Arnold On The Future Of America • November/December 2023
Arnold Schwarzenegger's celebrity status is virtually unparalleled. After decades in the spotlight, the former bodybuilder, actor and Governor continues to inspire. Arguably the most famous living cigar smoker, Arnold has graced Cigar Aficionado's cover a record five times. But for our newest issue, we see a different side of Arnold as he sits down with Cigar Aficionado editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken to talk about the future of America and what needs to be done for a brighter future. We also explore casinos coming to New York City, the interesting world of golf carts, the greatest sports debuts of all-time and the smoky Scotch whiskies of Scotland's Island of Islay. We also do a deep dive into the expansion of non-Cuban cigars in international markets, the favorite cigar of a New York Knicks legend and a new edition of Connoisseur’s Corner that features a cigar nearly 60 years old. Plus, we have 72 new, expert cigar ratings and so much more.
Features
The Interview With Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the most famous people on the planet, a champion who has conquered a host of worlds, from bodybuilding to the movies and politics. He made history …
Betting On The Big Apple
Gambling opportunities in New York City have never been sparse. In 1928, mega-player Arnold Rothstein found a three-day poker game that put him $325,000 in debt and got him shot …
Born To Ride
We take golf carts for granted. They’ve become a familiar accessory, allowing more golfers to enjoy the game and allowing golf to be played on lands once off limits to a tradition…
Great From The Gate
Imagine the unsurpassed pressure: competing in your first big game at the very highest level. The stress of a sports debut has unnerved many, including some of the greatest …
For Peat’s Sake
Cigar lovers are well aware of the time and patience necessary for a handmade smoke to be enjoyed. Between growing, curing and aging, it may take years before the leaves are …
Cigars
Welcome To The New World
With changing cultural attitudes and global shortages of Cuban cigars, European smokers are turning to tobacco from other countries.
My Favorite Cigar
The New York Knicks legand has been smoking for 23 years and now owns a cigar lounge in Connecticut, see his smoke of choice.
Connoisseur’s Corner: Don Candido Dunhill Selección No. 506 (circa 1960s)
With 60 years of age, these discontinued smokes performed remarkably well.
Up Front
Arnold For President
I have a dream candidate to be the next president of the United States—Arnold Schwarzenegger. He’s the man we need right now in the White House. What makes him so right? His …
The Good Life
The Perfect Manhattan
Amateur mixologists will argue forever about how to perfect a Martini—and it usually has something to do with using as little vermouth as possible. But with the drink called a …
Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, Japan
Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido, gets more snow than any ski destination in the world. Fittingly, it played host to the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympic Games. It is also one of …
The Cuban Sandwich
What’s a true Cuban sandwich? Depends where you are—and it’s likely not in Cuba. In Miami, the sandwich maker at a Cuban restaurant piles a filling of garlic-citrus marinated …
Carl Auböck Brass Ashtrays
To cigar smokers, ashtrays are much more than receptacles to discard ash. They express taste and reflect cigar persona. One way to shine is with brass. As well as being a critical …
Ineos Grenadier
When you’re blasting up a steep and muddy hill with nary the slip of a tire and all you see through the windshield is the sky above, it’s hard to hang on to the notion that most …
The Smoking Jacket
Next time you bridle at stuffing yourself into a tuxedo to meet a formal dress code, remember that that monkey suit you’re dreading is the spawn of the smoking jacket. Yes, back …
Navy-Inspired Dive Watches
While military personnel are no longer issued wristwatches as essential gear, a number of brands continue to celebrate their historic legacies in supplying armed forces with …
Winter Dude Ranches
It’s ranching’s secret season. Travelers fill the boutique guest ranches of the Rocky Mountains in the high season—spring, fall and especially summer, when they can live out their …