Tobacco Shops, Cigar Stores Industry Blogs

Bespoke Unit – Cigars

Medium: lifestyle site’s cigar vertical. Covers cigar basics, brand histories, humidors, and how‑to guides for enthusiasts and new shoppers; strong SEO evergreen content (est. monthly readers).

https://bespokeunit.com/cigars/ Readership: 150,000

Blind Man's Puff

Medium: independent review blog. Publishes blind reviews, brand news, and panel ratings with a formal scoring system; read by shoppers comparing sticks across price tiers (est. monthly readers).

https://blindmanspuff.com Readership: 180,000

Cigar Aficionado

Medium: magazine + website. Industry-leading features, ratings, news, and lifestyle coverage with broad consumer and trade reach; influential for brand launches and ratings pulls (est. monthly readers).

https://www.cigaraficionado.com Readership: 2,500,000

Cigar Advisor

Medium: publisher/retailer editorial hub. How‑tos, ratings, pairing guides, and buying advice that ranks well in search; accessible content for mainstream shoppers (est. monthly readers).

https://www.cigaradvisor.com Readership: 900,000

Cigar Coop

Medium: independent news/review site. Daily industry news, PCA/TPA show coverage, and deep‑dive reviews; strong among engaged hobbyists and retailers (est. monthly readers).

https://cigar-coop.com Readership: 160,000

Cigar Craig

Medium: personal blog. Friendly, first‑person reviews and shop‑visit notes; resonates with long‑time hobbyists and boutique brand followers (est. monthly readers).

https://www.cigarcraig.com Readership: 40,000

Cigar Dojo

Medium: community blog + app. Reviews, ratings, pairings, and cultural content; highly social audience and event activations like contests and herfs (est. monthly readers).

https://cigardojo.com Readership: 300,000

Cigar Inspector

Medium: classic review blog. Cigar reviews, buyer’s guides, and brand roundups; useful for price‑to‑performance comparisons (est. monthly readers).

https://www.cigarinspector.com Readership: 90,000

Cigar Journal

Medium: international magazine + site. Global brand interviews, factory tours, travel pieces, and ratings; strong European and premium retail readership (est. monthly readers).

https://www.cigarjournal.com Readership: 300,000

Cigar Obsession

Medium: review site + video. In‑depth cigar reviews, how‑to content, and pairing videos; appeals to shoppers seeking actionable tasting notes (est. monthly readers).

https://cigarobsession.com Readership: 220,000

Cigar Snob Magazine

Medium: magazine + site. Reviews, culture, events, and photo‑forward features; popular for brand storytelling and lifestyle positioning (est. monthly readers).

https://www.cigarsnobmag.com Readership: 220,000

Developing Palates

Medium: review panel + site. Comparative reviews, consensus lists, and palate‑driven analysis; trusted by aficionados tracking nuance across blends (est. monthly readers).

https://developingpalates.com Readership: 120,000

halfwheel

Medium: news/reviews site. Fast, authoritative coverage of releases, legislation, and trade shows; essential daily read for industry watchers (est. monthly readers).

https://halfwheel.com Readership: 500,000

Holt's Cigar Blog

Medium: retailer blog (Holt’s Clubhouse). How‑tos, pairing guides, brand histories, and top‑lists aimed at consumers from beginner to enthusiast (est. monthly readers).

https://www.holts.com/clubhouse Readership: 800,000

JR Blending Room

Medium: retailer editorial hub. The Blending Room features reviews, tips, and factory insights; strong reach among value‑oriented shoppers (est. monthly readers).

https://www.jrcigars.com/blendingroom/ Readership: 600,000

Kohnhed (Cigar Reviews by Katman)

Medium: independent review blog. “Katman” offers colorful, long‑form tasting notes and boutique brand coverage; engaged core of repeat readers (est. monthly readers).

https://kohnhed.com Readership: 70,000

Neptune Cigar Blog

Medium: retailer blog. Buying guides, brand spotlights, and humidor care articles; helpful for shoppers researching before checkout (est. monthly readers).

https://www.neptunecigar.com/blog Readership: 350,000

PipesMagazine.com

Medium: niche magazine + forum site (pipes and tobaccos). Industry news, pipe tobacco reviews, and retail insights; overlaps with full‑line tobacconists (est. monthly readers).

https://pipesmagazine.com Readership: 450,000

Smoke Inn Blog

Medium: retailer blog. Store‑driven reviews, event recaps, and limited‑release spotlights; strong regional influence with national reach online (est. monthly readers).

https://www.smokeinn.com/blog/ Readership: 90,000

The Cigar Authority

Medium: podcast + blog. Weekly show, reviews, and industry interviews; widely followed by shops and brand owners for timely chatter (est. monthly readers).

https://thecigarauthority.com Readership: 200,000