Happy New Year! We’re excited about the new year and look forward to serving you in 2019 with the best cigars, pipes, and tobacco from around the world.
Before we move on to all that 2019 has in store, we’d like to take a walk down memory lane and review some of the great moments of 2018.
Throughout the year, we captured many of those moments in our blog by: 
- Introducing some exciting new cigars
- Sharing our knowledge
- Taking M.A.’s “on the road”
- Answering customer questions
- Assembling ideas for holiday gift guides
If you missed some of these features, be sure to check out the links below and catch up with us!
New Cigars
Last year was a banner year for new cigars at M.A.’s Smoke House. Many of our blog posts featured a variety of new products we’ve added to our shelves including small batch cigars, new blends, and new pipe tobaccos.
Be sure to check out the blog posts below to make sure you didn’t miss out on one of our new smokes.
Introducing the Macanudo Inspirado
M.A.’s Goes Boutique with Small Batch Cigars
Introducing the AVO Syncro Nicaragua
Buddy Recommends: Three Top Cigars You Don’t Want to Miss
Buddy’s Picks: Three New Blends, Three New Experiences
Buddy’s Picks: Three New Blends from The Dominican Republic
Buddy’s Picks: Three More Premium Cigars Handpicked in Las Vegas
Put This In Your Pipe and Smoke It: M.A.’s Smoke House Offers Three New Brands of Pipe Tobacco
“How-To” Blogs
We especially enjoy sharing our knowledge about cigars, pipes and tobacco – and the occasional beverage that goes well with our smokes.
Here, you’ll find a few blog posts that do just that.
Three Guidelines for Pairing Cigars with Beer
Cigar Smoking Tips for Beginners
On The Road with M.A’.s
We like to get out of the shop every now and then and 2018 was no exception. We participated in two events last year: Shreveport Derby Day and Bourbon and Bowties. Plus, our resident cigar and pipe expert Buddy Williams took a longer road trip to the tobacco plantation and manufacturing facility of My Father’s Cigars in Nicaragua.
How I Discovered the Secret to the Success of My Father’s Cigars
M.A.’s Smoke House Makes Annual Visit to “Bourbon and Bowties”
Ask Buddy Features
With more than 30 years of experience at M.A.’s Smoke House, Buddy Williams knows the answer to your questions. Below are blog posts that answer some of the most common questions customers asked Buddy in 2018.
Ask Buddy: Accessories for Cigars
Ask Buddy: Where’s my favorite tobacco?
Ask Buddy: How do I bring back a dried-out cigar?
Ask Buddy: What if my pipe stem breaks?
Ask Buddy: Quality vs. Quantity
Holiday Gift Guides
As you shop for a birthday gift or anniversary present for your favorite smoker this year, you might find some inspiration by checking out our 2018 holiday gift blog posts. Or, just come to our shop and we’ll help you find the perfect gift.
Romeo y Julieta Cigars: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gift for Smokers
Holiday Gifts for the Smoker On Your List
We hope you’ve enjoyed catching up with any blog posts you might have missed! If you have a question you’d like to ask Buddy, click here and post it on our Facebook page. We’ll do our best to get you an answer and you might even see your answer on our Facebook page and website. Finally, if you have ideas for blog post articles you’d like to see on our website in 2019, let us know about those too!