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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
Cohiba Rubicon Box-Pressed Robusto
Cohiba
· Group D — National Icons
#2 — Runner-Up
Oliva Serie G Robusto
Oliva
· Group B — Cameroon Competition
#3 — Third Place
Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente Natural
Arturo Fuente
· Group F — Heritage Excellence
#4 — Final Smokeout Finalist
Aganorsa Leaf New Cuba Corojo Robusto
Aganorsa
· Group H — Bold and Affordable
Grand 8 Honorees
#5 through #8 — recognized equally for advancing to the Grand 8 stage.
Grand 8 Honoree
Charter Oak Habano Rothschild
Charter
· Group C
Grand 8 Honoree
La Gloria Cubana Classic Wavell
La Gloria Cubana
· Group A
Grand 8 Honoree
Partagás Classic Sabroso
Partagás
· Group H
Grand 8 Honoree
Rocky Patel The Edge Corojo Robusto
Rocky Patel
· Group E