Stanley Tucci • September/October 2013
Features
An Appetite for Life
Stanley Tucci takes a bite of the first offering in what will be an entire lunch consisting of appetizers at ABC Kitchen near Manhattan’s Union Square—and his eyes widen. …
Their First Time
When Russell Henley won the PGA Tour’s second tournament of the season, the Sony Open in Hawaii, he not only signaled his own stellar presence in the golf world, but established a …
True Believers
Two years ago, I was in Las Vegas reporting a story when a publicist from MGM Resorts International compelled me to take a meeting with Chuck Bowling, president of Mandalay …
Cigar Aficionado's 2013 NFL Preview
1. New England Patriots If any franchise can weather the Aaron Hernandez storm, it’s the Patriots (four consecutive division crowns, 10 straight seasons with at least 10 wins). …
America's Whiskey
There used to be a standard scene in film noir and Western movies that had a hard-bitten private eye or a cowboy dusty from the trail walking into a bar and ordering a Bourbon or …
Watches of the Year
Once again this year, watchmakers rolled out an array of six- and seven-figure timepieces for the world’s elite collectors. Such timepieces as A. Lange & Söhne’s $2 million-pl…
Remembering James Gandolfini
James Gandolfini’s star trailer was simple. Positioned right outside Silvercup Studios in Queens, New York, where many scenes for the HBO hit series “The Sopranos” were filmed, …
Cigars
Tar Heel Tomboy
Ashlan Gorse reached the top of celebrity journalism, and is now looking for a new challenge
Heart of Darkness
Rugged, dark Connecticut broadleaf is getting increasing respect as a wrapper for handmade, premium cigars
The Fat Cigar Trend Spreads to Cuba
Once relegated to waistbands south of 50 ring gauge, Havana cigars are bulking up. The movement that’s long rocked the rest of the tobacco world has caught on in Cuba after the …
Ratings from this Issue
Up Front
The State of Cigars
Every so often, we like to step back to reflect on what’s happening in the world of cigars. The answer today is pretty simple. The state of the cigar business is excellent. We …
Out of the Humidor
Dear Marvin, I specialize in boutique brands that don’t necessarily have the money to advertise in Cigar Aficionado and are never rated, let alone mentioned. As a business …
The Good Life
Made For You, October 2013
In a world of fast food and one-size-fits-all sensibilities, how often does something feel made especially for you? The “Made for You” section celebrates those items that are …
Offbeat Humidors
Macassar ebony is a classic finish that says humidors.With rich, dark colors it's the natural choice for alpha males who make their offices and lounges into curtained, mahogany …
Jaguar F-Type
Few cars have had such a dramatic impact on the shape of things to come. More than a half century after its debut, the Jaguar E-Type still looks surprisingly timeless, which may …
Wing Tips
Wing tips are, in many ways, the aging pop idols of a previous generation: they’re constantly lampooned for more embarrassing moments in their long history, and scoffed at by …
Gritti Palace, Venice
Venice’s storied Gritti Palace—which recently reopened after an extensive 15-month, $55-million renovation—has seen its share of updates since the Pisani family constructed the …
Sweetbreads
When I asked a friend if she’d ever had sweetbreads, she told me she’d once eaten pound cake. Alas, the reaction to sweetbreads is often extreme—love ’em, hate ’em, or find …
The Only Green
How would you like to recreate the exact break of Adam Scott’s winning putt at the 2013 Masters? Or putt the very line and break that Phil Mickelson had at Merion’s 16th hole …
Whiskey Glasses
We’re the first to admit that we’ve sampled and enjoyed whiskey in all kinds of vessels from cut crystal to Flintstone jelly jars, but in the context of appreciating fine spirits, …
Moon Phases
At once permanent and ever changing, the moon has captivated man for eons, guiding our rituals and daring us to dream. As the basis of our calendar, the moon naturally drew the …
Swann Helicopters
However you fall on the complex issue of the government’s use of drones, you may want to consider having your own—in the form of a remote-controlled Swann helicopter, that is. …
Fly on a Trapeze
If you’re a daring young man (or woman), part of the dream of running away with the circus probably includes taking a swing on the flying trapeze. But with a proliferation of …