March/April 2026
In this issue

Cody Rhodes • March/April 2026

Cody Rhodes is the All-American face of the WWE, but the second-generation pro wrestler is more than just a grappling brute. He consistently dons three-piece suits and his bleached blonde hair is always perfectly groomed. Rhodes also loves cigars. In our latest cover story, he discusses his appreciation for the leaf, growing up in the wrestling world and so much more. This issue also looks at one of poker's biggest stars, golf courses in Portugal and the final release of the JFK assassination files. Plus, we break down the cigar industry's performance in 2025, recap the Puro Sabor festival and review a Davidoff Château Margaux from 1988. You'll also find 72 new, expert cigar reviews, including one 95-point cigar.

Features

Wrestling With Success

Wrestling With Success

Cody Rhodes is a hard man to ignore. At six-foot-two, he has spiky and perfectly groomed bleached blonde hair, his dark gray suit accented with thick peach chalk-stripes, an …

The New King Of Poker

The New King Of Poker

Inside the deli of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, Michael Mizrachi picks lazily at a vegetable omelette. He’s wearing a backwards baseball cap …

Portugal Tees It Up

Portugal Tees It Up

Though they share the Iberian Peninsula and some of the finest weather in the world, the golf identities of Spain and Portugal were worlds apart for more than a century. But a …

Kennedy And Cuba: The Final Secrets

Kennedy And Cuba: The Final Secrets

In the late summer of 1962, as part of a covert program known as Operation Mongoose, the CIA initiated an audacious act of clandestine economic sabotage against Cuba. After …

Cigars

2025 Cigar Analysis

2025 Cigar Analysis

From prices to scores, this comprehensive overview of last year’s cigar ratings offers a broad look at the cigar industry’s performance.

A Celebration Of Nicaraguan Cigars

A Celebration Of Nicaraguan Cigars

The 13th Puro Sabor Festival offered an interactive expedition into the world of Nicaraguan cigars.

My Favorite Cigar

My Favorite Cigar

Long before he pitched in the Major Leagues, Ron Darling was drawn to cigars by their aroma.

Connoisseur’s Corner: Davidoff Château Margaux (circa 1988)

Connoisseur’s Corner: Davidoff Château Margaux (circa 1988)

See how a Davidoff from the 1980s performed, along with a former Cigar of the Year and a pair of Cubans.

Ratings from this Issue

95
points
Padrón 1964 Anniversary Series Pyramide Maduro
93
points

Punch Petit Coronation (Tubo)

Issue Date: April 1, 2026
Punch Petit Coronation (Tubo)
93
points

Ashton Symmetry Prism

Issue Date: April 1, 2026
Ashton Symmetry Prism
93
points

H. Upmann Magnum 46

Issue Date: April 1, 2026
H. Upmann Magnum 46

Up Front

Cuba In Crisis

Cuba In Crisis

Late February is traditionally the time when thousands of cigar lovers, cigar retailers, importers and distributors fly to Cuba for the annual Habanos Festival, celebrating Cuba …

The Good Life

Harris Tweed Cases

Harris Tweed Cases

If you think that whisky is Scotland’s only contribution to the cigar world, consider these new Cuero y Tweed Harris Tweed cases by accessories manufacturer Andre Garcia. Each one …

Belon Oysters

Belon Oysters

In the culinary world, a few names exemplify their categories: Kobe beef; Jamon Iberico; Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; Beluga caviar. In sea beds, Belon oysters reign supreme, with …

Penicillin Cocktail

Penicillin Cocktail

Between the many drinking toasts that translate to “health” ( sláinte, santé, salud, salute, na zdorowie ) and expressions like “hair of the dog” and “it’s good for what ails …

The Dark Shirt

The Dark Shirt

When you think of film noir depictions of characters who wear dark dress shirts with suits, certain disturbing incidents may come to mind—in particular, Richard Widmark as a …

Cool Complications

Cool Complications

In watchmaking, complications are functions that go beyond mere time telling—think stop watches and moon phases. As technically daunting as they are in a mechanical timepiece, …

Go Fly a Kite

Go Fly a Kite

Remember as a kid when the March wind blew in and kite kits with names like Hi-Flier and Top Flite suddenly appeared in toy stores? Flimsy affairs, they sold for cheap and …

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