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The Many Roles of Ray Liotta
by Audrey Pavia and Randy Mastronicola Decades ago, Ray Liotta established himself as a legend within the mob movie genre with his iconic portrayal of Henry Hill in Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas. Fast forward to 2021, and Liotta has reestablished himself in the mobster genre, this time in David Chase’s The Many Saints of Newark. Production began on the much-anticipated prequel to The Sopranos back in 2019, and [...]
Three By Dwyane Wade: Wine, Winning and Work
by Kevin Kenney \ portraits Bob Metelus It’s a sunny spring day in Los Angeles, the kind of day on which Dwyane Wade might otherwise be on the golf course–a frequent means of relaxation for him these days, now that he’s two years removed from a legendary NBA career that will undoubtedly land the superstar in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Instead, the 39-year-old Wade is [...]
Mike Piazza: From America’s Past-Time, to Life in Italy and Then Some
By Randy Mastronicola, Portraits by Sonny Senser FOR GENERATIONS, New York baseball fans have cheered for a plethora of star and superstar catchers in the game’s history. Take for example the New York Mets. The team was born in 1962, a few years after the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants moved out West in 1958. The Mets produced a couple of catching All-Stars like Jerry Grote [...]
Pitbull: Mr. Worldwide Lives Music, Passion and Tequila
Audrey Pavia What do you do when you’re a Latin music superstar who’s sold over 7.5 million studio albums and 100 million singles worldwide, and you also love tequila? You find a premium artisanal brand you really like, and you join forces with the company to let the masses know where they can find it. Espanita Tequila turned out to be the perfect fit, and Pitbull’s all [...]
Garrison Brothers Honeydew Bourbon
MSRP: $89.99 | ABV: 40% The HoneyDew is processed from 176 four-year-old emptied Garrison Brothers Small Batch Bourbon barrels, and mellowed in stainless-steel tanks for seven months. It’s further rprocessed by emptying the bourbon barrels into small wooden cubes and immersed in Burleson’s Texas Wildflower Honey. This complex process creates flavors of sweet elderberry syrup, yellow-fleshed peaches, apricots, white chocolate, and delicious Texas honey. Rating: Want [...]
Vegafina 1998 Vintage 1
7 1/3 x 42 Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Indonesian (Java) Filler: Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan Strength: Medium Tasting Notes: This elegantly constructed cigar offers a thinner ring gauge than the typical VegaFina. It has an excellent draw with a surprising amount of aromatic smoke. Oak, nuts and cinnamon run through the cigar with balance and tastiness. Rating: Want to read more ratings? Subscribe to Cigar & Spirits! [...]
El Bandito Tequila Blanco
MSRP: $39.99 | ABV 40% This El Bandito is refreshing and features a refined and crisp finish. There are slight hints of citrus, pepper and vanilla with a buttery profile. It’s a wonderful blanco. Rating: Want to read more ratings? Subscribe to Cigar & Spirits! Subscribe
Pichardo Reserva Familiar
6 x 52 Connecticut Wrapper: Ecuadorian Binder: Nicaraguan Filler: Nicaraguan Strength: Medium Tasting Notes: This toro is nutty and sweet to the palate. The draw is excellent. It finishes with fig, citrus and just a touch of earth to cap off a smooth smoke. Rating: Want to read more ratings? Subscribe to Cigar & Spirits! Subscribe