Cigar Aficionado Magazine March/April 2025

Has there ever been an athlete who embodied their nickname better than Wayne Gretzky, who has been known as “The Great One” ever since he was 10 years old. During his career, the superstar hockey player broke nearly every record that could have been broken. He sat down with for an exclusive interview with Cigar Aficionado executive editor David Savona over fine cigars to reflect on his long career, how the game has changed and his thoughts on the NHL in general. Also in this issue, we look at the best fly fishing trips in America, Scotland’s lesser-known cask strength whiskies, Nicaragua’s Puro Sabor festival and Xander Schauffele’s favorite cigar. We also caught up with David Berkebile of Georgetown Tobacco, who has been selling cigars for more than 60 years, and we offer a full analysis on the 2024 cigar market along with 72 new, expert cigar ratings.