The Grand Final

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Padrón 60th

NICARAGUA | 30.0/30

Evaluated through the Ashology™ Evaluation Process, the Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto earned Ashology™ Approved status as the undisputed 2026 Cigar of the Ye...

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Runner Up

Fuente Fuente OpusX Angel's Share

DOM. REP. | 29.5/30

Through the Ashology™ evaluation process, Fuente Fuente OpusX Angel's Share proved itself to be one of the world's finest cigars, earning Runner-Up honors in th...

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The 2026 Cigar of the Year

Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto

After 63 head-to-head matchups — from eight groups of four through the Top 16, Grand 8, and Final Smokeout — one cigar stood above every challenger. Blind-tested, structurally verified, and crowned on merit alone.

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Third Place Match

Match M64

Match M64 Result In

Liga Privada T52

Drew Estate

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E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic

E.P. Carrillo

Third Place

Liga Privada T52

Fourth Place

E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic