Cigar Aficionado

Cigar Aficionado is a magazine for the man who enjoys life’s great pleasures: fine dining and entertaining, the finest wines and spirits, world travel and the arts. At the heart of every issue is the cigar: what to smoke, where to smoke, and how to enjoy a great smoke.

highlights • Whenever Habanos releases a new Cohiba, it’s big news. In the case of the Ambar, the hype was justified—it was the top cigar of the entire issue, scoring a Classic 95 points. The iconic Cuban Montecristo No. 2 wasn’t far behind at 94 points. Today, the Monty 2 is probably the most recognizable cigar in the world, Cuban or otherwise.

editors’ note • A Cigar With The Great Gretzky

out of the humidor

Cigar Aficionado

good life guide • Living well demands that we indulge in things that are of superior quality and excellent origin. This guide aspires to find and recommend the best of everything to aficionados of the good life.

Hunters & Frankau And Ettinger Cigar Wrap

Jeep Wagoneer S

Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Arturo Fuente King Gold

Nemacolin, Pennsylvania

Serbian Cleavers

The Gimlet

Pickleball Paddles

A CONVERSATION WITH THE GREAT GRETZKY •  An exclusive interview with the undisputed king of hockey

The Dominance of Wayne Gretzky • The book of hockey records is redundant, as one name appears over and over again: Wayne Gretzky. He excelled not only in scoring, but also for assisting his teammates, and his 20-year NHL career is unparalleled. His feats are too vast to list in their entirety, so here are some of his numerical highlights from his time on the ice.

AMERICA’S BEST Fly Fishing • The nation is covered with opportunities and they’re not all what you’d think

Scotch Shows Its Strength • The cask-strength movement has long been a phenomenon in America. Scotland is flexing its muscles in this flavorful category

A Conversation With David Berkebile • The owner of Georgetown Tobacco reflects on 60 years in the cigar business

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW • WE ANALYZE A YEAR’S WORTH OF CIGAR RATINGS

Nicaragua’s Puro Sabor Festival • A truly immersive excursion into the world of Nicaraguan cigars

My Favorite Cigar • Cigar aficionados describe their smoke of choice

churchills

coronas

figurados

lonsdales

robustos

toros/corona gordas

buying guide • TOP SCORES, VALUES AND STRENGTH | BLIND TASTE TEST NO. 185

connoisseur’s corner • A TASTING OF VINTAGE CIGARS

moments to remember

last leaf