Cigar Aficionado

Cuba continues to have an inevitable magnetism, and importance, to the cigar world. But the pandemic, storms and deteriorating relations with the U.S. has caused changes in recent years, for better or worse. Cigar Aficionado recently visited the polarizing nation and in our most recent issue, we dedicated our entire cover package to the cigar-loving country. The stories include an analysis of cigar shopping in Havana, the best Cuban cigars ever, a look at Hotel Nacional's new lounge, a rundown of the dining scene, an explanation of the new currency situation, a conversation with a long-time Cuban tobacco farmer, revisiting Hurricane Ian's damage, a look back at the Fidel Castro interview and highlights from Habanos Festival 2024. We also explore the complicated world of Ferraris, who owns the PGA, a recap of the annual Els For Autism Pro-Am, Steve Harvey's favorite cigar, highlights from Big Smoke Meets WhiskyFest in Tampa and ProCigar Festival in the Dominican Republic. Plus, we have more than 70 expert cigar reviews, an over 100-year-old cigar in our Connoisseur's Corner series and so much more.