The best gifts are the ones that help people slow down and savor the moment. Nothing feels better than choosing the perfect gift… except when the selection involves mild panic— like when you want to buy a gift for the cigar lover in your life and you have no idea where to start. Sound familiar? […]
Thanksgiving is a beautiful holiday—full of gratitude, family traditions, and the annual reminder that someone you love deeply has no idea how to properly carve a turkey. Every year, we gather around tables across America to enjoy a feast…and dodge conversational landmines with the agility of an acrobat. Fortunately, there is one time-honored tool—one noble […]
From left to right: Brendon Scott, Ferio Tego; Joe Holtman, Davidoff of Geneva (Distributor of Ferio Tego); Teresa Wessling, Georgetown Tobacco; Michael Herklots, Ferio Tego – enjoying a cigar at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. Few names in the premium cigar world carry the weight, artistry, and trust that Michael Herklots has earned throughout […]
If you’ve spent any time around premium cigars — whether relaxing at home, in a lounge, or visiting Georgetown Tobacco in Washington, D.C. — you’ve probably heard the debate. We are often asked: Should I take the cigar band off or leave it on? It’s a small detail that sparks big opinions, and as any […]
Padrón Cigars: A Family Legacy of Excellence If you’ve spent any time exploring fine cigars, you’ve probably heard the name Padrón spoken with a mix of reverence and respect. Here at Georgetown Tobacco, we’ve been proud to offer Padrón cigars for decades — and for good reason. They’re more than just cigars– they’re the product […]
Introduction Our Team’s Top 25 Cigars of 2024 is the result of a year’s worth of some serious cigar smoking. As tobacconists, we get to sample new and limited releases. When it comes to choosing a cigar to smoke during our shifts, we have literally hundreds of options at our fingertips. And sometimes, that’s the […]
We’ve been busy in the store and online this week as people stop in to gather “essential supplies” for their 4th of July gatherings. It seems fitting to honor this holiday that celebrates our nation’s independence from British rule (and tyranny in the form of taxation), with current information on the cigar and pipe industry’s […]
Sixty years in business, for any business, is something to celebrate. What is unique about Georgetown Tobacco’s incredible staying power is the man behind it. At the age of 24, David Berkebile opened Georgetown Tobacco & Pipe on March 15th, 1964. Sixty years later, David continues to innovate, running the company he created. Now at […]
Handmade Venetian Carnival Masks— the first thing customers see when entering our front door. Not exactly what many expect to see from their favorite tobacconist… Why do we carry Venetian masks? Tourists often muse that there must be a lot of parties hosting Washington’s elite Eyes Wide Shut style… Others think they are a collection […]
Every great cigar has a story. “The Road to Cigars— A Memoir,” by Dr. Paul Garmirian takes us on a journey through one man’s remarkable life, and Paul’s story is as insightful as it is entertaining. “Go and learn. Come back with a doctorate. I will support you as long as it takes,” said Kevork […]
