When it comes to Cigar Smoking, there is one aspect of the pastime that has always left me fascinated – the social aspect. In the relatively short time that I’ve been visiting cigar shops, I’ve met people from all walks of life. It really is amazing how simple small talk with a stranger can develop […]
That Cigar Shop is Dead to Me
As a customer, I have a tendency to be rather picky. In today’s fast paced internet world, buying products online is fast, easy, and typically cheaper than a physical location. With that said, if you want to earn my business and keep me coming to your store you need to provide a service and atmosphere […]
Sir Stogies Cigar Crawl
One of the nicest things about having a local cigar shop to call home is the camaraderie. Imagine the well known scene from cheers as Norm walks through the door and all of the regular patrons call out his name in welcome. It isn’t quite that rowdy when you walk into Sir Stogies but everyone […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 84
It’s once time again for another issue of Brian’s The Week In Smoke. In case this is your first Week in Smoke, be advised that it covers many (though not necessarily all) of the cigars I’ve smoked in the past week (or the past month, or however long it has been since the last issue), […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 79
It’s once time again for another issue of Brian’s The Week In Smoke. In case this is your first Week in Smoke, be advised that it covers many (though not necessarily all) of the cigars I’ve smoked in the past week (or the past month, or however long it has been since the last issue), […]
Brian’s The Week In Smoke, Issue 76
It’s once time again for another issue of Brian’s The Week In Smoke. In case this is your first Week in Smoke, be advised that it covers many (though not necessarily all) of the cigars I’ve smoked in the past week (or the past month, or however long it has been since the last issue), […]
Tarazona Cigars event at Genuine Tobacco
Welcome to another little interview I had the pleasure to do, this time with Eddie Tarazona of Tarazona Cigars at Genuine Tobacco. I really have been enjoying these events and if you have a chance to go to your local b&m for any event at all, take the opportunity and go. Great food, people and […]
Montecristo Epic
Welcome one and all to this review of the Montecristo Epic in the toro size. This cigar is only available at brick and mortar stores and is availble in three sizes, Churchill (7×56), Toro (6×52) and Robusto (5×52). Prices go from $13-$15 MSRP from what I could find. Wrapper : Ecuadorian Habano Binder : Nicaraguan […]
Cigar Shop Review: Gilbertsville, PA – Sir Stogies
Name of Shop: Sir Stogies Date Visited: 05/07/10 Street Address: 1237 East Philadelphia Avenue City: Gilbertsville State: PA Zip: 19525 Phone Number: (610) 473-2814 Hours of Operation: Mon: Closed Tues through Thurs: 11:00am – 8:00pm Fri: 11:00am – 9:00pm Sat & Sun: 11:00am – 6:00pm Website: N/A Location: Above Average Sir Stogies is located on […]
Cigar Shop Review: Houston, TX – Serious Cigars
This review comes courtesy of boomerd35 If you would like to submit a review of one of your local shops, please take a look at our guidelines Name of Shop: Serious Cigars Date Visited: 6/15/09 Street Address: 6608 FM 1960 W City: Houston State: Texas Zip: 77069 Phone Number: 281-397-9800 Hours of Operation: M-Sat 10am-9pm […]