Category Archives: Makers & Masters

Six Georgetown Tobacco customers traveled with tobacconist, Teresa Wessling, to the Dominican Republic for the 2026 ProCigar Festival—touring legendary cigar factories, visiting tobacco fields, and experiencing one of the cigar world’s most celebrated events. “Epic. Excellence. Captivating. Amazing. Magical.” When I asked the six customers who joined me in February for the ProCigar Festival 2026 […]

From left to right: Brendon Scott, Ferio Tego; Joe Holtman, Davidoff of Geneva (Distributor of Ferio Tego); Teresa Wessling, Georgetown Tobacco; Michael Herklots, Ferio Tego – enjoying a cigar at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. Few names in the premium cigar world carry the weight, artistry, and trust that Michael Herklots has earned throughout […]

Padrón Cigars: A Family Legacy of Excellence If you’ve spent any time exploring fine cigars, you’ve probably heard the name Padrón spoken with a mix of reverence and respect. Here at Georgetown Tobacco, we’ve been proud to offer Padrón cigars for decades — and for good reason. They’re more than just cigars– they’re the product […]

Every great cigar has a story. “The Road to Cigars— A Memoir,” by Dr. Paul Garmirian takes us on a journey through one man’s remarkable life, and Paul’s story is as insightful as it is entertaining. “Go and learn. Come back with a doctorate. I will support you as long as it takes,” said Kevork […]

Life is full of firsts… All of us can remember our first bike, or that fist time solo behind the wheel of our parents’ car with that freshly minted license… and we’d be willing to bet that most of you remember your first cigar. Fast forward to today, with the “gifts” of the internet and […]

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, […]