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 Awards Show. After a full year of smoking, reviewing, blind testing, and heated debate, the Top 20 Cigars of 2025 have officially been announced—and we’re breaking it all down.

In this episode, the Dojo crew discusses every single selection, reacts to the rankings, and explains why each cigar earned its place on the list. From expected heavy hitters to surprise standouts, no pick goes unexplained.

But that’s not all. We also unveil our Exceptional Awards, honoring the standout achievements across the industry, including:

• Best Line Extension
• Under the Radar Cigar of the Year
• Best Value Priced Cigar
• Best Packaging
• Unorthodox Cigar of the Year
• Best Up-and-Coming Factory
• Best Up-and-Coming Brand of the Year
• Best Up-and-Coming Person of the Year

Whether you’re celebrating the winners, questioning the rankings, or looking for your next great smoke, this is the definitive recap of the year that was in cigars.

Light one up—it’s time for the Dojo’s biggest night of the year.

Showtime: Friday 9PM Eastern 01-16-2026
Episode: 496