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The Cohiba Robusto: A Study in Concentrated FormCigars

The Cohiba Robusto: A Study in Concentrated Form

A compact vitola that contains the entire mythos of Cuba's most famous marque. A recent evening spent with this benchmark cigar offered a reminder that power and complexity need not shout to be heard.

29 June 20267 min read
The Montecristo No. 2: A Study in Form and FlavourCigars

The Montecristo No. 2: A Study in Form and Flavour

The iconic Pirámide is more than a benchmark for the format; it is a pillar of the Cuban cigar tradition, a testament to the power of shape in defining a sensory experience.

8 June 20268 min read
The Partagás Lusitania: A Study in Power and TimeCigars

The Partagás Lusitania: A Study in Power and Time

The grand Double Corona of Partagás is not a casual affair, but a deliberate commitment. It is a benchmark of Cuban cigar craft, demanding attention and rewarding it in equal measure.

26 May 20266 min read
A Tale of Two ValleysCigars

A Tale of Two Valleys

The character of a great cigar is not merely a matter of brand or band, but of the earth from which it springs. A gentleman’s inquiry into the hallowed soils of Cuba’s Vuelta Abajo and the Dominican Republic’s Cibao Valley.

30 April 20266 min read