From robusto to Churchill: a guide to cigar sizes, and which one is right for you 

The article explains how a cigar’s size affects its smoking time, draw and flavour, and offers guidance for choosing a format to suit a person’s experience and available time. It presents size as a practical choice rather than a status marker, while noting that cigars are for adults over 18 and are best enjoyed occasionally.

A cigar’s size, or vitola, is defined by its length and ring gauge, measured in 64ths of an inch. Slimmer cigars tend to burn hotter and emphasise the wrapper, while thicker ones hold more filler, burn cooler and can taste rounder; size does not necessarily determine strength. The guide suggests 30 to 45-minute petit coronas or short robustos for beginners, larger robustos, corona gordas or toros for occasional enthusiasts, and longer or more unusual shapes for experienced smokers. Cuban measurements are offered as references, since other producers’ formats vary.