Choosing Cuban Cigars by Strength and Size

Strength, size and smoking time are useful starting points when comparing Cuban cigars. Smaller formats generally suit a shorter smoke, while larger cigars usually need more time. Size alone does not determine strength: a wider ring gauge is not automatically stronger, and a small cigar is not necessarily mild.

Read the description of the individual cigar rather than relying on its dimensions or brand alone. Different sizes within the same range can vary in character, so consider the blend and strength alongside the format.

Cuban Cigar Brands

Browse Cohiba cigars, Montecristo cigars, Romeo y Julieta cigars, Partagás cigars and H. Upmann cigars to compare the sizes and presentations within each range.

Partagás is often associated with a richer, more assertive style, while Romeo y Julieta is known for balanced profiles. These are broad guides rather than fixed rules: individual blends, sizes and releases can differ within the same brand.

Singles, Smaller Packs and Boxes

Singles allow you to compare unfamiliar brands and sizes without committing to a full box. Cuban cigar packs of 3 and 5 provide an intermediate option, while boxes of 10 Cuban cigars suit those who have already settled on a particular cigar.

For compact formats and shorter smoking times, browse Cuban minis, clubs and puritos. Compare the individual descriptions, as smaller formats are not necessarily milder than larger cigars.

Limited Editions, Regional Releases and Aged Cigars

Alongside the regular range, you may find Limited Edition Havanas, UK Regional Editions and aged, rare and unusual Cuban cigars. These offer collectors and experienced smokers a way to explore releases beyond the standard range.

Storing Cuban Cigars

Keep Cuban cigars in a well-maintained humidor with stable humidity and temperature. Consistent storage helps preserve the wrapper, aroma and overall condition, particularly when keeping cigars for longer periods. Avoid sudden temperature changes, and give boxed cigars the same care as loose singles.

C.Gars Ltd has specialised in Cuban cigars since 1997, with a range covering individual cigars, smaller packs, boxes and collector releases.

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