In the Sept/Oct 2004
Cigar Aficionado

Greg Raymer

Pick up your latest issue of Cigar Aficionado, and go all-in with 2004 World Series of Poker Champion Greg Raymer. Also, go on the set of a new TV show filmed in a cigar bar, the greatest golf course designers, a 1989 Cohiba Robusto, the re-making of Aston Martin, the journey of a cigar from seed to shelf, the unraveling of Montecristo's fame and much, much more, on newsstands now.

Up Front

Editors' Note : Good News for Cigar Lovers

Letters : Out of the Humidor

Good Life Guide

Electronics : Qualia 016 Digital Camera

Drink : Seghesio Zinfandel Home Ranch, Alexander Valley

Sport : Martin Archery Mamba Bow

Cigars : Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Humidor

Time : Montblanc StarWalker Pens

Wheels : Cadillac STS

Places : The Point, Adirondacks, New York

Fun : Air Combat School

Style : The City Coat

Gourmet : American Caviar

Features

Cover : The Poker Ace - For Greg Raymer, winning the world series of poker took knowledge, skill and a little luck

Golf : Golf's Land Sculptors - Cigar Aficionado picks the top ten course designers in 2004

Transforming the Jewel - Transforming the Jewel With posh restaurants and a luxurious spa, Pebble Beach has become more than just a renowned golf resort

Gambling : Winner Take All - After a week of bad beats and big bets, the 2004 World Series of Poker championship came down to a table of mostly unknown names

Cars : Aston Aspirations - Owning the car of James Bond has long been a driver's dream. Now the maker of Aston Martin sets its own lofty goal: turn a profit

Tech : Lights, Camera, Cigars - Set in a cigar club, the new film Blowing Smoke elevates the stogie to a starring role to help explore man's essential nature

Net Gains - Seven things you're not doing on the Internet (but should be)

Watches : Uality Time - This year's watch fairs in Switzerland reflect a new era of optimism. we pick the 10 most interesting timepieces.

Style : Fantastic Fabrics - The fashion industry keeps raising the bar on fabric fineness, but at what point does it go from the sublime to the ridiculous?

Cigars

Profile : Smoking Out the Terrorists - G-Man Pat D'Amuro is helping the FBI wage war on America's enemies but still finds time to light up

Industry : From Seed to Shelf - Five years ago, the cigar you're smoking was nothing more than tiny little seeds

Cuba Report : Cuba's Icon: Montecristo Cigars - The country's top-selling brand isn't always its best