Author page: Dhirien Shah

Dhirien Shah is the founder and CEO of Karma Cigar Bar in Merrillville, Indiana. Since opening in 2006, he has built Karma into the premier cigar lounge in Northwest Indiana and the greater Chicago area — with a walk-in humidor of 1,800+ premium cigars, a full bar program, and a community of cigar enthusiasts who make the 45-minute drive from Chicago. Dhirien's expertise spans premium cigar selection, bourbon and spirits pairings, cigar lounge culture, and the business of building a destination brand.