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August 2010

Sylvester Stallone's storied career is full of twists and triumphs with one common denominator: you get your ass kicked, but survive.

In the August issue of Cigar Aficionado, Stallone talks about cigars, art appreciation and the ups and downs he has experienced in his 40 years in the entertainment business, and his first-ever on-screen appearance with Schwarzenegger and Willis in The Expendables.

Also, read about golfer Fred Couples and how he is boosting the Champions Tour, an elite group of recreational poker players, plus how some high-end auto makers are using green technology to keep the posh down-market competitors at bay.

In cigar culture, we catch up with master blender Jose "Pepin" Garcia in his new factory in Nicaragua to talk about his whirlwind career, and we also talk with music legend Jos� Feliciano about his love of the leaf.

That -- and much more -- is in the August issue of Cigar Aficionado, on sale now. For a preview, take a peek at the table of contents, below. To make sure you don't miss any future issues, subscribe online or call 1-800-992-2442 today. For back issues, visit our Book Store.

Here is the August issue's table of contents:

UP FRONT

CIGAR HIGHLIGHTS EDITORS' NOTE OUT OF THE HUMIDOR -- Your letters. THE GOOD LIFE GUIDE

TECH: Bowes & Wilkins puts boom in a small package.
STYLE: The cheeky hats that light up summer.
PLACES: Kohler�s testament to fine living: The American Club.
TIME: Ti-Bridge takes Corum in a new direction.
DRINK: The beers of summer are here!
SPORT: Total Putting Green System brings the game home.
WHEELS: Triumph Bonneville T100 updates a classic motorcycle.
GOURMET: The many joys of grilled pizza.
CIGARS: Colibri�s Hybrid lighter sparks the best of both worlds.
FUN: Collecting comic book art for fun and profit.

FEATURES COVER: STALLONE SURVIVOR � For Sylvester Stallone it�s been a storied career, full of twists and triumphs�the latest stop is an on-screen encounter with both Schwarzenegger and Willis in The Expendables�with one common denominator: you get your ass kicked, but survive.

GOLF: SENIOR CIRCUIT SAVIOR � Fred Couples brings new hope to golf�s Champions Tour, the circuit for the 50-and-over crowd. His cool demeanor and superstar glow are pulling in the spectators and the sponsors once again.

POKER: THE PART-TIME PANTHERS � The stakes are just as high and the skill levels as daunting as in professional poker. So why do they call the best of the recreational players amateurs? Because they haven�t quit their often-exalted day jobs yet.

CARS: HITTING NEW HEIGHTS � Luxury carmakers are ramping up their options as down-market cars get posher. And it�s not all speed and size. Some extras come in small, green packages.

CIGARS

TASTING � We rate 80 cigars in six sizes: Churchills, corona gordas, figurados, lonsdales, petit coronas and robustos, plus Connoisseur�s Corner, our vintage cigar tasting.

PROFILE: JOSE FELICIANO � The virtuoso guitarist with the talent for crossover and controversy talks about his love of music and cigars.

CIGARMAKER: PEPIN GARCIA � The founder of My Father Cigars has led a whirlwind career since touching down in Miami from Cuba. Now he follows a string of high-scoring cigars with a major expansion.

CIGAR DIARY: � Our man in Havana James Suckling bids a fond farewell to a friend, mentor and tobacco giant, Alejandro Robaina.

MADE FOR YOU � Items from around the world that become personal to the user: English shoes invade Los Angeles; an adjustable putter from Callaway; suits with heritage; lighting forged of iron; classic sporting clays; and tricking out your watch band.