Justin Harris
Justin Harris is a Certified Consumer Tobacconist and professional blogger who has been a lover of the leaf since 2003. In an effort to educate new and experienced cigar enthusiasts, he created CigaHr.com in 2013, relaunched as CigarInsight.com in 2018. It is that focus on education that has enabled him to build relationships with both cigar manufacturers and consumers. Justin is a member of the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association and the Cigar Rights of America, where he serves as the Ambassador for the State of Tennessee. Whether through social media or face-to-face interactions at cigar lounges, Justin is always promoting premium cigars and the experience they provide.
Articles by Justin Harris
How do you Toast a Cigar?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? How you begin your morning will dictate your experiences for the rest of the day. Similar to your morning, the best premium cigar experience starts with a little toast.
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Leonardtown Cigars | Cigarfriendly: Leonardtown, MD
Taking a page from the Old Havana district of Cuba with its bright, fluorescent colors, craft cocktails, and premium cigars, Leonardtown Cigars is one of the latest examples of the Leonardtown, Maryland commercial renaissance.
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IPCPR Now PCA and Adds Consumer Day
As the premium tobacco landscape shifts with FDA regulations, the IPCPR (International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association) felt the only way to stay ahead of legal & legislative challenges was to reposition 1) how they were perceived by legislatures by having a clear and concise na
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Greener Tomorrows: Plasencia 1865’s Environmental Legacy
Is it possible to produce award winning, quality cigars and help to improve the environment? Plasencia Cigars believes so. As one of the world’s largest and high profile tobacco growers and cigar manufacturers, the Plasencia’s continued focus on environmental sustainability methods for producing org
Read More: Greener Tomorrows: Plasencia 1865’s Environmental Legacy
CIGARfest 2019 | Lake Harmony, PA
With the scenic Pocono Mountains in the backdrop and more than 6000 registered enthusiasts, Cigars International (CI), the world’s largest online retailer of premium cigars, hosted its 16th annual, 5-day cigar sensory overload known as CIGARFest.
Read More: CIGARfest 2019 | Lake Harmony, PA
Curtis Draper Tobacconist | Cigar Friendly: Washington, D.C
These days there are very few reliable things coming out of the nation’s capital. Despite all of the political craziness and friction, one place that is consistently peaceful is Washington, D.C.’s most well known tobacconist, W. Curtis Draper (Drapers). Founded in 1887 by William Curtis Draper, it i
Read More: Curtis Draper Tobacconist | Cigar Friendly: Washington, D.C
E2 | E Squared Cigar Lounge | Cigar Friendly: Wilmington, DE
Former banking professional and amateur motorcycle racer Omar Hargis was a regular patron of cigar brick and mortars in the Wellmington, Delware area until a motorcycle wreck sidelined him for 10 months. “Sitting on your deck with a broken leg enjoying cigars…you have a lot of time to think,”
Read More: E2 | E Squared Cigar Lounge | Cigar Friendly: Wilmington, DE
Mina’s Cigar Lounge | Cigar Friendly: Baltimore, MD
What started as an investment in a business quickly became a passion for premium cigars. For Mina Herran, owner of Mina’s Cigar Lounge, the venture didn’t go as originally planned, which proved to be a blessing in disguise. In June 2017 Herran became the first African-American Female owner of a prem
Read More: Mina’s Cigar Lounge | Cigar Friendly: Baltimore, MD
The New Living Room Of Thomas Supply Trade Cigars | Cigar friendly: Laurel, MD
Thomas Supply Trade Cigars opened the retail area first and then the classy and classic lounge in December of 2018, “The Living Room” is now a place to relax, work and socialize on the busy town center.
Read More: The New Living Room Of Thomas Supply Trade Cigars | Cigar friendly: Laurel, MD
The Great Smoke 2019 | West Palm Beach Florida
The Smoke Inn Cigars franchise, which is comprised of 11 retail and lounge locations throughout Florida and Internet retail, hosted hundreds of cigar enthusiasts from all over the East Coast in beautiful West Palm Beach, Florida February 14th – 17th for the 13th Annual Great Smoke.
Read More: The Great Smoke 2019 | West Palm Beach Florida
Nice Ash Cigars & Montecristo Lounge | Cigar Friendly: New York
Nice Ash owner Rob Roth opened 2007 in New York his own establishment with all of the services and amenities he felt were missing in the Buffalo/Depew cigar landscape.
Read More: Nice Ash Cigars & Montecristo Lounge | Cigar Friendly: New York
Main Street Cigar & Pipe Company | Cigar Friendly: Bel Air, MD
Justin Harris ventured north of Baltimore, MD where off the beaten path lies a true gem: the Main Street Cigar & Pipe Company. Upon entering the lobby, Justin could already tell that he was in for a treat and a few hours of enjoyment.
Read More: Main Street Cigar & Pipe Company | Cigar Friendly: Bel Air, MD
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