Almost every day, someone comes into Georgetown Tobacco curious to learn more about pipe smoking and to purchase their first pipe. Given our proximity to so many universities, these are often young people who may believe that this favorite pastime of so many legendary thinkers might improve their GPA. We also have a number of […]
Did you hear that? It was the collective sigh of thousands of tobacconists across the United States. Almost every day, we hear some form of the question, “Do you have any Cubans?” The beauty of this moment is it is an opportunity for us to educate the customer, and introduce them to the quality, consistency […]
Georgetown Tobacco is surrounded by some of the best universities in the nation: Georgetown, George Washington, American, Howard, Catholic, Gallaudet, and George Mason. Many of our staff members are current students or alumni of these exceptional schools. Commencement season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate matriculation than with a fine cigar? Often […]
While many of may dream of having a walk-in humidor at home, for most of us, a desktop humidor is the practical choice. Available in a variety of sizes, finishes and styles, it can be difficult terrain to navigate. We’ve put this Humidor Buying Guide together to help, sharing the same information we do when […]
Many people who are new to cigar smoking have more familiarity with drinking fine wine. The ability to compare the two provides a frame of reference that makes cigars easier to understand. When talking about what grape varietal is used, we could easily substitute what kind of tobacco leaf. Knowing which country and region in […]
