May/June 2020
In this issue

CBS Sunday Morning • May/June 2020

A program that always seems to lift us up, "CBS Sunday Morning" has been on the air for 40 years and might be just what we all need right now. We focus in on the positive-minded show that has been number one in its time slot for over 11 consecutive years, informing us weekly of everything from art and music to the tragedies and triumphs of the average American. We also dive into the world of rum, a tropical spirit which pairs seamlessly with cigars, take a look at the world’s greatest par-three challenges and unveil the first-ever, mid-engine Corvette. Plus, we cross the border to investigate Mexico’s tobacco scene, review the sale of Cohiba’s $2.6 million humidor, bring you inside the ProCigar Festival 2020 and review 72 cigars in six size categories.

Features

CBS Sunday Morning: The Greatest Show on Television

CBS Sunday Morning: The Greatest Show on Television

Every Sunday morning, as most of the major television network and cable news organizations are arguing about politics and clogging up the airwaves with more partisan rhetoric than …

Three is a Magic Number

Three is a Magic Number

Standing on the tee of the seventh hole at Pebble Beach, at the crest of Point Arrowhead, the sense of awe is breathtaking. To your right is Stillwater Cove, to your left Carmel …

The Rise of Rum

The Rise of Rum

What American-born spirit is experiencing a rebirth in appreciation, exploding in quality and offering almost endless choices for pairing with fine cigars? If you said Bourbon, …

Corvette: The Next Generation

Corvette: The Next Generation

Creeping forward, ever so slowly, all I can hear is the crunch of gravel on pavement. This beast can be uncannily quiet when it’s poised to strike. But then, with a heart-pounding …

Cigars

Black Gold

Black Gold

The San Andrés Valley on Mexico’s Gulf Coast produces some of the most sought-after tobaccos in the world.

The $2.6 Million Humidor

The $2.6 Million Humidor

The 2020 Habanos Festival concludes with a record-breaking humidor auction  and a night for Romeo y Julieta.

ProCigar Holds 13th Fest in Dominican Republic

ProCigar Holds 13th Fest in Dominican Republic

The annual ProCigar Festival, a celebration of Dominican cigar culture where brand owners and cigarmakers are treated like true major-league all-stars, took place from February 16 …

Connoisseur's Corner: Diplomaticos Excelencia Exclusivo Cuba

Connoisseur's Corner: Diplomaticos Excelencia Exclusivo Cuba

You may have forgotten about the long-discontinued Cuban Romeo y Julieta Clemenceau, but we came across one and it’s aged wonderfully. Also, see what five years has done to a …

Ratings from this Issue

95
points

La Mission L'Atelier 1959

Issue Date: June 1, 2020
La Mission L'Atelier 1959
94
points

Montecristo No. 2

Issue Date: June 1, 2020
Montecristo No. 2
94
points

Cohiba Majestuoso 1966

Issue Date: June 1, 2020
Cohiba Majestuoso 1966
93
points

Warzone Robusto

Issue Date: June 1, 2020
Warzone Robusto

Up Front

Stay Safe

Stay Safe

Things are different here at Cigar Aficionado , and we’re sure things are different for you as well. The pandemic has radically changed the way we work, the way we gather and the …

The Good Life

KAAT Marble Ashtray

KAAT Marble Ashtray

The spectacular beauty of marble is obvious if you’ve ever gazed upon the Taj Mahal, looked up at the Washington Monument or even simply shopped for home countertops. For …

Sea Island, Georgia

Sea Island, Georgia

Every golfer—from the tour pro to the 20-handicap duffer—wants to play better. And few places are better suited to combining world-class improvement with a luxury vacation than …

Morgan PlusFour

Morgan PlusFour

The engine delivers a glorious throaty roar as I accelerate hard out of a bend and weave through the back roads of the magnificent Scottish Highlands of Perthshire. Nestled low in …

Raising the Donut

Raising the Donut

Donuts have long been a low-cost, everyday indulgence for those seeking sweet, pillowy treats to accompany hot coffee. The classic chains—from Winchell’s to Dunkin’ to Krispy …

The Margarita

The Margarita

Every year on Cinco de Mayo (May 5 in gringo speak) revelers seek to show their solidarity with the cause of Mexican independence (the holiday celebrates an 1862 victory over the …

Learning to Surf

Learning to Surf

The Beach Boys put it best: “Catch a wave and you’re sitting on top of the world….You paddle out, turn around and raise. And baby that’s all there is to the coastline craze.” …

Gas-Powered Miniature Racers

Gas-Powered Miniature Racers

A Ferrari that travels 150 mph may not sound like that big a deal. But the Ferrari in question, a MovoSprint 52, is a mere 12 inches long. It’s a coveted collectable, a beautifull…