Cigar Aficionado

The Big Smoke Florida is less than a week away, but you still have some time to buy tickets if you haven’t already. It’s taking place this Friday, May 8, at the Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort and promises to be an evening of free-flowing spirits, fine food and, of course, world-class cigars. Like all Big Smokes, this is also the rare opportunity to meet the people behind your favorite brands, as the biggest names in the business are always in attendance to give you a cigar, shake your hand and even take photos and selfies for supremely Instagrammable moments. There’s simply no better way to enjoy cigars than in the presence of those who made them. 

Here’s a list of the cigars you can expect to receive at the event: 
A.J. Fernandez, Aging Room, Alec Bradley, Artesano Del Tobacco, Arturo Fuente, CAO, Camacho, Casa Carrillo, C.L.E., Cohiba, Espinosa Premium Cigars, Ferio Tego, H. Upmann, J.C. Newman, La Aroma de Cuba, La Aurora, La Flor Dominicana, Macanudo, My Father Cigars, Nub, Oliva, OZ Family, Padrón, Plasencia Cigars, Rocky Patel, Romeo y Julieta and Tatuaje.

The evening starts at 5:30 for VIP guests, who get some extra time to stroll the floor and collect cigars before the doors open at 6:30 for general admission. The Big Smoke continues until 9:00, giving you plenty of time for a cigar or three (don’t worry—we’ll give you a bag to bring home all the cigars you can’t smoke). A head start to beat the crowds is always a perk, but for Big Smoke Florida, Cigar Aficionado is adding another bonus for VIPs. This year, VIP ticket-holders will get an exclusive selection of Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2025. Here’s the current lineup of Top 25 smokes that will be handed out to this group:

• Cigar No. 3: Tatuaje Black Petite Lancero 
• Cigar No. 4: Cuesta-Rey Centro Fino Sungrown Pyramid No. 9 
• Cigar No. 5: Trinidad Espíritu No. 3 Belicoso 
• Cigar No. 6: Rocky Patel Emerald Robusto 
• Cigar No. 13: La Flor Dominicana 30 Years Chisel 
• Cigar No. 14: Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto Impromptu 
• Cigar No. 18: Oliva Serie V Melanio Maduro Robusto 

Big Smoke Florida will be an unforgettable experience for cigar lovers, as this many cigarmakers are rarely at a single event. Secure your spot by visiting the website now: www.bigsmokeflorida.com

And don’t forget about Big Smoke Las Vegas Weekend, the 30th anniversary of the event, coming November 6 and 7, at the Horseshoe Las Vegas: www.lasvegasbigsmoke.com

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