The H.Upmann Magnum 46 is a Cuban classic, a rich and complex medium-full Coronas Gorda. It is one of the most popular cigars of the brand with huge aging potential, with a strong following. Sadly The H. Upmann Magnum 46 is not as popular as it should be. However this Upmann has garnered its own accolades over the past few years, since 2003 the cigar has been rated twice, each time scoring 92 points.

The Flor del Cano Selecto is a surprisingly good cigar. It's one of the cheapest hand made. The Selectos is characterized by a subtle sweetness followed by earthy notes. It has an excellent aroma. This intermediate format is the range of what we can call small cigars, although its ring is that of a true cigar. It has the average qualities of the brand, being easy to smoke and good shot and combustion. Simple, but recognizable, it doesn't deceive.

The Cigarro Montecristo Petit Tubos comes in this fantastic cedar box brand of 10. This is one of the Montecristo that most knowledgeable beginners smoke when they know the brand, due to its soft drawing and softer flavors. It has a Marevas vitola, this Cuban cigar is perfect for smoking after a meal and enjoying it with a drink. 

The Belinda brand cigar like many smaller brands, did not survive the nationalization of the cigar industry. They were re-introduced by the government run Cubatobacco in 1988. There is only one surviving cigar size which is the Corona.

The Romeo y Julieta Petit Coronas Cigar is one well-constructed Cuban cigar. A smooth draw, with a  great burn. It provides 30-minutes of smoking time, so it's perfect for those of you who are short for time. This Romeo y Julieta cigar delivers a light cedar aroma balanced by hints of sweet vanilla.

Vegueros Tapados is a perfect short or a morning smoke with a nice and pleasant but not overpowering or complex attitude. This Mild to medium cigar with herbal and grassy aromas make for a chilled smoke and a nice change from the Cuban powerhouses. The Tapados, is a Mareva Gruesa, like a fatter Petit Corona size, so the smoke will be round and long. Superb construction with a golden brown wrapper, this small Cuban made of superior tobacco of Pinar del Rio, should be in your humidor at all times.

The Partagás Culebras Cigar LCDH is a completely unique Cuban cigar produced exclusively for Habanos as part of their LCDH editions. It comes in a twisted shape – making it a peculiar looking smoke. Culebras is the Spanish word for snake – looking at the appearance of this smoke, the name is fitting! The story goes that they formed this shape to prevent Partagás employees from selling to the black market. Generally free of combustion or draw issues, this cigar will provide a smooth, full-flavoured smoke. 

One of the three new releases from Quai DOrsay in 2017, a brand known for its mild cigars. Mild cigar that is mild-medium at most, with lots of woodsy flavors. Affordable cigar with not too much complexity which makes the perfect smoke for your breakfast. The No.54 is not as easily found as other cigars, so do miss your chance to try this lesser known brand.