Cigars and Tampa
The cigar is an iconic part of Tampa's history. Read about America's own cigar city.
Photo Gallery: Inside J.C. Newman Cigar
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is the only big company still making cigars in Tampa, a city that once rolled 500 million cigars a year.
Read the first blind tastings and scores for Cain cigars, and Cuba's newest Regional Edition smokes, plus get the full story about the Altadis lawsuit against Tatuaje, Pete Johnson and Pepin Garcia.
New Cigar Aficionado on Sale Now
In the jam-packed December issue of Cigar Aficionado, English actor Hugh Grant talks about his romantic comedy career while revealing his love of talking trash on the golf course. Also read about watching the Super Bowl in Vegas, luxury vacation deals, our annual holiday gift guide and a tour of the J.C. Newman factory in Tampa. All this and more, on sale now!
Cuban Cigar Legend Avelino Lara Dies
The man who once oversaw production of Cohiba, Trinidad and many Cuban Davidoff cigars died Tuesday in Cuba at the age of 88.
50 Years Young in Las Vegas
Gambling writer Michael Kaplan celebrates turning 50 in style by going to Sin City with two childhood friends.
David Savona hears a sad story while smoking outdoors.
Jack Bettridge blogs about two new French flavored vodkas.
James Suckling prepares to bring cigars through Cuban customs.
Gordon Mott rediscovers an old article on how to rate cigars.
Marvin R. Shanken writes about how he conceived the idea for a charity golf tournament and how it came to fruition.
Updated: Counterfeit Gallery
Think you're smoking a fake cigar? Check your bands in our ever-growing Counterfeit Gallery.
Octoberfest in a German Biergarten
Zeppelin Hall in New Jersey is a welcomed respite for the cigar smoker looking for good brew and great company.
Baseball Smokes
It's time for postseason major-league baseball. We talk about the games that lie ahead and give you our preferred smoking spots for each city.
Photo Gallery: New Cigars of 2009
Scores of exciting new cigars have hit the U.S. and world markets in the past several weeks. Our photo gallery highlights some of the best.
PGA Tour pro Ernie Els and Cigar Aficionado editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken teamed up to help raise more than half a million dollars for autism research. Click here to read the news story, and Click here to view the photo gallery of the event.
2008 Las Vegas Big Smoke Weekend
They came, they saw, they smoked. Read our coverage of this year's Big Smoke, from the parties to each morning seminar. It's all here.
Vegas Big Smoke: Photo Gallery
Check out our Las Vegas Big Smoke photo gallery to see highlights of the weekend's activities.
Check out our gallery of Cigar Toys showcasing a lineup of gift ideas from the Cigar Aficionado Online archives.