   Cigar Of The Week Dressed in a beautiful Corojo '99 wrapper from Jalapa, this all-Nicaraguan figurado is a medium-bodied smoke brought to you by Kyle Gellis, the man behind Warped Cigars. Made with a tapered, 109-style belicoso head, the Flor del Valle Seleccion de Valle (6 inches by 52 ring gauge, $12.95) shows a strong, nutty core framed by notes of cinnamon, black pepper and hints of sweetness before the herbal finish, which has a touch of juniper. It burns and draws evenly. See Full Tasting Note  Love them or hate them, thick ring gauge cigars are here to stay. Whether you enjoy fat smokes or are simply looking to experiment, we've highlighted 16 grandes that, regardless of size, are simply great cigars. View the Full List  With his former life as an investment fund manager behind him, Luciano Meirelles talks about his cigar company's future with managing editor Gregory Mottola. Read the Full Interview  Sponsored Centered around formidable Nicaraguan Ligeros, which lay beneath a sweet and spicy San Andres wrapper, the Serie V Maduro carries the consistency in quality and flavor Oliva cigars are known for. This combination renders layers of richness and complexity, in spite of it's power, making it a must smoke. Read More
 Seen wrapping some of the world's most popular cigars, the dark brown tobacco from Mexico's San Andrés Valley produces pungent aromas of chocolate and spice. Senior contributing editor Gordon Mott takes a closer look at the leaf dubbed "Black Gold" by going inside the Casa Turrent operation. Learn All About the Tobacco  Cigarmaker Ernesto Padilla has officially moved production of the Winston Churchill-inspired Finest Hour series to A.J. Fernandez's cigar factory in Estelí, Nicaragua. Get the Full Details  See what five years has done to this Regional Edition Diplomaticos made just for Cuba, and while you may have forgotten about the long-discontinued Cuban Romeo y Julieta Clemenceau, we came across one and it's aged wonderfully. Check Out How They Rated  Many know Michael Jordan as the legendary basketball player who won six NBA championships. Cigar enthusiasts also know him as a true fan of premium, handmade cigars. Not many people have had the opportunity to learn about Michael Jordan, the person—until now. In this rare, 1-on-1 interview with publisher Marvin R. Shanken, MJ talks winning, entrepreneurship, golf, cigars and more. Watch the Full Interview Here What's Coming Up
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