tabac

What tabac does

Cigar and Tabac Ltd. is a privately held, family-owned brick-and-mortar tobacconist operating from a single retail showroom at 6898 W 105th St in Overland Park, Kansas. Founded in 1982 by Lyn and Bobbie Beyer and currently operated by Lyn and Linda Beyer, the business is positioned as Kansas City's oldest cigar shop. Its core offering is a 1,600 sq. ft. humidor carrying the largest selection of premium cigars in the Midwest, supplemented by a well-appointed smoking lounge, pipe tobacco blends (including small-batch Cornell & Diehl and G. L. Pease lines), hand-crafted smoking pipes, smoking accessories, traditional nasal snuff (including Pöschl and Samuel Gawith), and a rotating inventory of collectibles such as vintage Dunhill pipes, vintage Zippo lighters, and aged pipe tobacco tins from 1991-2017.

The company runs an event-driven go-to-market motion centered on recurring in-store appearances by cigar brand representatives, including Perdomo, Emami, Crowned Heads, Luciano Cigars, and Drew Estate, which drive foot traffic and bundle promotions (buy X get Y free, raffles, gift-with-purchase). Limited-edition allocations such as the Perdomo Legacy Father & Son release and the Oliva Serie V Melanio Soccer Edition humidor are funneled through the storefront. There is no e-commerce platform; all sales are conducted in person, with marketing conducted via a Facebook page, the company website and news blog, and an RSS feed. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows a quote-based, in-store purchase model.

There is no disclosed headcount, no external funding, no parent or subsidiary structure, and no technology platform; the company operates as a lean, family-run specialty retailer serving premium cigar and pipe tobacco enthusiasts in the Kansas City metropolitan area and broader Midwest. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

tabac

Legal name

Cigar and Tabac Ltd.

Website

https://cigarandtabacltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cigar and Tabac Ltd. is a family-owned brick-and-mortar tobacconist in Overland Park, Kansas, selling premium cigars, pipe tobacco, pipes, smoking accessories, and collectibles from a 1,600 sq. ft. humidor with an attached smoking lounge, serving cigar and pipe enthusiasts in the Kansas City area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tobacco Specialty Retail

NAICS

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers (459991)

akta.pro primary industry

Tobacco & Nicotine Specialty Shops (Tobacconists) (CRANADAE)

Keywords

• Cigar retail
• Pipe tobacco blends
• Handcrafted smoking pipes
• Smoking accessories
• Cigar lounge services

Headquarters

HQ city

Overland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail Tobacco Products: Brick-and-mortar retail sales of premium cigars, pipes, pipe tobacco, nasal snuff, smoking accessories, humidors, lighters, cutters, and collectible items. Revenue generated through one-time in-store purchases with occasional promotional events offering buy X get Y free deals.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cigar and Tabac Ltd. is a brick-and-mortar tobacco specialty retailer selling premium cigars, pipe tobacco, smoking pipes, smoking accessories, nasal snuff, and collectible products. Its Overland Park store includes a 1,600 sq. ft. humidor and a well-appointed smoking lounge, with imported products and regular brand-representative events.

