boutique cigar talk

[Nature]

I think it is hardly over, unless the FDA gets their hands in things; then the boutique cigar may be over. I think the Boutique cigar phase parallels the craft beer boom over the last 10-15 years. Could you imagine what would have happened to the craft beers if they had to submit an application for each new beer?!

Although the term "boutique" is being tossed around pretty loosely these days. This in itself is a testament to the popularity as companies attempt to capitalize on the trend. Same with beer, as the giant companies try to disguise some beers as "Craft".

I think one of the appeals of boutique cigars is that they are not readily available or seen everywhere, at least at major retailers or B&Ms. Although, I am fortunate enough that a few of my local B&Ms do a pretty good job of carrying these lesser known lines. To know you are smoking something somewhat unusual creates some interest; at least to us Cigar Geeks.