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Acadiana's Best Smoke/Vape Shop, Again
Bailey's Cigar Room was named Acadiana's Best Smoke/Vape Shop for the second year in a row!
We want to thank all of our loyal customers and supporters. We appreciate both your business and support. If you haven't come by to visit yet, make the short trip to Carencro and see what all the fuss is about.
Gary Cruice
Oct 41 min read


Premium Cigar Storage
Anyone who smokes premium cigars for awhile will start to get a collection. This means you'll need some form of premium cigar storage. Let us help you determine the storage method that is best for you!
Gary Cruice
Sep 203 min read


Cars and Coffee Lafayette Supports Local Students with Back to School Drive
Bailey's Cigar Room will open at 8AM this Saturday, July 25th! We're hosting the Cars & Coffee Lafayette Back to School Drive. Bring some school supplies and enter the Raffle!
Gary Cruice
Jul 191 min read


The American Cigar Making Tradition
For more than 131 years, the Newmans have been dedicated to preserving the centuries-old art of premium cigar making in the United States. This post highlights their story and the America250 premium cigar.
Gary Cruice
Jul 52 min read


Bailey's Brings Home Premium Cigar Finds from PCA
We had a wonderful time at the Premium Cigar Association's tradeshow. We opened a couple of new accounts and ordered plenty of new items.
Gary Cruice
May 171 min read


Celebrating Mom with Premium Cigars: A Unique Gift Idea
Tomorrow is May 4th, as in "May the Fourth Be with You". Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo. Have you gotten the new Street Taco Limited Edition? The big day, though is Sunday. Mothers Day is a week away! Premium Cigars make a great Mothers Day gift - something to share and enjoy together.
Gary Cruice
May 32 min read


Bailey's Closed Easter Sunday
Today is Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of Catholic Holy Week. Bailey's will be open regular hours all week, but closed Easter Sunday. Bailey's Blog also take an Easter break.
Gary Cruice
Mar 291 min read


Drew Estate and Louisiana Cigar Enthusiasts Event
We're trying something different this year. We will combine our Drew Estate event with an LCE MeetUp! Friday March 27th, 6-9PM. Deals, Food, a Raffle, Good Times!
Gary Cruice
Mar 221 min read


Pi Day and Premium Cigars
International Pi Day is Saturday. The accepted estimate of pi is 3.14 or March 14th. No pie, but we'll have our usual cracklin, boudin, and donuts.
Gary Cruice
Mar 82 min read


Impact of Social Media Restrictions on Cigar Enthusiasts and Businesses
You’re not imagining it: Meta has become more aggressive in how it enforces and interprets content related to regulated industries and categories, including tobacco and cigars.
Gary Cruice
Mar 11 min read


Exploring the Rich Heritage of Tobacco in the United States
We offer a few videos and some light reading to enhance your knowledge of premium tobacco in the United States.
Gary Cruice
Feb 222 min read


Premium Cigars for Super Bowl LX
This year we get a rematch! This should be another exciting game!
Super Bowl LX is in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium. Good match-up, cool stadium, with smoking areas - but the real question is "What to smoke?"
Gary Cruice
Feb 82 min read


Bailey's 2025 Top Selling Premium Cigars 5,4,3,2
We started our Top Ten Countdown last week and now cover the next four best selling premium cigars from last year! This is the last week to get in on our LFD Humidor Raffle. Also, Saturday the 31st is the Carencro Parade. Bailey's will close at 3PM that day.
Gary Cruice
Jan 252 min read


Bailey's Top Selling Premium Cigars from 2025
Today we start examining last year's best sellers at Bailey's Cigar Room. Over the next few weeks we'll reveal our Top 10 Selling Premium Cigars. Please share personal favorites!
Gary Cruice
Jan 182 min read


Last Minute Shopping Tips for Premium Cigar Enthusiasts
Christmas is Thursday and Bailey's will be closed. We'll also close early on Christmas Eve (8PM). In the meantime - what premium cigars to smoke, or what to buy a premium cigar smoker?
Gary Cruice
Dec 21, 20252 min read


Meet the Crew at Acadiana's Best Smoke/Vape Shop
We've had quite a variety of folks working at Bailey's over the last 5+ years. We've come a long way from Jaime, Justin, and Gary manning the shop when we first opened. This year, though, we won the Acadiana's Choice Award for Best Smoke/Vape Shop. In case you haven't stopped in recently, we thought we'd introduce those new faces. Tasha Knott - Most of you probably know Tasha. She's worked here part-time for awhile now. If you haven't met her while she's working, you may have
Gary Cruice
Dec 14, 20251 min read


Upcoming Holiday Hours
The Holiday Season is in full swing. That means Bailey's will be making adjustments for the upcoming holidays. Check all the important dates!
Gary Cruice
Nov 23, 20251 min read


Premium Cigars and the Local Cigar Shop
According to you and the Light 'em Up World Blog, our little shop in Carencro, LA seems to be doing the right things!
Gary Cruice
Nov 16, 20252 min read


Understanding Premium Cigar Strength Body and Flavor
Getting the right blend for the best premium cigar smoke is a mix of science and art! Leaves that get more direct sunlight tend to have more nicotine. The best way to determine what you like is to smoke a variety of cigars. Each cigar smoker's journey is personal.
Gary Cruice
Nov 9, 20253 min read


What makes a good premium cigar?
We each have a different set of taste buds and a different palete. We each like different tastes or flavors, and each of us will experience a cigar differently. Is it any wonder that everyone describes premium cigars differently?
Gary Cruice
Nov 2, 20254 min read
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