It’s the first Cigars Daily LIVE of 2026, and we’re kicking the year off exactly how we mean to continue it: with hot takes, questionable choices, and a whole lot of fun.

Tonight we’re talking Top Lists as they start rolling out across the cigar world—what they get right, what they miss, and why you shouldn’t let a list tell you what to enjoy. We’re also unveiling something brand new and completely ridiculous: Billy’s Chubby Chicks—short, fat, unapologetic cigars that are here to make a statement (and probably a mess).

And of course, no great cigar night is complete without a few bad decisions, some laughs, and a lot of audience interaction. Whether you’re brand new to cigars after the holidays or you’ve been around the block a few times, this episode is all about starting the year loose, informed, and entertained.

It’s the last LIVE of the year, and tonight we’re doing something big.

We’re taking a deep look back at 2025 — the festivals, the trends, the standout cigars, the industry moments you loved (and some you didn’t see coming) — and then turning our attention forward to 2026 with predictions, premonitions, and bold calls for what’s next.

We’ll recap the year’s hottest events, review what made headlines in every corner of the hobby, and highlight the cigars that defined 2025 — including the ones that will shape conversations next year. Then we’ll dive into 2026: new releases, emerging trends, big opportunities, and what we think the future holds for cigar lovers everywhere.

So grab your favorite stick, settle in, and join us for a year-end celebration of cigars and a look at what’s on the horizon.

The holidays are here — and so is the chaos. From judgmental in-laws to freezing back patios to your aunt who’s still trying to tell you cigars are worse than cigarettes… it can be a lot.

In this episode of Cigars Daily LIVE, we’re talking about how cigars can actually make the holidays better. Whether it’s escaping the madness for a moment of peace or sparking up meaningful conversations in the garage-turned-smoking-lounge, cigars bring people together.