In the Sept/Oct 2005
Cigar Aficionado

Emeril Lagasse

Pick up your latest issue of Cigar Aficionado and go in the kitchen of Chef Mogul Emeril Lagasse. Also, smoke a rare Bolivar panetela, Christian Eiroa and the Camacho challenge, Brazilian cigar country, Davidoff's Cuban legacy, private planes of the stars, golfing in Oregon, the NFL pigskin preview, gubernatorial hopeful Kinky Friedman and much, much more, on newsstands now.

Up Front

Editors' Note : What We All Should Be Afraid Of

Letters : Out of the Humidor

Good Life Guide

Electronics : Ultimate Ears

Drink : Bowmore 25-year-old Single Malt

Sport : Sporting Clays

Cigars : The S.T. Dupont D-Light

Time : Zenith Grande Port Royal

Wheels : Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Places : Mayflower Inn

Fun : Hummer Camp

Style : Leather Luggage

Gourmet : Terrific Tea

Features

Cover : Emeril's Empire - Chef, actor, businessman, entrepreneur. Emeril Lagasse has done it all.

Golf : The Ultimate Golfer's Getaway - A trio of courses on the Oregon coast— Bandon Dunes, Pacific Dunes and Bandon Trails—are a golfer's paradise in the middle of nowhere

Gambling : High-Stakes Golf - A dusty Nevada town provides the setting for the world's richest golf tournament

Sports : 2005 Pigskin Preview - Strap in and hang on. A new NFL season is here and it guarantees all the hard-hitting action you crave. Which teams will make it to Detroit and Super Bowl XL? Our gridiron guru takes a closer look.

Cars : Inside Out - How superior interiors became the focus for automakers trying to win buyers in a crowded market

Tech : Lights! Action! Camcorders! - Constantly improving video cameras offer all the options, from super-high definition to instant DVDs

Drink : On the Trail of Bourbon - America's own original spirit shows off its rich heritage and craftsmanship in a lore-filled tour across the Blue Grass State

Planes : The Jet Set - For presidents, real-estate moguls and A-list movie stars

Cigars

Profile : Lone Star Long Shot - Better known for his irreverent country songs and mystery novels, Kinky Friedman sets his sights on the Texas governor's man

Industry : The Cigar from Brazil - Americans love the rich flavor of Brazilian tobacco, but will they ever acquire a taste for cigars that are made in Brazil?

Cuba Report : The Davidoff Legacy - The world-famous brand's former Cuban cigar remains a highly sought-after collectible

Q&A : An Interview with Christian Eiroa - The man behind Camacho, La Fontana and Baccarat cigars from Honduras.