At Georgetown Tobacco, we sell over 50 brands of loose leaf and tinned pipe tobacco. One of my favorites is our 1261, named for the first address of our shop at 1261 Wisconsin Avenue in Washington before we moved to our current location at 3144 “M” Street. The 1261 is an aromatic blend of burley […]
It’s hard to believe, but a full year has passed since the Caucus Brief was born! Named for our house cigar, the Caucus, our goal from the very first issue has been to educate, entertain and introduce you to what’s new in the store. Your response has been fantastic and your support encourages us to […]
Writing this Labor Day, it only seems appropriate to take this opportunity to honor the extraordinary amount of labor and love it takes to create the cigars we enjoy. In a recent campaign celebrating their White Label series, our friends at Davidoff shared that it takes 300 hands to create a Davidoff cigar, and only […]
In a discreet corner of Georgetown Tobacco hangs a striking oil portrait of an old man, his wrinkles and creases conveying what must be a fountain of knowledge and experience gained from a lifetime of hard work. In the painting his eyes are bright, and the cigar he is smoking seems like it is as […]
In our 60th year, Georgetown Tobacco has a rich history. We’ve shared some of our many stories in the Caucus Brief, but in this week’s issue instead of talking about Georgetown Tobacco, we’ll talk about the history of Georgetown and tobacco. It’s quite a legacy that dates back to the 1600’s. First, a little geography. […]
On Wednesday, August 9th, we learned of an historic decision regarding the premium cigar industry vs. the FDA. Judge Amit Mehta from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia vacated the FDA’s Deeming Rule as it pertains to handmade premium cigars, ending the FDA’s ability to regulate premium cigars in its entirety. […]
“I have never been fearful of taxes… But what I am fearful of is prohibition.” — Carlito Fuente Walking into Georgetown Tobacco is an experience of the senses. First you’re greeted by a distinct and pleasant aroma unique to our store. It’s what brings back happy memories for so many who walk through our door. […]
One of the most frequently asked questions we hear at the store is, “What’s new?” This strong interest from customers in “what’s new” is (in part) what inspires established cigar manufacturers to create new blends and limited editions, adding to the depth of their lines. But what about new companies? How do they find a […]
At our annual Premium Cigar Association trade show last week, we were fortunate to sit in on an amazing Blending Seminar with some of the industry’s greats: Manuel Quesada, Nestor Plasencia Jr., Christian Eiroa and moderated by Michael Herklots. This one hour session was inspiring to say the least — no matter how many cigars […]
It’s the time we all look forward to… when you cut a cigar you love and from that first light to the final ash you experience pure enjoyment. It may have lasted over an hour, or maybe only 20 minutes— but for that brief window in time, you are content. Wherever your thoughts may drift […]
