This diminutive vitola draws its inspiration from the original Half-a-Corona developed in the early years of the last century by UK cigar importers Melbourne Hart & Company. In fact, the original model with a thinner 42 gauge became such a hit that soon every leading Cuban cigar house produced a version and it became the most popular Havana size in Britain.

Now, in these post-smoking ban times, the reintroduction of this old-time classic makes perfect sense. The modern remodelling seems sure to appeal to al-fresco smokers around the world and is the ideal option when time is short.

The slightly thicker 44 gauge and the classic Light to Medium blend of H. Upmann make this 20-minute smoke the perfect lunchtime, or pre-prandial choice. But this little cigar’s exceptional quality means it can be enjoyed at any time of day, or night…