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BAILEY'S BLOG


Bailey's Birthday Bash
Join us on Friday the 15th from 6-9PM as we celebrate our 6th Birthday! This will also be an LCE MeetUp! Big Tony of Artista Cigars will join us for a Cut & Light Event. Swag, Food, Specials, and a Raffle!
Gary Cruice
May 101 min read


Acadiana Veterans Alliance Bayou Bourbon Bash
Join us as the 5th annual AVA Bayou Bourbon Bash moves indoors this year at The Ruins. Bailey's will be selling premium cigars on the smoking deck (between the Ruins and Agave).
Gary Cruice
Apr 261 min read


A Review of Cigar Shop Etiquette
Jaime and Gary are at PCA the Premium Cigar Association's trade show in New Orleans. There are always many discussions about shop rules/etiquette. The comparisons also generate articles. Do some exploring and share your thought with us - here or in person. Do some exploring and share your thought with us - here or in person.
Gary Cruice
Apr 191 min read


Foundation Thank You Packs Now Available
We recently got a "thank you" shipment from Foundation Cigars! We're passing our good fortune on to you! The "thank you" is not only in the hard to find Aksum, but also in the price - too low to print. Stop in and ask for a Foundation Thank You Robusto or Doble Corona Pack.
Gary Cruice
Apr 121 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


Celebrate St Patrick's and St Joseph's Days with Premium Cigars
Today may be the Ides of March, but this week marks holidays associated with two different Patron Saints. Tuesday the 17th is St Patrick's Day, and Thursday the 19th is St Joseph's Day. You should celebrate both with a premium cigar!
Gary Cruice
Mar 152 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


Indulging in Premium Cigars at Mardi Gras: A Celebration of Flavor and Luxury
Tuesday is Mardi Gras, but you've probably already been to a parade or two. We're curious to know what you've been smoking on the parade route or trail ride. We'll be open regular hours Mardi Gras day (10-10). Maybe stop by, stock up, and share a smoke with us before heading out to celebrate. Check out our thoughts on Mardi Gras premium cigars.
Gary Cruice
Feb 152 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 Shop Favorite Premium Cigar
Time to reveal Bailey's best selling premium cigar of 2026! JC Newman's Trader Jack's Original Toro! We sold more of this spiced baby than any other premium cigar last year! This is the first time that Drew Estate's Isla del Sol is not on our list!
Gary Cruice
Feb 11 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


Bailey's Christmas Party
Join Bailey's Cigar Room on Thursday December 11th from 6-9PM for our Christmas Party. Food, Music, Door Prizes, and Specails!
Gary Cruice
Dec 7, 20251 min read


Christmas Shopping Specials at Bailey's Cigar Room
Thanksgiving has passed, which means we are officially in the Christmas shopping season! We put out all of our Christmas Specials on Black Friday, but thought we'd give you a bit of an overview here.
Gary Cruice
Nov 30, 20252 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


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


Spooktacular Premium Tobacco Selections to Enjoy This Halloween
The end of October and early November blend different cultural and religious traditions. Halloween has roots in Celtic traditions, Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday, and All Souls Day is a Christian observance. We offer some spooktacular smoking suggestions!
Gary Cruice
Oct 26, 20252 min read
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