The greatest luxury in anyone’s life today is time. It’s part of what makes smoking a cigar or pipe so great. We stop whatever it is that we were doing, cut, light and smoke— whether it’s for 15 minutes or a few hours. Those precious moments, spent alone or with the camaraderie of good friends, […]
Regular readers of “The Caucus Brief” will know that our top ranked cigar for 2022 was the Paul Garmirian (P.G.) Gourmet Series Lonsdale (rolled in 2012). What you may not know is that Georgetown Tobacco’s relationship with Paul Garmirian dates back to 1965, when a dashing young Armenian was conducting post-graduate work at Catholic University. […]
When dealing in fine art, cars, wines or vintage spirits, limited editions are prized for their rarity and beauty. It’s no different in our industry, where many cigar manufacturers and makers of luxury accessories create limited editions that become highly sought after, often selling out soon after they’ve reached our store unless we put a […]
There are some cigars you just know are going to make you stand up and take notice before they’ve even been lit. Their wrappers are often (but not always!) dark and oily, their aroma calling to you even from beneath the cellophane. What exactly makes a cigar “bold?” Does that mean it’s spicy? Full-bodied? Strong? […]
“Calm and Objective Judgement…” Who couldn’t use a little more of that (especially in this town)? In 1950, Albert Einstein wrote, “I believe that pipe smoking contributes to a somewhat calm and objective judgement in all human affairs.” Watch any pipe smoker and you’ll see that it’s true: Each puff is time to ponder; each […]
Happy New Year!!! Tobacconists at Georgetown Tobacco may have the greatest job on earth. Every day, we get to walk into a beautiful store filled with over 600 cigars from which to choose. It’s our responsibility to smoke them all so we can make appropriate recommendations for our customers. So what did our team smoke […]
Surrounded by some of the country’s best universities, Georgetown Tobacco has been fortunate to have many bright students and grads join our team. These young adults often move on to start their careers in their chosen fields, but for a select few, the experience of working at Georgetown Tobacco creates a lifelong love of the […]
Georgetown is never prettier than during the holidays. M St. lampposts are adorned with wreaths, each building is outlined in glowing white bulbs, and eager shoppers dart from stores and cafes. The picture above from the Georgetown Business Improvement District captures the spirit beautifully. You’re bound to hear Nat King Cole’s famous words at some […]
Santa isn’t the only one making a list. Whether you’re shopping for friends, relatives or colleagues, if you have a cigar or pipe smoker in your life, you’re in luck: The options are truly endless to find something that will make them smile and we are here to help! We’re proud to have extensive depth […]
The holidays are upon us, starting with the greatest feast of all: Thanksgiving. It’s a time to gather together with friends and family, share in a great meal and then relax with a great pipe or cigar. It’s also an opportunity to choose something really special, and Davidoff has released their limited edition Year of […]
