Our Story

Built by an
Enthusiast.
For Enthusiasts.

CigarDig has been in the making since 2010 -- born out of a simple frustration and built into something much bigger. Here's how it happened.

The Origin

A Move That Started It All.

In 2010, a cross-state move forced a hard look at how cigar smokers find and enjoy cigars. The search for an app to locate local retailers and spots turned up surprisingly little -- a few online directories, most either pay-to-list or free but riddled with gaps. For a hobby this rich, the tools were nowhere close to what they should be.

With technology advancing fast and mobile becoming mainstream, the gap between what existed and what was possible was impossible to ignore. That moment of frustration became the foundation of CigarDig.

What started as a solution to one problem grew into something bigger: a one-stop platform for cigar smokers of all levels to find, choose, and enjoy cigars. A place where the community creates the content, the tools power the experience, and every interaction makes the platform more valuable for everyone in it.

"I couldn't understand why there wasn't a better and easier way."

The thought that started CigarDig, 2010
2010
Founded
15+
Years Running
1
Solo Founder
v3
Current Build

Milestones

From Beta to Build.

June 1, 2010
CigarDig Goes Into Limited BetaThe first version opens its doors to a small group of early testers.
July 26, 2010
CigarDig Website LaunchesThe original site goes live -- a directory-first experience for finding retailers and spots.
January 1, 2011
Web Application Development BeginsThe vision expands beyond a directory. A full web app starts taking shape.
March 1, 2011
Web Application Goes Into Limited BetaEarly users get hands-on with the tools that would define the CigarDig experience.
April 1, 2011
Web Application v1.0.0 LaunchesThe first full release. Track, discover, connect -- live for everyone.
June 1, 2011
Web Application v2.0.0 Goes Into Limited BetaA major rebuild. More tools, more community features, more polish.
July 26, 2011
Web Application v2.0.0 LaunchesThe platform that set the foundation for everything CigarDig is today.
2026
CigarDig RelaunchesA ground-up rebuild. Faster, smarter, and built for how enthusiasts smoke today. iOS and Android apps coming soon.

Still built around one idea: great cigars deserve great tools.

CigarDig exists because the community deserves better than a static directory or a cluttered forum. Log your smokes, discover what's next, and connect with people who take it as seriously as you do.

Launch the Web App