Small Smokes

January, 1997

Although half-inch-thick churchills and robustos may be today's cigars of choice for more leisurely moments, the realities of life often call for a stogie that takes a little less time to smoke. Enter the minicigar, a short 15- to 20- minute European-style smoke that is poised to make its presence felt in the U.S. Rolled with the same premium tobaccos as their larger counterparts, these mild cheroots come in boxes or tins that fit into your coat pocket, glove compartment or briefcase. (They're a...