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Great cigars and great company. Life is good.

So, I had my best experience as a cigar smoker tonight. I haven't had a cigar in a couple of days. My local B&M is closed on Sundays, but there's one about a half an hour from me that is open. I've wanted to check it out for the longest time. So, me and a buddy went out there. It was amazing. This was the first real cigar shop I've ever been in. We walked into the humidor, and he had a huge selection. He even has his own blend made by Oliva. So, the owner comes in, and he was one of the nicest guys I've ever met. He asked what I liked, and gave me a few suggestions, and told us to make ourselves at home. My buddy, who has never bought any cigars, made his first big purchase. He bought seven cigars total, two of them being Padron 1964 Anniversaries, which he bought for me and him to smoke there. We get our sticks, and we have a seat in the lounge in front of the big screen, light up, and watch the Rangers' game. This was the first Padron I've ever had, and it was amazing. The owner shares a real passion for cigars, and you could tell instantly. I've rarely gone into a business and had someone sell me on their establishment like this guy did. We'll certainly be going back as much as we can. I ended up getting an AF Hemingway, Oliva Serie G, Oliva Serie V, Perdomo Reserve 10th Maduro, and a Rocky Patel Edge. I just thought I would share such a great experience with the community.

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  • gmill880gmill880 Posts: 5,947
    Sounds like a awsome day Matt ...
  • phobicsquirrelphobicsquirrel Posts: 7,347 ✭✭✭
    sounds like a good time to me.
  • Jetmech_63Jetmech_63 Posts: 3,451 ✭✭✭
    Welcome to the wonderful world of B&M's and smoking lounges! Please enjoy your stay
  • Matt MarvelMatt Marvel Posts: 930
    My buddy has never really been into cigars. He's smoked a few with me, but he's never been that into it. After tonight, he said he was hooked. So, I guess I brought in another BOTL, haha.
  • KriegKrieg Posts: 5,188 ✭✭✭
    Matt Marvel:
    My buddy has never really been into cigars. He's smoked a few with me, but he's never been that into it. After tonight, he said he was hooked. So, I guess I brought in another BOTL, haha.
    lol..."feel the power of the Darkside...."

    "Long ashes my friends."

  • bigharpoonbigharpoon Posts: 2,963 ✭✭✭
    Man, that sounds like a really good time. I wish I had a place like that around here.
  • akakirbyakakirby Posts: 9
    I'm still looking for a place like that around here, the places closest to me that sell cigars are really just cigarette stores with a few cigars.
  • bbc020bbc020 Posts: 1,422
    In richmond...check out Havana Connections. I always stop at the one out in Short Pump on my way back home from SE Virginia
  • akakirbyakakirby Posts: 9
    yeah, I have gotten a few recommendations to check them out just have not had a chance to get over there, After looking at there website they seem to have a lot better selection then the few places near me.
  • bigharpoonbigharpoon Posts: 2,963 ✭✭✭
    There's a town called Short Pump?
  • bbc020bbc020 Posts: 1,422
    bigharpoon:
    There's a town called Short Pump?
    might be considered more of a shopping area...tons of retail, huge mall, etc
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