It is a glossy full spread of brands & their values. Cuba known for its people’s fascination with & regular usage of cigars has long been under the sanctions imposed by the USA government as a result of its revolutionary activities & the setting up of a Communist state under Fidel Castro toppling the previous dictatorship government. This American magazine has also had a long list of celebrities adorn its covers which include faithful cigar smokers themselves. Cigar smoking has for long been an indicator of status & power as many visuals from cinema & pictures show us. The magazine was founded by Marvin R. Shanken's M. Shanken Communications the same publishers responsible for the Wine Spectator magazine begun in 1976. It is currently run under the head command of Gordon Mott the editor of the enterprise.