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.
“My Sicilian mother stopped asking me when I was going to get a “real job” and started telling her friends that her son worked in the cigar industry.” That was how Georgetown Tobacco Vice President Walter Gorski recalls the impact of the mid-90s “Cigar Boom.” In 1992, Cigar Aficionado was first published, bringing the joy […]
In March of 1964 the first Mustang rolled off the Ford assembly line. The Beatles were taking America by storm with “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” With so many Mustangs on the road today (probably even playing The Beatles on Spotify) perhaps it’s kismet that something else very special and with real staying power […]
Since finally giving up marrying and divorcing I have been able to devote the proper space in my life to angling and cigars. My angling consists mainly of fly fishing for trout and salmon and occasionally for striped bass in the abundant waters of my home state of Maine. My cigar smoking encompasses the highs […]
Because of our proximity to the White House and all things American History here in the nation’s capital, we take special delight in this week’s “Caucus Brief”, underscoring not just Presidents who smoked cigars but two particular Chief Executives who found time during very busy schedules to value private, special moments with a cigar. For […]
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 […]
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 […]
