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Main Competition
Final Standings
2026 Official Top 8
The eight cigars that advanced to the Grand 8 stage of the Cigar of the Year Championship.
The 2026 Official Top 8 represents the eight cigars that advanced to the Grand 8 stage of the Cigar of the Year Championship. Final placement for the top four was determined by tournament advancement and head-to-head results. The remaining four cigars are recognized equally as Grand 8 Honorees.
#1 — 2026 Cigar of the Year Champion
Padrón 60th Anniversary Perfecto
Padrón
· Group A — Luxury Legends
#2 — Runner-Up
Fuente Fuente OpusX Angel's Share
Arturo Fuente
· Group G — Boutique Masters
#3 — Third Place
Liga Privada T52
Drew Estate
· Group C — Full-Bodied Titans
#4 — Final Smokeout Finalist
E.P. Carrillo Encore Majestic
E.P. Carrillo
· Group E — Elite Luxury Group
Grand 8 Honorees
#5 through #8 — recognized equally for advancing to the Grand 8 stage.
Grand 8 Honoree
Davidoff Millennium
Davidoff
· Group D
Grand 8 Honoree
Davidoff Year of the Horse Limited Edition 2026
Davidoff
· Group H
Grand 8 Honoree
My Father Cigars Blue Label
My Father Cigars
· Group F
Grand 8 Honoree
Oliva Serie V Melanio Figurado
Oliva
· Group B