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.

Creators and Guests

Host

Juan Cancel

Star Wars geek, cigar brand owner and guest host of Smoke Night LIVE.

Host

Master Sensei

It's the Sensei himself Eric Guttormson owner and creator of Cigar Dojo

Producer

Kid Producer Jordan

The world's greatest cigar podcast producer and also the most prolific kid producer in the business.

Guest

Scott Braband

Scott Braband is a cigar reviewer for Cigar Dojo and also a fixture in the studio every Wednesday and Friday night.

What is Smoke Night LIVE - Cigar Dojo?

Welcome to the world's most exciting cigar podcast. Smoke Night LIVE is where the premium cigar community comes together. Each week, Master Sensei, Jordan the kid-producer, and the Dojo crew light up cigars, welcome industry guests, and enjoy laid-back conversations that celebrate cigars, camaraderie, and the lifestyle that surrounds them.