14K views · 235 reactions | Cigars might give policymakers in Cuba’s crisis-racked economy a reason to rejoice. The country's top maker, Habanos, reported record sales of $827 million in 2024, driven by rising demand in China and around Asia https://reut.rs/3XibFhc | Reuters | Facebook

Like many Cuban cigar brands that are still on the market today, H. Upmann has a long history that spans more than 178 years and has managed to thrive despite changes in ownership, bankruptcy and a political revolution that placed the brand in the State's hands. The cigars are still some of the best Cubans available today, including the H. Upmann Corona Major (Tubo), our Cigar of the Week. This corona is just 5 1/4 inches long by 42 ring gauge, but it's been a consistent performer in our blind t

4.3K views · 102 reactions | Unboxing Diamond Crown Tampa Watch as executive editor David Savona unboxes Diamond Crown Tampa, a new, limited line from J.C. Newman Cigar Co. that celebrates the city’s 138th birthday. Learn more: https://www.cigaraficionado.com/article/a-diamond-crown-with-florida-tobacco-made-just-for-tampa | Cigar Aficionado | Facebook

7.4K views · 127 reactions | Marvin R. Shanken has one regret about sharing a pre-Castro Cuban with Michael Jordan. Take a look.⁠ ⁠ To see the full uncut interview with Michael Jordan, visit the link below.⁠ ⁠ https://bit.ly/3ggEByn ⁠ #cigar #cigars #cigaraficionado #cigaraficionadomagazine #thegoodlife #michaeljordan #jordan #mj #cubancigars #cuba | Cigar Aficionado | Facebook