About Cigar Nation

Founded in Columbus, Built for the Modern Cigar Customer

Cigar Nation was founded in Columbus, Ohio, with a simple idea: buying premium cigars online should feel easier, fresher, faster, and more personal. Built from a logistics and customer-experience mindset, Cigar Nation combines a catalog of 200+ premium cigars with same-day shipping nationwide, climate-controlled storage, and the Burn Clock™ shopping tool to help every customer match the right cigar to the right moment.

We are not trying to be the biggest cigar retailer on the internet. We are building the most useful one for customers who care about freshness, shipping speed, education, gifting, events, and the experience around the smoke.

Who's Behind Cigar Nation

Cigar Nation was founded by Aaron Young, who brings roughly 30 years of ecommerce, fulfillment, and customer service experience to every order. That background shapes everything we do, and it all starts with the customer. From how we store and pack each cigar to how quickly we answer your questions, every decision is made with one goal in mind: giving you the best possible experience, from the first click to the last puff.

Our Catalog

Cigar Nation carries over 200 premium cigars from the world's most respected brands. Our inventory includes Arturo Fuente, Liga Privada, Oliva, Padron, Gurkha, Drew Estate, Rocky Patel, CAO, Punch, Caldwell, and more. From the approachable Arturo Fuente Chateau Fuente to the coveted Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Doble, we stock cigars for every experience level, occasion, and budget.

What Makes Cigar Nation Different

Every order ships from a temperature- and humidity-controlled humidor in Columbus, Ohio. Orders placed Monday through Friday by 3 p.m. ET ship the same day, humidor-fresh from our Columbus, Ohio humidor to smokers nationwide. In Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky, most orders arrive at your doorstep within one to two business days.

The Cigar Nation Burn Clock™ is our signature shopping tool. It lets you shop our entire catalog by estimated smoking time, from Quick Smokes of 40 minutes or less to Weekend Warriors of 70 minutes or more. No other major online cigar retailer makes it this easy to match the cigar to the moment.

Events, Gifts, and Celebrations

Cigar Nation builds custom cigar event boxes for weddings, golf outings, bachelor parties, corporate events, milestone birthdays, and retirements. We also stock celebration-specific cigars like the Arturo Fuente Brevas Royale "It's A Boy" and "It's A Girl" for milestone moments.

Education and Discovery

Whether you are buying your first cigar or your thousandth, Cigar Nation is built to help you find the right smoke. Visit our Cigars 101 education page, use the Cigar Pairing Guide to find cigars that match your drink, or read our Best Cigars for Beginners guide to get started with confidence.

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Premium cigar on a wooden board between two glasses of whiskey

CIGAR NATION Vision

At Cigar Nation, our vision is to create the premier online destination for cigar enthusiasts: a place where tradition meets modern convenience, and where every aficionado, from novice to seasoned connoisseur, feels at home. We aspire to be more than a retailer: Cigar Nation is a lifestyle brand that celebrates craftsmanship, camaraderie, and the rituals of cigar enjoyment. By honoring the heritage of cigar making while embracing innovation in how we connect with our customers, we aim to inspire a community where stories, culture, and lifestyle converge.

Man toasting the foot of a cigar with a torch lighter in a cigar lounge

CIGAR NATION Mission

Our mission is to provide cigar lovers with an expertly curated selection of premium cigars, accessories, and education while delivering unmatched customer service and a seamless shopping experience. From our state-of-the-art, temperature- and humidity-controlled facility in the great state of Ohio, we ensure every product arrives in perfect condition. As a proudly American-owned and operated company, we are dedicated to fostering community and celebrating craftsmanship. More than a store, Cigar Nation is a lifestyle brand, making every purchase an invitation to embrace tradition, enjoyment, and discovery as part of the Nation.