Inside M Street takes you behind the scenes of Georgetown Tobacco—our history, our people, and the stories that have shaped our iconic shop on M Street since 1964. Here you’ll find features on our heritage, our team’s top ten lists, and the traditions that make our store a landmark for cigar and pipe enthusiasts.
This is also where we can highlight stories that cover some of the more unique items in our store and stories from our customers.
From deep dives into Georgetown history to in depth articles from our tobacconists, Inside M Street gives readers an insider’s look at the culture, craftsmanship, and character that define who we are.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Many people are searching this week for the perfect gift for Father’s Day. It seems strange then to learn that the very idea of a gift for Dad is what prevented Father’s Day from being recognized as a national holiday for decades. The very first event exclusively celebrating fathers was sponsored by a church in […]
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 […]
Special occasions call for special cigars, and what occasion is more special than a wedding? In the U.S., over 6,000 people get married every day. With Spring upon us, wedding season has already kicked off and over the next few months you’ll likely either be in, or invited to, one of these very special events. […]
With the exception of those who used their vacation days traveling to warmer climes, and the die-hards who braved the cold and wet over the winter, most golfers in the Washington, D.C. area have been waiting for these: the warm, sunny and humidity-free days of spring to dust off their clubs and hit one of […]
