I N   E V E R Y   I S S U E 10 Editor’s Letter 12 SMOKE Contributors 14 SMOKE Mail 16 SMOKE Front A Florida cigar landmark turns 100; a new Fuente venture opens its doors in Sin City; Cuba’s classic cocktail gets its own glass; and the hoary old tobacco Indian gets a tribute in bronze. 22 SMOKE Primer If you’re tired of leaving half your lunch break cigar unsmoked, reach for one of the many long-filler premium small cigars being offered by leading manufacturers from Ashton to Zino. 26 SMOKE Undercover Cigar fans have found ultimate company in the giant cigar herf, also known as the “really big cigar party,” complete with famous cigar makers and libation, coming to a not-so-big city near you. 30 SMOKE Drink Despite being “neutral and colorless” vodka has emerged as the spirit world’s fastest growing category, boasting legions of stylish flavors and ultra-premium brands worthy of sipping alongside a good cigar. 34 SMOKE Q&A The Oliva family left Castro’s Cuba to re-establish their tobacco-growing business and build a cigar brand worthy of their family name. Many years and many nations later, they have done just that in their adopted home of Nicaragua. 38 SMOKE Essentials A rugged cigar tote, a military-inspired lighter, a sleek outdoor grill, and a couple of prized whiskies are among the must-haves for the summer. 74 SMOKE Cigar Review We evaluate 32 premium cigars in an array of sizes, shapes, wrapper styles, and countries of origin, and discover some excellent summer stogies. 96 SMOKE Scene A photo gallery of cigar smokers famous and obscure enjoying life the way it is meant to be enjoyed. 98 Blowin' SMOKE When the moribund Expos franchise moved from Montreal to Washington, D.C. to become the Nationals, they immediately won over a baseball-starved fan base - including D.C. native (and former Senators die-hard) Bert Sugar. Return to previous page... CURRENT ISSUE ARCHIVES SUBSCRIBE REVIEWS CIGAR FORUM SEARCH CONTEST SHOPPING HTML Copyright © 2005 by Keys Technologies and SMOKE Magazine. All rights reserved.