On September 22, and the winners of the 2017 Cigar Trophy Awards were announced at a big gathering in presence of industry giants.
Winners of the 2017 Cigar Trophy Awards Announced
The 17th annual Cigar Trophy Awards were granted in a total of 19 categories with the winners decided upon by public vote.
2017 Cigar Trophy Awards now Open for Voting
The candidates for the 2017 Cigar Trophy are determined and the voting phase starts now!
2017 Cigar Trophy Nominations
Through June 15, 2017, you can nominate your favorite cigars (from various countries of origin), cigar accessories and cigar lounges.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Ambassador
The Ambassador Award is given annually to people or organizations that have earned it through their special achievements in the promotion of cigar culture. This year, the jury chose The Cigar Authority.
The Cigar Trophy Awards 2016
From the thousands of nominations of outstanding cigars, accessories and lounges that were sent to us this year, our readers selected the best via online voting.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Cigar
For our best cigar 2016 awards, readers chose individual cigars that are the cream of the crop.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Brand
Cigar Journal’s readers voted on the best brands and lines from Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua and the United States.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Accessory
The Kansas City accessory manufacturer, Xikar, won Best Accessory Cigar Trophies in both 2013 and 2014. Also 2016, the company achieves the first place.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Outstanding Art
Together with Heiko Poerz, Henk van de Mees developed the design line Henk Luxury Goods. For the demanding business traveler Henk produces pieces of luggage that are absolute masterpieces when it comes to technique, quality and optics.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Cigar Lounge
For this year’s Best Cigar Lounge award, our readers chose a lounge in the US: Casa Fuente.
Cigar Trophy Award 2016 – Best Value
Readers award Best Value Cigar Trophies to cigar brands that provide excellent quality for a reasonable cost.