   Cigar Of The Week Once known for its machine-bunched, medium-filler cigar brand called "Rejects," Nat Cicco has come a long way with the handmade Aniversario 1965 Liga No. 4 Churchill (7 inches by 52 ring gauge, $7.95). It's squarely pressed with a pigtail cap and a dark Ecuador Habano wrapper that folds over the uncut foot. The rest of the blend is Nicaraguan, making for a chewy, leathery smoke full of tea notes, earth and a minty eucalyptus finish. See Full Tasting Note  Called Arturo Fuente Rare Pink, this line of cigars was created to raise the awareness of breast cancer, a disease that claimed the lives of more than 41,000 women last year. A portion of the profits from each box sold in 2020 will be donated to breast cancer research. Learn More About the Rare Pinks  The Montecristo brand turns 85 this year and Altadis U.S.A. is celebrating the milestone with the Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Nicaragua, a softly-pressed line of cigars made entirely from Nicaraguan tobaccos. Check Out the New Smokes  Sponsored La Aurora puts Nicaraguan leaves at the center stage for its latest creation, 107 Nicaragua. This line is part of its Tobaccos of the World Series, renowned for providing cigar enthusiasts with new organoleptic experiences that come through tobaccos harvested in different parts of the world. Get the Full Details
 The affable and energetic Fred Vandermarliere currently oversees J. Cortès Cigars N.V., the family-owned business which obtained Oliva Cigar Co. in 2016. We spoke with the Belgian-born, third-generation owner about everything from his old nickname 'Cigar Boy' to his passion for premium smokes. Read His Full Interview  The last remaining Ritz-Carlton Cigar Club, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is getting a swanky renovation. Guests of the hotel and annual members can find updated menus of cigars, infused liquors and a completely new layout at the establishment opening this month. Find Out More About the Reopening  The French grape-growing region makes the world's best-known brandy, and its top tier provides a drink you will never forget. We take a closer look at the four biggest houses–Courvoisier, Hennessy, Martell and Rémy Martin–which produce about 90 percent of this fine spirit. Enter the World of Cognac What's Coming Up
Oct. 13: Cigar Insider Oct. 15: Cigar Watch Oct. 27: October's Cigar Aficionado Hits Newsstands Visit CigarAficionado.com for the latest in cigar news and reviews
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