There are two bills in New York aiming to increase the state cigar tax— which is already one of the highest in the country. www.cigaraficionado.com/article/new-...

Rocky Patel has a new line called Emerald that’s on sale now. We have the details and the photos here— www.cigaraficionado.com/article/rock...

It’s been quite a week, with one great cigar after another revealed as part of our Top 25. Yesterday we unveiled the Cigar of the Year (98 points). Today is our biggest update of the week as we showcase the remaining 15 cigars. Check it out at 10 am EST. www.cigaraficionado.com/top25/2024

The busiest week of the year for all of us at Cigar Aficionado as we are shipping out our Jan/Feb issue and also unveiling our Top 25 cigars. So far, we have revealed cigars No. 2 through 10. www.cigaraficionado.com/top25/2024

I play in a bocce league with my lovely wife, and last night we competed in the finals. Our quest for the trophy failed, but we had a good time at the after party. Smoked a Timeless by Ferio Tego and drank 1995 Pichon Longueville so that took the sting off the loss.

So what does a $150 cigar look like? Check it out— www.cigaraficionado.com/video/6rPzze...