In the January/February 2010
Cigar Aficionado

George Lopez

In the February issue of Cigar Aficionado, we speak with comedian George Lopez about his love of cigars while he reflects on his 30 years in comedy. In addition, this issue's features our Top 25 Cigars of 2009 list, a visit with golfer Nick Faldo as he embarks on the transition from fairway to television booth, and also a look at how high-tech gamblers are cheating casinos using video cameras, and not aces, up their sleeves.

Up Front

Cigar Highlights : Tony Schumacher: World's Fastest Man - Drag racer Tony Schumacher runs on nitromethane, but slows down for a cigar.

Editors' Note : Spotlight on Cigars

Letters : Out of the Humidor

Good Life Guide

Electronics : Zune HD

Drink : Grown Up Rums

Sport : Ice Skates

Cigars : Liebherr XS 200 Cigar Refrigerator

Time : Zenith Anniversary El Primero Vintage 1969

Wheels : Chevrolet Camaro SS

Places : The Lanesborough Hotel, London

Fun : Stave Jigsaw Puzzles

Features

Cigars : Best Bargain Cigars of 2009

Cover : Lopez Today - George Lopez has tackled the late night realm on television, and is bringing a quick wit and humor that ranges far beyond his Latino roots.

Golf : Sir Nick - Six-time major tournament victor, and winner of 43 tournaments worldwide, Nick Faldo is enjoying his new role as a TV commentator

Gambling : Scammers - Hi-tech scam artists target casinos around the world in a never-ending game of cat and mouse

Cigars

Tasting : The 25 Best Cigars of 2009

Profile : Speed + Smoke - Drag racer Tony Schumacher runs on nitromethane, but slows down for a cigar

Industry : Fuente's Right Hand Man - Wayne Suarez is the strong and quiet force behind the scenes at Arturo Fuente, the world's largest family-owned cigar brand.

Cuba Report : What Gives a Great Cigar Balance? - There is a fine line between ligero and other types of filler tobacco that can dramatically affect the strength and flavor of a cigar

Culture : Connoisseur's Corner: Well-Aged Cubans - This special tasting of well-aged Cuban cigars led to a quartet of scores in the classic range, 95 points or higher on our 100-point scale.