Product overview

Cigar and Tabac Ltd is a physical retail cigar store offering a curated selection of premium cigars, pipe tobaccos, smoking pipes, accessories, and nasal snuff products. The store features a 1600 sq. ft. humidor with the largest cigar selection in the Midwest and a dedicated smoking lounge. They also carry limited edition and collectible items including humidors, vintage pipe tobacco, Dunhill pipe collectibles, and vintage Zippo lighters. The business operates primarily as a brick-and-mortar retail establishment without any digital product or technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Cigars An extensive selection of premium cigars sold through the physical store and held in a 1,600 sq. ft. humidor, including cigars imported from artisans around the world.
• Pipe Tobaccos Pipe-tobacco blends for pipe smokers, including Cornell & Diehl and G. L. Pease small-batch blends as well as vintage and collectible tobaccos.
• Smoking Pipes Hand-crafted smoking pipes imported from artisans around the world, including briar pipes, Meerschaum pipes, and vintage Dunhill collectible pipes.
• Smoking Accessories Smoking accessories including lighters, cutters, humidors, and related products for cigar and pipe use.
• Nasal Snuff Traditional nasal snuff tobacco products, including Pöschl's Gletscher Prise Snuff and Samuel Gawith Apricot Snuff.
• Smoking Lounge A well-appointed smoking lounge at the retail store where customers can enjoy their cigars in comfort.
• Oliva Serie V Melanio Gran Reserva Limitada Soccer Edition Humidor A collector's humidor containing 24 Oliva Serie V Melanio 6x60 Double Toro cigars with Ecuador Sumatra natural and Mexican San Andrés maduro wrappers, aged three years after rolling.
• Perdomo Legacy Father & Son Limited Release A limited release honoring the Perdomo family tradition, offered in Gran Figurado size with Ecuadorian Connecticut, Nicaraguan Shade-Grown, and Nicaraguan Maduro wrappers and 10-year-aged tobacco.
• Vintage Dunhill Pipe Collectibles Vintage Dunhill pipes and accessories dating from 1925 through 1976, including solid pewter three-pipe racks and ceramic pipe rests.
• Collectible Zippo Lighters Vintage and collectible Zippo lighters, including commemorative editions and themed designs.
• Vintage Pipe Tobacco Vintage pipe tobacco tins from 1991 through 2017, including Edgeworth Sliced, Balkin Sobranie, McClelland blends, and Dunhill MyMixture.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Emami CigarscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 June 2026Emami Cigars Event on June 26, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM with Mr. Emami (brand founder). Event specials: Buy 5 cigars get 1 free, Buy 10 get 3 free, Buy 20 get 8 free, Buy 40 get 18 free plus accessory. Raffle prizes included.
• Drew EstateminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 March 2026Drew Estate Easter Egg Hunt promotion: Buy 10 Drew Estate cigars, crack open an Easter egg, win a prize inside.
• Crowned HeadscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2026Crowned Heads Cut & Light Event on March 19th featuring Gio Mangual. Buy 5 cigars get 1 free, Buy 10 get 2 free, Buy a box get 5 cigars plus hat and lighter.
• Luciano CigarsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 February 2026Luciano Cigars Cut & Light Event on February 19th featuring expert cutting and lighting demonstrations and featured Luciano selections.
• St. Louis Pipe ClubminorOthers · 14 February 2026Promotion of the 38th Gateway Area Pipe Show & Swap on February 14, 2026 at Webster Groves Masonic Lodge. The store supports and promotes this regional pipe enthusiast event.
• PerdomocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular Perdomo cigars events featuring Phil Isley, Perdomo Sales Representative. Events include product presentations, exclusive deals (buy X get Y free), raffles, and swag. Perdomo Black Friday events and special event nights held at the store.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Holt's Cigar Company: Long-established U.S. cigar retailer (founded 1958) operating retail tobacconist locations plus a sizable online store. Closest comparable on the combination of brick-and-mortar heritage, broad premium cigar assortment, and walk-in humidor experience.
• Cigar Inn: New York City–based cigar retailer/lounge chain focused on premium cigars and walk-in humidor experiences. Closely comparable on a single specialty-store model with on-site smoking.
• Smoke Inn: Florida-based premium cigar tobacconist with multiple retail locations and a strong event/rep-night culture. Comparable in store-with-lounge format and premium-brand focus.
• Famous Smoke Shop: Pennsylvania-based cigar retailer combining a brick-and-mortar tobacconist with a large e-commerce platform. Comparable premium-assortment strategy, larger scale on the digital side.
• Stogies World Class Cigars: Houston-area premium cigar retailer/lounge running brand events and a broad humidor assortment. Comparable store-with-lounge format and premium positioning.
• Mike's Cigars: Florida-based cigar retailer with deep premium inventory, a walk-in humidor, and online sales. Comparable assortment breadth and walk-in retail experience.
• Casa de Montecristo: Chain of premium cigar lounges/tobacconists often co-located with hotels and lifestyle centers. Directly comparable on the lounge-tobacco retail format.
• Cigars International: Large U.S. cigar retailer with both physical retail locations and a national e-commerce platform. Comparable on premium cigar assortment and brand-event merchandising.

Broad incumbents

• Davidoff of Geneva: Global premium cigar and accessories brand operating flagship cigar lounges and retail boutiques. Comparable luxury positioning and lounge-retail concept, though much larger and brand-owned.
• Tinder Box: Long-running U.S. cigar franchise/tobacconist chain with broad product assortment and walk-in retail. Comparable as a multi-store tobacconist brand, though Tinder Box is broader and franchise-structured.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CigarAndTabacltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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