Cigar-Maps launched with a bang.

Within 24 hours, a wave of new venues were submitted by Cigar Letters readers.

Two members even submitted the same venue within minutes of each other -
Louisville Cigar Company and Speakeasy.

A good sign.

The United States never ceases to impress.
They go big on their cigar shops and lounges - expansive humidors, leather chairs, private lockers, full bars.

We are yet to see a cigar merchant in the US that doesn’t also operate a lounge.

On the other hand, Europe plays a different game.

In fact, some of its tobacconists are older than the United States itself.

Like À La Civette in Paris, established in 1716, and still operating to this day.

You’ll notice Europe has fewer lounges.
Certain countries have banned indoor cigar smoking.

(We’ll leave policy debates for another day.)

But what some European cities lack in indoor lounges, they make up for with rooftop terraces, old town squares, and coastal promenades where a cigar feels exactly right.

We’ve also received a number of online shop submissions. For now, Cigar-Maps will remain focused on physical venues - places you can walk into, sit down, and light up.

The goal is simple:

To house the hidden gems of the cigar world across the globe - so that wherever you go, you’ll feel right at home.

Don’t forget to create your account here.

Until next time.

Yours,

Cigar Letters

P.S. If you know a US cigar merchant without a lounge - send it in.