Cigar Aficionado September / October 2022
A Tale of Two Cigar Families – Fuente and Padrón. Legendary cigar-makers Carlito Fuente and Jorge Padrón reflect on their towering fathers, Carlos Fuente Sr. and José Orlando Padrón. The two men discuss their mutual respect and how their love for their fathers, their families, and tobacco has brought them together to unveil one of the most anticipated projects in the history of cigar-making: Fuente y Padrón Legends. Fuente blends a cigar in honor of José Orlando Padrón, and Jorge Padrón blends a cigar in honor of Carlos Fuente Sr. Today’s family-owned cigar companies endure. Preview the NFL season to see which teams will heat up. Colorful new Elie Bleu cigar cutters debut. A stunning new Sea Ray cruiser combines powerful performance with luxury. Learn where to get your hands on fresh white truffles. Stadium VIP suites get a whole lot swankier with unheard-of amenities. Cuban cigar prices skyrocket. Brad Paisley, Mike Ditka, Charles Woodson, and others reveal their favorite cigar. Seventy-six cigars are rated.
