My Favorite Cigar
When he’s not working, the 51-year-old Hall of Fame defender plays a lot of golf, and that means it’s time to light up.
cigar profiles
A Conversation With Nicholas Melillo
Managing editor Greg Mottola went to see Foundation Cigar Co.'s Nick Melillo at his colorful office in Connecticut during harvest season to talk about his operation and what it …
A New Era Of Oliva
New owners Vandermarliere have doubled production while maintaining quality.
A Q&A With Pedro Balgañón, Owner Of HumidifGroup
Cigar Insider’s managing editor Greg Mottola sat down with Pedro Balgañon, CEO of Humidif, to talk about his business and how he’s combining new interactive technologies with …
A Q&A With Cigar Veteran Eladio Diaz And Luis Torres of Freud Cigar Co.
Veteran cigarmaker and tobacco man Eladio Diaz and Freud Cigar Co. owner Luis Torres recently paid a visit to Cigar Aficionado headquarters in New York City for a Q&A.
A Q&A With Zander-Greg Founder Arthur Berberian
Cigar Insider’s Greg Mottola sat down with Arthur Berberian to talk about his distribution business and how it fits into the bigger picture of premium cigars.
The Magazine That Almost Didn’t Happen
The untold story of Marvin R. Shanken’s original cigar plan, and how it would have kept him from founding Cigar Aficionado 30 years ago.
the good life
Cigar Aficionado’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Consider this compendium of tangible, masculine delights in a range of categories and prices.
Alabama Exacts Revenge Over Tennessee, Celebrates With Cigars
Alabama got the last laugh in the "Third Saturday in October" rivalry this weekend, bringing out the victory cigars after a 34-20 win.
Viking Polaris Sails To Antarctica With Nordic Flair
Viking’s Polaris expedition ship offers a 13-day voyage with six days exploring the frozen continent in cozy Scandinavian style.
A Sunroom Turned Cigar Hangout In Chicago
Filip Jakubek of Tinley Park, Illinois took matters into his own hands when creating his idyllic cigar room, achieving an admirable final product.
A 1938 French Roadster Takes Top Honors At Newport Car Show
Newport, Rhode Island was car central last week, as the annual Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week turned this seaside city into a world of stunning vehicles.
The Paolo Martorano Jacket
They say the clothes make the man, and few make finer jackets than Paolo Martorano, a cigar-smoking tailor from New York City.
celebrities
My Favorite Cigar
The legendary slugger finds it hard to name a favorite smoke, but he has a particular fondness for a popular Dominican brand.
Mark Wahlberg—The Interview
Wahlberg sat down in the New York City offices of Cigar Aficionado in early June, only days after his 52nd birthday, with editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken for a wide-ranging …
My Favorite Cigar
Thomas Keller is one of America's most acclaimed chefs, but he's also a big fan of cigars.
My Favorite Cigar
As Hellboy on the big screen and Clay Morrow in “Sons of Anarchy” on the little screen, his characters have become modern-day, cigar-smoking icons of sorts.
My Favorite Cigar
When he’s not working, the 51-year-old Hall of Fame defender plays a lot of golf, and that means it’s time to light up.
A New Record For Jordan
Jordan broke another record in June, when his series of Cigar Aficionado videos surpassed eight million views.