July/August 2023 | Cigar Aficionado

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The Real Guy Fieri • July/August 2023

Guy Fieri is no stranger to the American public. The blonde frosted tips, the bold jewelry and a larger-than-life personality have helped make Fieri television's most popular chef. Now, the star host of "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" is in the cigar business and Cigar Aficionado sat down with him to talk about his new venture, how he launched a television career and so much more. Plus, Michael Jordan is still breaking records and we tell you how, we show the results from our reader's favorite movie poll from the June issue, take a quick look at the shocking merger between LIV Golf and the PGA, dive into single malt American whiskeys and tour the many beautiful golf courses of Italy. We also profile Oliva Cigar Co. owner Frederik Vandermarliere and discuss the transition since his family took ownership of the popular cigar brand, explore a real estate developer's remarkable cigar room and find out Michael Strahan's smoke of choice. Plus, we offer 76 expert cigar ratings and review the legendary Montecristo No. 2 from 2000 in our newest edition of Connoisseur's Corner.

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A Guy On The Move

Guy Fieri doesn’t go anywhere without cigars—a lot of cigars. “Check it out,” he says, opening the back hatch of the black SUV that’s moving him around New York City on a typical …

A New Record For Jordan

Basketball legend Michael Jordan is no stranger to breaking records. (He led the NBA in scoring a record 10 times, for example.) Jordan broke another record in June, when his …

Godfather Wins Again

Best-ever lists are always contentious—especially when it comes to things with such emotional attachment as the movies. Usually, readers have little recourse but to grumble to …

Peace In Golf?

Litigation, government investigations, player discontent and barrels of cash have been the hallmark of men’s professional golf for more than a year now. The PGA Tour and the …

The Malt Of America

The new big thing in the whiskey world is American single malt, the current darling of the burgeoning craft distilling movement. It’s not Bourbon or rye, for despite being …

Golf, Italian Style

As the old saying goes, “All roads lead to Rome,” and for golf fans, all roads will lead to Rome’s Marco Simone Golf Club in September, where the Ryder Cup—postponed a year by the …

Cigars

A New Era Of Oliva

New owners Vandermarliere have doubled production while maintaining quality.

A Cigar Smoker’s Paradise

Jay Lerner of Omaha built a lavish smoking room to match his vast inventory of fine cigars.

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.

Connoisseur’s Corner: Montecristo No. 2 (2000)

Arguably the most iconic Cuban cigar in existence, the Montecristo No. 2 has never gone out of style—and for good reason. See how this smoke and a few other vintages smoked in …

Ratings from this Issue

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Arturo Fuente Hemingway Work of Art

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Blackened Cigars "M81" by Drew Estate Corona

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Cohiba Maduro 5 Mágicos

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Up Front

A Look Inside Our Issue

This issue is chock-full of diversified stories, ones we hope will keep you informed and entertained as you dig through the pages. First, our cover is Guy Fieri, the star of Food …