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Ash Hole Cigar Club: From Industry Leaders to Indonesia and Omaha
Ash Hole Cigar Club has grown from an Arizona cigar community into an international family with 36+ chapters connecting cigar enthusiasts, industry professionals and communities around a shared appreciation for premium cigars, craftsmanship, education and the culture behind the leaf.
The story of AHCC is increasingly being documented beyond chapter meetings and local cigar events. It includes conversations with respected members of the cigar industry, international travel to tobacco regions, interaction with cigar manufacturers and participation in cigar communities throughout the United States and abroad.
The three videos below document different parts of that journey: an industry conversation with Fuente and Meerapfel, an AHCC journey to Jember in East Java, Indonesia, and a visit to the cigar community in Omaha, Nebraska.
Fuente & Meerapfel Present: Meet the Professor
AHCC leadership joined a conversation featuring prominent cigar-industry figures including Carlito Fuente, Jeremiah Meerapfel and José Blanco. The discussion explores cigar culture, leadership, community and the relationships that continue to shape the premium cigar world.
AHCC Around the World
Documenting Cigar Culture From the Tobacco Fields to the American Cigar Community
Understanding premium cigars requires more than recognizing a band or memorizing a tasting note. Cigar culture begins with agriculture, tobacco, craftsmanship, manufacturing, distribution and the people who preserve these traditions.
Jember, East Java, Indonesia
AHCC traveled to Jember, Jawa Timur, to experience one of Indonesia's important tobacco-producing regions and gain a closer view of Indonesian tobacco, premium cigar craftsmanship and the people working behind the leaf.
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
AHCC's Omaha journey documents another side of cigar culture: the American cigar community, relationships between enthusiasts and the social environments where premium cigars are experienced and discussed.
Ash Hole Cigar Club in Jember, Jawa Timur, Indonesia
This video documents Ash Hole Cigar Club's journey to Jember in East Java, Indonesia. The visit connects AHCC directly with Indonesian cigar culture and the agricultural and manufacturing traditions behind premium tobacco.
Jember gives cigar enthusiasts an opportunity to look beyond the finished cigar and better understand the relationship between tobacco origin, cultivation, craftsmanship and the people responsible for turning leaf into a premium cigar experience.
Ash Hole Cigar Club in Omaha, Nebraska
From Indonesia's tobacco culture to the American cigar community, AHCC's journey continued in Omaha, Nebraska.
The Omaha experience represents another part of premium cigar culture: enthusiasts gathering, exchanging knowledge, evaluating cigars and building relationships around the shared ritual of the leaf.
Guests & Industry Voices
Guests: Carlito Fuente (Arturo Fuente), Jeremiah Meerapfel (Meerapfel Cigar and Cameroon tobacco legacy), José Blanco (master blender and cigar educator).
Ash Hole Cigar Club: Dee Evans, James Stone, and Chico Edwards.
Also appearing: Rich Myberg and Melanie Sisco.
From Arizona to a Global Cigar Community
Ash Hole Cigar Club began in Arizona in 2015 and has developed into an international cigar community represented through dozens of chapters.
The focus remains larger than the number of chapters. AHCC is built around relationships, cigar education, community service, travel, cultural exchange and respect for the people whose work makes premium cigar culture possible.
Respect for the Hands Behind the Leaf
Every premium cigar begins long before it reaches a humidor. Farmers, tobacco growers, fermentation specialists, sorters, rollers, blenders, manufacturers, distributors, tobacconists and lounge professionals all contribute to the final experience.
Traveling to cigar-producing regions such as Jember allows the AHCC community to connect cigar education with the real people, places and processes behind premium tobacco.
Cigar Culture, Education & Community
Premium Cigar Education
AHCC encourages cigar enthusiasts to explore different tobaccos, wrappers, blends, vitolas, construction techniques and cigar-producing regions while developing their own palate.
International Tobacco Culture
Premium cigars draw from tobacco traditions around the world, including Indonesia, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Cameroon and other growing regions. Understanding those origins adds context to flavor, aroma, construction and craftsmanship.
Cigar Lounges & Social Culture
Strong cigar communities are built around hospitality, knowledgeable staff, properly maintained tobacco, respectful environments and authentic relationships between enthusiasts.
Mentoring New Cigar Enthusiasts
New smokers should be encouraged to explore, ask questions, record their impressions and discover their own preferences without gatekeeping.
Community Before Clout
The growth of Ash Hole Cigar Club reflects a simple philosophy: cigar culture is ultimately about people.
“We're not a club. We're a family. And if you're a good person who loves cigars, we want you with us, anywhere in the world.”
— Dee Evans
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ash Hole Cigar Club?
Ash Hole Cigar Club is a global social cigar community connecting enthusiasts through local and international chapters, events, education, community service and premium cigar culture.
Where does Ash Hole Cigar Club have chapters?
AHCC has chapters throughout the United States and internationally. Visit the Find a Chapter directory for current chapter locations.
Why did AHCC travel to Jember, Indonesia?
The Jember journey gave AHCC an opportunity to experience Indonesian tobacco culture and learn more about the people, agricultural traditions and cigar craftsmanship behind premium tobacco.
Why is Omaha, Nebraska part of the AHCC story?
Omaha represents AHCC's connection with the American cigar community and the social, educational and relationship-driven side of premium cigar culture.
How can I join Ash Hole Cigar Club?
Visit the AHCC Membership page or locate an official chapter through the global chapter directory.
Where can I watch the AHCC videos?
All three videos can be watched directly on this page or through their respective YouTube links.
