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May/June 2013
In this issue

Laurence Fishburne • May/June 2013

Laurence Fishburne is serious about his craft but has made sure that cigars play a role in his real life. Read about his distinguished career and smoking preferences in the June issue of Cigar Aficionado. Also, read how Mercedes has returned to its SL roadster roots as well as an interview with former NFLer Tony Siragusa. Plus, see how cigar lovers have built creative “man caves” in their homes, as well as an interview with Davidoff’s Hendrik Kelner.

Features

Fishburne Reloaded

Fishburne Reloaded

Laurence Fishburne kicks back in a plush leather chair in Manhattan’s Grand Havana Room, overlooking a northward view of the city encoming Central Park and the Upper East …

The Biggest Show in Golf

The Biggest Show in Golf

When the U.S. Open returns to the Merion Golf Club in the leafy suburbs of Philadelphia this June, the intent of the United States Golf Association will be to determine our …

A Classic Reborn

A Classic Reborn

It takes more than a little effort to slide across the fat sill plate and plop into the driver's seat of the ancient roadster, followed by another awkward grab for the strap that …

Collecting the Debt

Collecting the Debt

Maybe you’re a gambler who likes to bet high but you don’t relish the thought of traveling to Las Vegas with $50,000 in your pocket. Or else you’re the kind of person who likes to …

Cigars

Smoking with Siragusa

Smoking with Siragusa

Whether delivering punishing hits on the gridiron as a defensive lineman, smoking Cubans with Charlie Sheen, talking sports on television or hosting “Man Caves,” the former …

Kelner—Davidoff's Tobacco Guru

Kelner—Davidoff's Tobacco Guru

The cigar legend behind Davidoff’s transition to the Dominican Republic talks about how the taste profile changed after the company left Cuba, and his theories about mapping …

Man Caves

Man Caves

Cigar aficionados are turning basements, attics and far grander spaces into cigar lounges all their own

New Montecristos Lead the Way at Habanos Festival

New Montecristos Lead the Way at Habanos Festival

Cuba’s annual cigar party draws hundreds to Havana, raising nearly $1.3 million for charity

Ratings from this Issue

95
points

Cohiba Behike BHK 54

Issue Date: June 1, 2013
Cohiba Behike BHK 54
94
points

Ramon Allones Gigantes

Issue Date: June 1, 2013
Ramon Allones Gigantes
93
points

Montecristo No. 1

Issue Date: June 1, 2013
Montecristo No. 1
93
points

Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill

Issue Date: June 1, 2013
Romeo y Julieta Wide Churchill

Up Front

A State of Mind

A State of Mind

The Good Life. A Good Life. Living Good. Good Living. Simple words. Each combination of those words means something a little different, but each one defines an approach to how we …

Out of the Humidor

Out of the Humidor

Dear Marvin, Loved your April edition and, in particular, the articles on Jeremy Irons and “20 For 20, The 20 Greatest Acts of Sport Since 1992.” Irons hits the nail on the …

The Good Life

TaylorMade R1

TaylorMade R1

Not too many years ago, when golfers bought a driver they had few choices—and they were permanent. They picked a clubface loft and, if they were really serious about their games, …

Edifier Spinnaker Bluetooth Speakers

Edifier Spinnaker Bluetooth Speakers

We live in a world of on-demand sound. Between your purchased MP3s and music services like Pandora, Spotify and Rhapsody, there’s almost nothing you can’t call up and listen to …

Super Accurate Watches

Super Accurate Watches

Few of us measure in 1/1000s of a second. That kind of distinction—much faster than a blink of an eye—is usually the purview of scientists, race car drivers and photographers. But …

James Bond Shrimp

James Bond Shrimp

Moments after dispatching an encroaching thug in the film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service , James Bond, portrayed by George Lazenby, helps himself to a mouthful of caviar and …

Range Rover

Range Rover

The moon carves a notch through the stark landscape, pointing the way up a twisted trail towards the snow-covered summit that we intend to conquer before the afternoon is out. …

Metropole Hanoi

Metropole Hanoi

Motor up to the porte cochere of the luxurious French colonial- style Hotel Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, and you encounter stylishly dressed staff at the ready. One fellow, in …

Lotus Black Label Flat Flame Lighters

Lotus Black Label Flat Flame Lighters

While the cigar accessories market teems with scores of attractive, well-designed butane lighters, the flame options on them have been limited. Cigar enthusiasts looking to buy …

The Cam Shirt

The Cam Shirt

We call this fashion item the “Cam Shirt” for a lack of an alternative title that would succinctly and descriptively define the vogue for garments with inner cuffs and collars …

Orvis Fly-Fishing School

Orvis Fly-Fishing School

The comedian Steven Wright dryly observes, “There’s a fine line between fishing and standing on the shore like an idiot.” Orvis fly-fishing school aims to get you fishing. Which …

Grown-up Rum Drinks

Grown-up Rum Drinks

Fresh and tropical, rum is a warm-weather standby when libations are in order. To make the sugar cane spirit even more versatile, eschew the light rums that most recipes suggest …

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