Layers of the Leaf explores the deeper, more nuanced aspects of cigar and pipe enjoyment—perfect for enthusiasts ready to go beyond the basics. This category dives into the complexities that shape flavor, construction, aging, fermentation, terroir, tobacco varieties, blending philosophy and more.
Written by seasoned tobacconists, these articles peel back the intricate layers of premium tobacco to help readers refine their palate, understand craftsmanship at a higher level, and appreciate the subtle details that make great cigars and pipes truly exceptional.
Something unexpected has been happening at Georgetown Tobacco. Every week, we’re helping a new customer choose their first pipe, pipe tobacco, and the essential tools they need to get started. If 2025 hinted that pipes were making a comeback, 2026 has erased any doubt. After seeing so many newcomers walk through our doors, I couldn’t […]
The Bold Boutique list was created to highlight some of the unique cigars we carry that you simply won’t find everywhere. Whether they are special Limited Editions or a standout for flavor and value, this is a short list that brings a variety of tastes— all with superb construction and balance. Click through our Flipbook […]
Not having much time to smoke a cigar doesn’t mean you can’t have one that is thoroughly enjoyable. These five cigars may be short on time, but they are long on flavor. Click through our Flipbook to see the list! A click on any page will take you to the full description for that cigar.
Each year, our team takes a serious inventory of what cigars we enjoyed the most. The scores are tabulated, and our Top Ten is revealed! The top ten for 2025 are noted for their flavor, construction and consistency. See the list in our Flipbook. A click on each page will take you to the full […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
With all the college graduations and Memorial Day weekend behind us, we find ourselves firmly ensconced in summertime here at Georgetown Tobacco. The streets are filling up with tourists from all over the world, and recent visitors have been greeted by beautiful sunny days without our usual overbearing humidity. It’s the kind of weather that […]
