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The Sitcom Sultan
Kelsey Grammer became an actor because “it was the closest thing to surfing I could do for the rest of my life.” Growing up near Cocoa Beach, Florida, Grammer spent his spare …
Puerto Rico's Rising
More than two decades ago, Charlie Pasarell climbed into a helicopter with two friends to explore the coastline of his native Puerto Rico. Pasarell, a successful professional …
Holy Rollers
If you’ve spent much time in casinos, chances are that you have prayed for a fortuitous card or a roll of the dice or even for the cocktail waitress to bring you a much-needed …
Cigars
The No-Guilt Life
Chef Geoffrey Zakarian uses lessons learned from Le Cirque to “Iron Chef,” and tops them off with a cigar
A Conversation with Litto and Ines of La Flor Dominicana
Cigar Aficionado Talks to the Power Couple Behind One of the World’s Top Boutique Cigar Brands
Ratings from this Issue
Up Front
Questions and Thoughts for 2013
It’s that time of year again. We’re not much for resolutions, but it’s a good time to ponder what’s coming down the highway, and what are some things we might see in 2013. …
Out of the Humidor
Dear Marvin, In the December issue of Cigar Aficionado , your editorial argues the virtues of the people-to-people licenses awarded to various U.S. companies traveling to Cuba …
The Good Life
Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020E
Whether you’re enjoying the big game, giving a big presentation or watching The Big Lebowski on Blu-ray, you pump up the impact when you maximize the screen size. And if the …
Urban Cheese Caves
You think of cheese caves and what might come instantly to mind is an Alpine redoubt, with an affineur dutifully flipping, brushing, patting, washing and spritzing his ripening …
Hammerhead Pro XLD Sled
For more than a century, the Flexible Flyer has been the sled of choice for Americans. Its name synonymous with winter and its shape easily discernable, the sled quickly enkindles …
iHumidor
If you need to know what is going on in your humidor at all times, it should come as no surprise that there is an iPhone app for that. Seeing how parents can track their kids, …
Hyper-Aged Scotch
If one trend dominates the Scotch whisky market, it would seem to be the ineluctable march toward older—and more expensive—expressions. In fact, it may be that only an act of god …
Razor Close
A baby-smooth face is not the latest fashion trend. A clean-shaven visage has long been the mark of statesmen and superheroes alike, and the panache of tonsorial caretaking is …
BMW M6
Good things are worth waiting for. Case in point: the BMW M6, which recently returned after a painfully long, two-year absence. It’s not only one of the most striking vehicles …
Brown+Hudson Bespoke Travel
Chile? The only thing I knew about that country was that it was the gateway to Easter Island. But what else to do once my cruise ended in Valparaiso? Instead of going straight …
Smoking Time
When Arturo Fuente marked its centennial last year, Hublot celebrated the milestone with the limited-edition King Power Arturo Fuente timepiece. While partnerships between watch …
The Quadski
You’re comfortably perched atop the Quadski, a next-generation recreational vehicle that’s a hybrid all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and personal watercraft (PWC) in one, joyriding at 40 …