‘That’s Cigar Love’: Birmingham Women Are Claiming Their Place in the Humidor

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Kristy W. Stewart’s love for cigars started during a snowstorm in Memphis. “The only place that was open for us to take cover was a small cigar shop down the street from the Peabody Hotel,” she said. “They had live music, cigars and everything. The guy came up to me and was like, ‘Do you smoke cigars?’ I said no. He gave me a stick to try. That’s been maybe like 13 or 14 years ago.”

Stewart started her journey with a Tatiana Groovy Blue, which would be akin to Moscato for wine drinkers, featuring a mild and sweet flavor profile with hints of berries, vanilla and honey…

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