, What Is a Churchill Cigar? and What Is a Torpedo Cigar?.
4. Strength and craft
Read the Cigar Strength Guide and How Cuban Cigars Are Made, and keep the Cuban Cigar Terminology glossary to hand.
5. The catalogue
When you are ready, browse the catalogue by brand, vitola and strength.
