November/December 2016 | Cigar Aficionado

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Mario Carbone • November/December 2016

Young chef Mario Carbone prepares to head the former site of the legendary Four Seasons restaurant in New York City, and it feels like playing Yankee Stadium. Read all about Carbone and the pantheon of famous chefs who share a love of fine cigars in December's Cigar Aficionado. Plus, a look at the world's best island destinations, Jim Furyk makes PGA Tour history and Mike Piazza develops a taste for cigars during an unlikely rise to glory. Our holiday gift guide displays top-tier cigar gifts tailored for men on the move, while the Cuba Report shows off must-have cigars for any connoisseur. Also, our of cigar-smoking editors rates 82 cigars from around the world, including a commemorative release that scored 94 points.

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Features

The Season of Carbone

If you ed him on the street in any of Manhattan's envelope-pushing downtown neighborhoods where his restaurants are located, you might not give chef Mario Carbone a second …

Top Chefs Who Love Cigars

They are names any food lover will instantly recognize: José Andrés of Jaleo in Washington, D.C. Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin in New York City. Emeril Lagasse of Emeril's in New …

Mister 58

As Jim Furyk pounded ball after ball on the range Thursday night, his head was filled with disgust with the number he posted that day—73. It was August 4, and he was annoyed …

The World's Best Island Destinations

When it comes to real estate, location is everything, and waterfront property always commands a . Whether on a hot, tropical sandy beach or perched on cliffs atop rugged …

The Long Shot

Mike Piazza is storming. He is part owner of AC Regiana 1919, an Italian soccer team, now losing to Bissano Virtus 1-0. "It's the 53rd minute," he fumes, looking at the TV screen …

Cigars

Pairing With Big Peat

The smoky, peaty whiskies of Scotland invite cigar pairings.

A Conversation With Fernando Domínguez

Talking Cuban cigar trends with Imperial Group’s cigar director.

Cuba’s New Cigar Stars

Cigar Aficionado names the five Cuban cigars that have stood the test of time and are must-haves for lovers of fine Havana cigars.

Connoisseur’s Corner: A Davidoff Château Latour Reaches Perfection

Cuban Davidoffs are among the most prized of vintage cigars. Collectors wax poetic about the smokes, which were made in Cuba from the late 1960s up until 1991, when Davidoff …

Ratings from this Issue

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Padrón Serie 1926 No. 90

Issue Date: December 1, 2016

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Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Hermoso Maduro

Issue Date: December 1, 2016

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Por Larrañaga Picadores

Issue Date: December 1, 2016

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Don Pepin Garcia Cuban Classic 1970

Issue Date: December 1, 2016

Up Front

Editors' Note: Government Meddling at its Worst

The summer of 2016 will be ed for many things. The first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in 55 years. A combative presidential campaign between two …

Out of the Humidor

Dear Marvin, You provided an exceptional interview with Hall of Famer Ray Lewis. I was most impressed with his person and his view on the plight of inner-city youth growing up …