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Who started Cigar Aficionado?
Marvin R. Shanken
Shanken. The editor, publisher and founder of Cigar Aficionado sits down with his Executive Editor, Gordon Mott, to talk about the genesis of the magazine, and his love of cigars.
Who was on the first cover of Cigar Aficionado?
The first living celebrities to appear on the magazine’s cover—in 1994—couldn’t have been more different: conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh followed in the next issue by the communist leader of Cuba, Fidel Castro—both of whom shared a love of cigars.
What is Aficionado magazine?
ISSN. 1063-7885. Cigar Aficionado is an American magazine that is dedicated to the world of cigars. Published since September 1992, the magazine is known for its articles about different brands of cigars worldwide, and for the celebrities that have appeared on its cover.
How many issues of Cigar Aficionado are there?
6 issues
Get 1 year of Cigar Aficionado Magazine delivered to your door! That’s 6 issues full of new cigar ratings, a good life guide, fascinating cover stories, and more!
How much did a cigar cost in 1950?
A pack of cigarettes cost just 25 cents in the 1950s.
What are the most expensive cigars?
The Top 11 Most Expensive Cigars in the World
- Gurkha Royal Courtesan $1.36 million (£979,669)
- Mayan Sicars $507,000 (£365,090)
- Gran Habano No.
- Regius Double Corona $52,785.20 (£40,000)
- King of Denmark $4,500 (£3,240)
- Gurkha Black Dragon $1150 (£828) each or $23,000 (£16,562) for a box of 20.
How often is Cigar Aficionado published?
six times a year
And that’s why we are going to publish Cigar Aficionado six times a year. It’s a different world, where people are demanding to know more and more about cigars and about the wonderful lifestyles that go along with enjoying a good smoke. We are committed to giving you the best.
How old is Marvin Shanken?
78 years (October 4, 1943)
Marvin Shanken/Age
How old is Cigar Aficionado magazine?
In September 1992, the first Cigar Aficionado was released. Shanken’s goal was a circulation of 20,000. The first issue far surpassed that, going out to an audience of more than 100,000 and was a hit from the start.
Are you supposed to inhale a cigar?
Traditionally, cigar smokers don’t inhale. Inhaling is uncomfortable and significantly increases the hazards associated with cigar smoking. And, there’s no reason to inhale cigar smoke! Unlike cigarettes, we absorb nicotine from a cigar within the mucus membranes of the mouth, not the lungs.
What year were cigars 5 cents?
1909
U.S. Vice President Thomas R. Marshall once quipped, “What America really needs is a good 5-cent cigar.” In 1909, that cheap smoke said a lot about America. A flip through an issue of the American Tobacco Journal from around that time shows an obsession with the 5-cent cigar.