For Prime Time Special Edition 185, we kick off the year as we have most year’s by reviewing Bear and Coop’s top cigars of the year. In the past, Bear and Coop have critiqued the selections, but this year is a little different as they will assign S-Tier grading to the assessments.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

For Prime Time Special Edition 185, we kick off the year as we have most year’s by reviewing Bear and Coop’s top cigars of the year. In the past, Bear and Coop have critiqued the selections, but this year is a little different as they will assign S-Tier grading to the assessments.

Plus, we have our Artesano del Tobacco Under the Sea, Tabacalera USA Great Things are Happening Here, and Espinosa This Day in Sports History segments.

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 178, it's our annual year in review. In Jukebox style we look back at both music and cigars for the year 2025. This includes Jukebox classic segments such as Now or Never and Crystal Ball.

On this show, Dave smokes the Viaje Vampire Dust while Coop smokes the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Robusto.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

On Prime Time Jukebox Episode 178, it's our annual year in review. In Jukebox style we look back at both music and cigars for the year 2025. This includes Jukebox classic segments such as Now or Never and Crystal Ball.

On this show, Dave smokes the Viaje Vampire Dust while Coop smokes the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Robusto.

As always you can follow along with our Spotify Playlists:

The #1 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Perdomo Legacy Shade-Grown Epicure.

This gives Perdomo back-to-back #1s, as last year the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure captured the top spot.

Legacy is a project spearheaded by Nicholas Perdomo III, the son of Nick Perdomo Jr. Nicholas aimed to craft a cigar in tribute to his father’s 60th birthday. This endeavor would lead him to embark on one of the most ambitious projects in the history of Perdomo Cigars. At the core of this project is shade-grown tobacco cultivated from a proprietary hybrid seed.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ywv

The #1 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Perdomo Legacy Shade-Grown Epicure.

This gives Perdomo back-to-back #1s, as last year the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Maduro Epicure captured the top spot.

Legacy is a project spearheaded by Nicholas Perdomo III, the son of Nick Perdomo Jr. Nicholas aimed to craft a cigar in tribute to his father’s 60th birthday. This endeavor would lead him to embark on one of the most ambitious projects in the history of Perdomo Cigars. At the core of this project is shade-grown tobacco cultivated from a proprietary hybrid seed.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-ywv

Coming in at #2 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is The Tabernacle Knight Commander by Foundation Cigar Co.

The Knight Commander is a limited-edition cigar measuring 6 3/4 x 52 in a perfecto shape, belonging to the Foundation’s Tabernacle brand. The name “Tabernacle” refers to a biblical resting place for the Ark of the Covenant. According to legend, the Ark is said to be located in Ethiopia, which adds a rich narrative connection to The Knight Commander’s story.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yws

Coming in at #2 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is The Tabernacle Knight Commander by Foundation Cigar Co.

The Knight Commander is a limited-edition cigar measuring 6 3/4 x 52 in a perfecto shape, belonging to the Foundation’s Tabernacle brand. The name “Tabernacle” refers to a biblical resting place for the Ark of the Covenant. According to legend, the Ark is said to be located in Ethiopia, which adds a rich narrative connection to The Knight Commander’s story.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yws

Coming in at #3 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Aladino Cameroon Reserva by JRE Tobacco Co..

The Aladino Cameroon Reserva is one of the more unique blends to hit the market. The cigar features 100% Honduran-grown Cameroon tobacco from the JRE Tobacco farm. One type of blend I don’t recall seeing anywhere is a 100% puro of Cameroon seed tobacco. JRE, and its owners, Julio and Justo Eiroa, have definitely not been afraid to push the envelope when it comes to innovation on their farm. The concept of a cigar made entirely from Cameroon seed is undoubtedly innovative. It’s also a project that JRE has been working on for nearly seven years.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yvL

Coming in at #3 Cigar of the Year for 2025 is the Aladino Cameroon Reserva by JRE Tobacco Co..

The Aladino Cameroon Reserva is one of the more unique blends to hit the market. The cigar features 100% Honduran-grown Cameroon tobacco from the JRE Tobacco farm. One type of blend I don’t recall seeing anywhere is a 100% puro of Cameroon seed tobacco. JRE, and its owners, Julio and Justo Eiroa, have definitely not been afraid to push the envelope when it comes to innovation on their farm. The concept of a cigar made entirely from Cameroon seed is undoubtedly innovative. It’s also a project that JRE has been working on for nearly seven years.

Full Details: https://wp.me/p6h1n1-yvL