Cigar Aficionado

This May, the annual celebration of the Kentucky Derby is more special than ever as it will run for the 150th consecutive year. To commemorate this special occasion, we created a comprehensive cover package that includes an overview of the race's 150-year history and continued impact, a guide to the Churchill Downs racetrack, a Q&A with horse racing analyst Michael Joyce, a look at the biggest long shot winners, a profile on horse breeding and winemaking extraordinaire Barbra Banke, a highlight of the family behind Woodford Reserve and Jack Daniels, tips for making the Mint Julep, a guide for where to smoke near Churchill Downs and a look at an all-time great race horse, Secretariat. This issue also includes a story on The Sphere in Sin City, the future of Tiger Woods' son Charlie, a profile with "The Sopranos" star Michael Imperioli, an analysis of cigars in 2023 and a look at Dustin Johnson's favorite cigar. Plus, we have more than 70 expert cigar reviews and vintage smokes from our Connoisseur's Corner series.