July/August 2026 | Cigar Aficionado

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Country Superstar Luke Bryan • July/August 2026

Luke Bryan’s life has known hardship, but he’s soldiered through to become one of country music’s most popular artists. While he may have been late to the joys of a fine smoke, he has nonetheless become a true cigar aficionado. We sat down with the music superstar to discuss his journey from a small town in Georgia to sold-out arenas, the struggles he has experienced along the way and how he’s come to love cigars. This issue also covers America’s most luxurious golf resorts, the boom of prediction markets and a Q&A with Davidoff CEO Beat Hauenstein. Plus, we look at new cigars from Cuba, recap Big Smoke Florida, learn about Guy Fieri’s favorite cigar and so much more. You’ll also find 72 new, expert cigar reviews across a host of sizes.

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Features

Country Roads

It’s a clear but not particularly hot day in Austin, Texas, on a quiet street near Bouldin Creek. Luke Bryan grabs a three-pack of Davidoff Aniversario No. 3s from his bag, …

America’s 10 Most Luxurious Golf Resorts

If you’re a golf fanatic, there’s no shortage of trips where the game is positioned first and foremost, places where teeing it up is prioritized ahead of creature comforts. But …

Betting On Everything

Some people want to bet on everything—even a potential military tragedy. On April 3, right after a U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran, America’s Special Operations Forces …

A Conversation With Davidoff CEO Beat Hauenstein

Swiss company Oettinger Davidoff stands as a symbol of luxury and connoisseurship in the cigar world, a legacy that began when the first Davidoff shop opened in Geneva more than a …

Cigars

The Newest Cigars From Cuba

New releases from Habanos S.A. have reached some markets, while others are still waiting.

A Big Smoke On Miami Beach

Cigar Aficionado’s Big Smoke Florida took place oceanside at the Eden Roc on Miami Beach.

ProCigar Closes 18th Festival With Record-Breaking Auction

The Dominican Republic’s international cigar festival raised more than $600,000 for charity.

My Favorite Cigar

Guy Fieri’s go-to smoke is—no surprise—one of his own making.

Connoisseur’s Corner: Don Candido Selección No. 500 (circa 1970)

A Cuban from 1970 performed remarkably well in our latest edition of Connoisseur’s Corner. It wasn’t the only cigar in this round of tastings to earn a Classic score of 95 points …

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Up Front

Something New From Cigar Aficionado

We’d like to share a new and exciting way for you to keep up with the wonderful world of cigars—the Cigar Aficionado Podcast. If you visit our website, Cigaraficionado.com, you …