Bond Roberts, the online global Cuban cigar auction platform is now making their own brand called Bond Roberts Cigars, which were unveiled last Saturday at a launch party hosted by Bond Roberts CEO Rob Ayala in Miami at the Paramount Miami World Center. bit.ly/4b3QO63

This Saturday, the Kentucky Derby will run for the 150th consecutive time.

At the link below, you can view our full cover package commemorating this historic organization and the most exciting two minutes in sports. #cigaraficionado #thegoodlife

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Watchmaker Franck Muller and accessories creator S.T. Dupont have teamed up to release the Master Lighter, a double-flame cigar lighter that houses a skeleton watch with a three-day power reserve. #cigaraficionado #stdupontlighter #cigaraccessories

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#Cigaroftheweek I Epic Habano Lancero from Epic Cigars ™: With its lush draw and even burn, this long, thin cigar combines notes of salt, wood and herbs before revealing a sweet finish of buttercream and berries. #epiccigars #cigaraficionado #thegoodlife

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Scott Pearce, who has served as executive director of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) since 2018, is leaving the PCA to assume the role of president of the Cigar Association of America. bit.ly/44f4XuH #cigaraficionado #thegoodlife

A large collection of cigar cutters from the late 19th and early 20th century are now on display at The Wolfsonian-FIU museum in Miami Beach as part of a new exhibition called “Smoke Signals: Cigar Cutters and Masculine Values.” #cigaraficionado #cigars

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It's been 10 years since Warped released its Don Reynaldo brand.

To celebrate the milestone, Kyle Gellis is launching a limited-edition cigar that is larger and stronger than the original. #cigaraficionado #thegoodlife

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Davidoff Maduro has made a comeback.

The dark, discontinued Dominican cigar has returned, only this time with a different blend, particularly in regards to the binder and wrapper tobaccos.
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J.C. Newman recently unveiled a new Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge at the Corona Cigar Co. Tampa location. The lounge was unveiled at a grand opening celebration last Thursday, marking the 36th Diamond Crown Lounge in the U.S., & the second with Corona Cigar. bit.ly/3JyuTIc

The January/February issue featuring Steph Curry had its fair share of star power, especially when you consider some of the smokes that were rated.

Fifty-one of the 72 cigars scored 90 points or higher! Check out these 9 cigars rated 93+ points: bit.ly/3w8UcgL #cigars

Ernesto Perez-Carrillo is expanding his Encore brand with two new versions intended for international markets.

Called Encore Noir and Encore Edición Unica, the new releases are heading to international retailers now.

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#Cigaroftheweek I Padrón Serie 1926 No. 9 Maduro from Padrón Cigars: The open, easy draw of this box-pressed robusto produces a rich smoke of coffee bean, dark chocolate, red pepper and earth. Toasty, nutty elements lead to a toffee-like finish. #cigars

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Executive Editor David Savona is kicking off the weekend with something special: a Romeo y Julieta Línea de Oro Dianas he got from the 2020 Habanos Festival in Cuba.

What's in your cigar lineup this Friday? #cigaraficionado #thegoodlife #romeoyjulieta

#MyFavoriteCigar : Cigar aficionados describe their smoke of choice.

Michael Cudlitz, known for his roles in 'The Walking Dead' and 'Band of Brothers,' is a true aficionado and his go-to smoke comes from a Dominican powerhouse. #cigaraficionado

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Manuel Delgado, located in Orlando, Florida, used the space between his house and his garage to create a vibrant cigar lounge that serves as a love letter to his many passions.
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There’s a new Romeo y Julieta Reserva Nicaragua called Midnight Twist, finished in the barber-pole style.

In 2022, Altadis added a barber-pole line for the Romeo Reserva Real line, the classic, Dominican version of the brand. bit.ly/3UlGGzE

There’s a new Macanudo on the market and it contains tobacco from an unexpected country—Spain.

Called Macanudo Emissary España, the defining tobacco in the blend was grown from Cuban seeds planted near the town of Riobolos, located in Western Spain. bit.ly/3vXJKIX

Cigar Aficionado’s Big Smoke Las Vegas is coming back to Sin City on November 1 and 2, and tickets went on sale today.

Cigar Aficionado’s biggest party will have a new venue this year. The event is returning to the Paris Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Cohiba Lancero from @habanos_oficial: First puffs of this attractive panetela are floral and nutty, but the cigar develops some earthy, leathery qualities along with a sweet hint of caramel and a zesty touch of orange on the finish. The draw and burn are open and even. #cigars

George Hamilton, known for roles such as Dracula in Love At First Bite, an Ivy Leaguer in Where the Boys Are, and the debonair lawyer in The Godfather: Part reminisces about his love for cigars. At 84, he recalls smoking them in Havana at 18.⁠

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