cigar profiles
The Cigar Sensei
Martin Kove, the bad guy from “Cobra Kai” and The Karate Kid, shows no mercy when he smokes his beloved cigars.
An Earnest 50 Years
Fifty years ago a young Miamian from Cuba put aside his dreams of becoming a professional drummer and committed to his family business, starting what would become a storied career …
A Q&A With Humidor Maker Daniel Marshall
If there is a humidor-maker to the stars, it’s probably Daniel Marshall. Self-taught with a talent for wood-working, the 58-year-old has been crafting his namesake humidors out of …
A Q&A With Luciano Meirelles, ACE Prime Cigars
His name might not be familiar to many cigar smokers, but Luciano Meirelles has spent a little more than a decade working in the cigar industry, trying to make inroads in the …
A Conversation With Oliva Cigar Co. Owner: Fred Vandermarliere
Affable and intelligent with a charming Belgian accent and boundless energy, Vandermarliere oversees J. Cortès Cigars N.V., the 94-year-old company that owns Oliva Cigar Co.
A Talk With Rob Fox On His Vintage Auction Venture
Few men know the world of vintage smokes better than Robert Fox. The collectible cigar connoisseur and retailer became an auctioneer this year with his online cigar auction, Bond …
the good life
On Sale Now: Tickets To Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest
The day has come to get your tickets to the inaugural Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest.
Macanudo Sponsoring Barstool Sports Golf Tournament
General Cigar Co. is sponsoring all 26 Barstool Sports events across the country.
11 Irish Whiskeys That Bring a Taste of the Old Country
The Irish whiskey revolution marches on with the country’s iconic copper pot stills.
Two New Cask-Strength Bourbons for 2021
Heaven Hill’s powerhouse Bourbons have arrived in the form of new cask-strength batches of both Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Larceny Barrel Proof.
Johnnie Walker Puts Time in a Bottle
Renowned blended Scotch brand Johnnie Walker celebrates the Chinese New Year with a special Blue Label Year of the Ox, along with two anniversary whiskies that commemorate 200 …
Tampa Bay Celebrates Super Bowl LV Win With Cigars
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers brought home the Lombardi Trophy last night to Cigar City as Tom Brady further cemented his legacy with a seventh Super Bowl win.
inside cuba
Dreams of Cigar Unicorns
Cigar auctions offer rare items to connoisseurs and collectors.
World’s Biggest Cigar Company Changes Owners
Imperial Brands agreed to sell its handmade cigar businesses to an investment group for $1.38 billion. The sale includes Tabacalera USA and its partnership with Habanos S.A.
Inside Cuba's New Cigar Box Factory
Habanos S.A. unveils a state-of-the-art box factory that highlights solar panels, improved production and an eye toward worker safety.
When the Mob Ruled Havana
Before Castro, Cuba was a playground for America, where mobsters like Meyer Lanksy partnered with a vice-friendly government to provide gambling and other diversions.
Habanos Day
Education is the theme, but love of tobacco and rum is the draw, when Habanos S.A. takes its show on the road to teach the world about Cuba’s best-known exports.
Hefty Havanas: Cuban Cigars Are Getting Thicker...And More Popular
Two decades ago, a Cuban cigar thicker than 50-ring-gauge was an anomaly. Today, hefty new Havanas are everywhere.
celebrities
The Uncut Video With Michael Jordan: Two Million Views And Counting
The complete, one-hour video has received more than two million views on the Cigar Aficionado YouTube Channel.
A Conversation With The Rock
Cigar Aficionado editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken has an exclusive one-on-one interview with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Watch Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Exclusive Interview with Marvin R. Shanken
Take a sneak peek at the exclusive one-on-one interview with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Marvin R. Shanken.
Remembering Sean Connery
Sean Connery was 32 years old when Dr. No, his first film as James Bond, transformed him from an unknown into one the most famous and popular movie stars in the world. His image—a…
Michael Jordan Video Draws 1 Million Views in Just Nine Days
Michael Jordan is putting up impressive numbers yet again. Only nine days after his full interview with publisher and editor Marvin R. Shanken was uploaded to YouTube, his video …
Michael Jordan: The Complete Video Interview
Michael Jordan is the king of the basketball court, a six-time NBA champion who has been called the world’s most popular athlete. His full interview is coming soon.