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Alex Rodriguez • September/October 2018

Alex Rodriguez, one of the most talented men ever to play baseball, sits down over cigars with Cigar Aficionado editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken in a wide-ranging interview. The pair talk about Rodriguez’s years as a pro athlete, what drove him to build a vast real estate empire, how he dealt with his father abandoning him as a 10-year-old boy and the fallout from his yearlong suspension from the game. He also reveals his views of former teammate Derek Jeter, talks about his high-profile relationship with superstar Jennifer Lopez and his thoughts on the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Also, we look at the upcoming Ryder Cup battle in France, pitting the best of the United States against the top golfers in Europe, preview the 2018 NFL season, show you how top casinos roll out the red carpet for their best customers, and interview one of the most well-traveled men in the cigar business, Heinrich Villiger. Plus, our tasting panel reviews 83 handmade cigars. On newsstands September 25.

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September/October 2018

Alex Rodriguez, one of the most talented men ever to play baseball, sits down over cigars with Cigar Aficionado editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken in a wide-ranging interview. The pair talk about Rodriguez’s years as a pro athlete, what drove him to build a vast real estate empire, how he dealt with his father abandoning him as a 10-year-old …

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July/August 2018

It's hard not to smile when you're Matthew McConaughey, who has an Oscar, a new Bourbon and three films heading to theaters this year. In August's Cigar Aficionado , we sit down with the actor for the second time to discuss his illustrious career, his new role as creative director for Wild Turkey, and his three upcoming films that span comedy, …

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May/June 2018

More than 100 people have appeared on the cover of Cigar Aficionado : movie and television stars, sports legends, famous people of all types. When we asked our audience to vote on their favorite cover in celebration of our 25th anniversary in December, Sir Winston Churchill won the contest handily. He’s arguably the most important figure from the …

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March/April 2018

At six-foot-five and hard as a rock, Joe Manganiello may seem built to play tough guys, but he also has an artistic side and a comedic flair as well as a love of great cigars. In April's Cigar Aficionado , we sit down with the cigar-loving actor to discuss his dreams of succeeding on the other side of the camera. Plus, we rate the top 10 best …

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January/February 2018

Forty years ago, the movie no one thought could be made changed the face of cinematic comedy. In February's Cigar Aficionado , we revisit Animal House and find out what happened to its whacky inhabitants. Plus, we announce the Top 25 Cigars of 2017 and our annual list of best value cigars, sit down with legendary putter maker Scotty Cameron, …

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November/December 2017

Michael Jordan, America's most popular athlete and arguably the best ever to play in the NBA, returns to the cover of Cigar Aficionado with a new, exclusive one-on-one interview with Marvin R. Shanken. Jordan talks about his ever-growing business empire, which includes majority ownership of the Charlotte Hornets, his interest in the $3 billion …

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