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Wholesale for Tobacconists
The Premium Cigar Distributor Built for Tobacconists
Marquee brands, boutique releases, and humidor depth your customers walk in expecting. Phillips & King has supplied tobacconists since 1906, with 8,000+ SKUs, 50-state tax compliance, and same-day shipping on orders placed before 2:30 PM PT.
🏛️ Serving licensed retailers since 1906
📦 8,000+ SKUs across cigars, tobacco, and accessories
🗺️ All 50 states plus U.S. territories and military bases
🚚 $250 minimum order, free shipping over $1,000
🤝 A division of Kretek International
Built for Your Channel
🏛️ A Distributor That Knows the Category as Well as You Do
Tobacconist customers don't browse, they ask. They want a specific blend, a specific vitola, a specific lighter, a specific cutter. If your humidor can't answer, they'll find a shop that can.
Phillips & King has supplied tobacconists since 1906. We carry the depth, the boutique releases, and the everyday workhorses that keep your humidor honest and your regulars loyal. One vendor, one PO, one shipment, across premium handmades, machine-made, pipe tobacco, lighters, cutters, humidors, and store fixtures.
Premium Category Depth
The Depth Your Humidor Demands
🥇 Premium Handmade Cigars
Top national brands your customers ask for by name: Acid, Macanudo, Romeo y Julieta, Montecristo, Cohiba, Arturo Fuente, Java, Camacho, Oliva, and a deep bench beyond the marquee names.
⭐ Boutique & Limited Releases
Small-batch releases, seasonal drops, and limited editions that give specialty tobacconists a reason to be the destination, not the alternative.
🚬 Machine-Made Cigars & Cigarillos
The everyday workhorses that round out the set and keep traffic moving.
🌿 Premium Pipe Tobacco
Bulk and tinned pipe tobacco for the customers who still walk in for a specific blend.
🔥 Lighters, Cutters & Accessories
Margin-rich impulse items at the counter: torch lighters, single-flame lighters, cutters, ashtrays, and humidor accessories.
🏪 Humidors & Store Fixtures
Personal humidors for retail, plus display humidors and store fixtures so you can merchandise the way the best tobacconists in the country do.
Exclusive Distribution
⭐ Exclusive Brands & Private Label
Phillips & King carries exclusive product lines and private label offerings available only through P&K. That means margin protection on SKUs your competitors physically cannot stock, and a real differentiator when a regular wants something they can't find anywhere else.
Compliance
✅ 50-State Tax Compliance, Handled
Tobacco excise tax is some of the most complicated regulation in retail. Rates and rules differ in every state, and the penalties for getting it wrong are real.
Phillips & King handles state-specific excise tax compliance for regulated tobacco products in all 50 states, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. military bases globally. You order. We ship compliantly. You focus on running your shop.
For California Retailers
🌴 California Retailers: Ask About PK California
We launched PK California as a state-specific platform with tax-included pricing, in-state inventory, and fast fulfillment for licensed California retailers. If your tobacconist shop is in California, this is the fastest way to get product on your shelf.
Specialty Programs
🎯 Programs Built for Specialty Tobacconists
Tobacconists sell on knowledge, humidor depth, and event-driven traffic. Our programs are built around the same.
💰 Monthly Deals & Box Specials
Rotating monthly promotions on top brands so you can plan your set and your margins around what's actually moving.
🎁 Boutique & Limited Allocation
Get early access to limited releases when your dedicated rep knows your store and your customer base.
📰 Tobacco Business Magazine
P&K publishes Tobacco Business Magazine, the industry's source for category insight and retailer programming. It's part of how we support the channel beyond the order.
🎪 Trade Show Presence
Phillips & King is a regular presence at industry events including the PCA (Premium Cigar Association) trade show and Total Product Expo (TPE), where buyers, distributors, and manufacturers connect every year.
Ordering
⚡ Ordering That Respects Your Time
💵 Low Minimum
$250 minimum order so you can reorder fast-movers and fill humidor gaps without overcommitting cash to inventory.
🚚 Free Shipping Over $1,000
Hit the threshold, ship for free across the contiguous U.S.
⚡ Same-Day Shipping
Orders placed before 2:30 PM Pacific Time ship the same business day. Everything else ships within 24 hours.
📋 Net Terms Available
Approved accounts can qualify for net terms. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and EFT (ACH) all accepted.
👤 Dedicated Sales Reps
Established accounts get a real person who knows your shop, your set, and your customer base, not a generic call center.
Wholesale Only
🔒 Built for Licensed Retailers Only
Phillips & King sells exclusively to licensed retailers. A valid retail tobacco license is required to open an account. That keeps the channel clean, compliant, and competitive for the operators who do this the right way.
Why Phillips & King
🏆 Why Tobacconist Buyers Choose Phillips & King
📚 Depth Across Every Category
8,000+ SKUs across premium, machine-made, pipe tobacco, accessories, humidors, and fixtures, from a single vendor.
🏛️ Brand Authority Built Over a Century
Since 1906, P&K has been a primary distributor for the brands your customers recognize on the shelf and the boutique releases they hunt for.
⭐ Exclusives Your Competitors Can't Stock
Private label and exclusive product lines that protect margin and differentiate your shop.
✅ Operational Reliability
Same-day shipping, accurate tax handling, dedicated reps, and a fulfillment operation refined since 1906.
💼 Backed by Kretek International
We're a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kretek International, America's premier importer, marketer, and distributor of specialty cigars, tobacco, and accessories. That's the buying power and brand access behind every order.
Questions
💬 FAQs for Tobacconist Buyers
Does Phillips & King sell to tobacconists?
Yes. Licensed tobacconists, cigar lounges, smoke shops, liquor stores, and convenience stores are core customers. A valid retail tobacco license is required.
Do you carry boutique and limited-release cigars?
Yes. Alongside the top national brands, P&K carries boutique releases, limited allocations, and exclusive product lines available only through us.
Do you carry personal and display humidors?
Yes. Our catalog includes personal humidors for resale and display humidors and store fixtures for merchandising your set.
What's the minimum order?
$250. Free shipping on orders over $1,000 in the contiguous U.S.
How fast do orders ship?
Orders placed before 2:30 PM Pacific Time ship the same business day. All other orders ship within 24 hours.
What states do you ship to?
All 50 states, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. military bases globally, with state-specific excise tax compliance handled on our end.
What payment methods do you accept?
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and EFT (electronic funds transfer / ACH). Net terms are available for approved accounts.
How do I apply for a wholesale account?
Submit your application with a valid retail tobacco license. Approval is typically quick, and your dedicated rep will reach out once you're set up.
Get Started
✨ Ready to Build a Humidor Your Regulars Will Drive Past Other Shops For?
Apply for a Phillips & King wholesale account and get access to 8,000+ SKUs, exclusive brands, boutique allocation, 50-state tax compliance, same-day shipping, and a dedicated rep who knows the specialty cigar channel.