Value-Priced Cigar of the Year 2025 – El Rey del Mundo Appointment
El Rey del Mundo is one of the lesser-known Cuban brands, let alone in its non-Cuban form under the STG umbrella, where it's positioned as an affordab... Read More...
Under-the-Radar Cigar of the Year 2025 – The Vow
Introduced in 2025 by the team behind Maxamar Ultimate Cigars and Smallbatchcigar.com, Avowed Cigar Co. wasted little time positioning itself outside ... Read More...
Line Extension of the Year 2025 – Intemperance EC XVIII Fidelity
In all our years showing off our top picks, this is the first time we've added Line Extension to the Exceptional Awards category. The decision was mad... Read More...
No. 1 Cigar of the Year 2025 – Perdomo Legacy Nicaraguan Shade Grown
For a company known for patience and precision, the arrival of the Perdomo Legacy felt both unexpected and personal, marking the first core-line proje... Read More...
Romeo y Julieta Introduces Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo
Romeo y Julieta is expanding its Reserva Real Nicaragua lineup with the introduction of Reserva Real Nicaragua Profundo, a new extension developed in ... Read More...
JM Tobacco Marks 25 Years with JM’s Aniversario 25 Debuting at TPE 2026
JM Tobacco has announced JM’s Aniversario 25, a commemorative release scheduled to debut at TPE 2026, marking 25 years since the launch of JM’s Cigars... Read More...
Casa Carrillo Introduces Three-Blend Collector’s Box via Digital Giveaway Program
Casa Carrillo has announced a new limited-edition three-blend collector’s box, featuring cigars that will be distributed exclusively through the brand... Read More...
Patina y Viso Sets March Release for Leprechaun Dust Candela Robusto
Patina y Viso has announced the upcoming release of Leprechaun Dust, a limited-edition candela cigar scheduled to begin shipping to retailers next mon... Read More...
No. 2 Cigar of the Year 2025 – Romeo y Julieta 150th Anniversary
One hundred and fifty years of occupying the humidors of cigar enthusiasts around the world… let that sink in for a minute. Celebrating the milestone ... Read More...
No. 3 Cigar of the Year 2025 – Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario 25 Edición Limitada
Aganorsa Leaf celebrated the company’s 25th anniversary in 2025 with the release of a 6¼” x 52 toro fit for the occasion. From the beginning, Eduardo ... Read More...
2025 Cigar of the Year: Rankings, Reactions, and Debate
On this episode of Smoke Night Live it’s awards night. Throw on the tuxedo and join us as we roll out the red carpet for our annual Cigar of the Year ... Read More...
No. 4 Cigar of the Year 2025 – Aladino 85 Aniversario Reserva
Despite being known for perfecting the art of Corojo seed in Honduras, JRE Tobacco Co. continues to find ways to showcase new and/or unique tobaccos, ... Read More...