Favorite B&M?

08-27-2009, 10:47 AM

my favorite tobacconist has to be greens of leeds

JJG · 08-27-2009, 11:32 AM

My Houston recommendations:

Spec's downtown- cheapest Padron ani's in Houston. priced at or near cost.
decent selection of other smokes but nothing special. It's a huge liquor store and I suspect they make next to no money on cigars so for many smokes, they sell them at damn near cost. If there is a mark-up, it can't be more than a few cents per stick.

Serious cigars- huge walk-in, tons of good smokes, knowledgeable staff, lots of promo events, probably the best all around store in Houston. also a great mail order place. check out their website. www.seriouscigars.com

The Briar Shoppe- cool store/sh!tty prices. average to boring selection of smokes but they also specialize in pipes and single malt scotches. Go for the scotch and other accesories. skip the overpriced cigars in their modest walk-in. I believe they are an official Fuente dealer so they get Opus/Anejos regularly, but better get in good with the management. I tried to pick up some Anejos once and they told me they got one box earlier in the week and sold it unopened to a regular... well good for him I guess

I haven't been back.

Cigar Emporium- this is my neighborhood shop. not a huge walk-in but not a lot of BS cigars either, just the good stuff. the husband/wife owners are very knowledgeable and stock all the brands we drool over. Pepin, Tats, Cabaiguan, Riqueza, LFD, Padron, Casa Magna, Camacho. Prices are fair. lounge is nice too, with leather couches and a big TV.

There are a ton of places in Houston, these are just the ones I can honestly give my personal opinion on.

rudeJARHEAD · 08-27-2009, 11:34 AM

Town and Country Cigars in Euless Tx. Their staff is excellent, selection is great and they have a lounge/bar in the back. They also host a slew of events to include live music most weekends. Their prices are mid to high but I dont normally go into a B&M because of their prices, and their selection and accomodations make up for that.

jwfish81 · 08-27-2009, 11:59 AM

If you're ever in Springfield, MO check out Just For Him, on Battlefield Rd. Great selection, friendly & knowledgeable staff, but most of all just a great place to hang out!

Snake Hips · 08-27-2009, 12:21 PM

Original Cigar in Denver is the one I frequent most. I know a lot of guys like Havana Manor, but they have a smaller humidor and Original is "cozier" in a way.

Mr. Ed · 08-27-2009, 12:46 PM

In the Pittsburgh area when I have time Allegheny Smokeworks for sure. Great selection and great staff that is very knowledgeable in both cigars and pipes.

When visiting family in Maryland, the best B&M in the Baltimore Metro area has to be The Humidour in Timonium, MD. They have free food sometimes, good deals, great selection, and a lot of events.

Texan in Mexico · 08-27-2009, 03:42 PM

I spend a lot of time between Cancun and Cayman and I would have to say my favorite B&M has to be the LCDH in Cayman. It is by no means the largest but they have a great variety and the owner is truly a legendary figure and the team working there has taught me so much about cigars.

Thanks to Mike for turning me on to them!

08-27-2009, 10:47 AM	#1
adampc22 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Favorite B&M? my favorite tobacconist has to be greens of leeds

08-27-2009, 11:32 AM	#2
JJG Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Houston Posts: 1,260 Trading: (4)	Re: Favorite B&M? My Houston recommendations: Spec's downtown- cheapest Padron ani's in Houston. priced at or near cost. decent selection of other smokes but nothing special. It's a huge liquor store and I suspect they make next to no money on cigars so for many smokes, they sell them at damn near cost. If there is a mark-up, it can't be more than a few cents per stick. Serious cigars- huge walk-in, tons of good smokes, knowledgeable staff, lots of promo events, probably the best all around store in Houston. also a great mail order place. check out their website. www.seriouscigars.com The Briar Shoppe- cool store/sh!tty prices. average to boring selection of smokes but they also specialize in pipes and single malt scotches. Go for the scotch and other accesories. skip the overpriced cigars in their modest walk-in. I believe they are an official Fuente dealer so they get Opus/Anejos regularly, but better get in good with the management. I tried to pick up some Anejos once and they told me they got one box earlier in the week and sold it unopened to a regular... well good for him I guess I haven't been back. Cigar Emporium- this is my neighborhood shop. not a huge walk-in but not a lot of BS cigars either, just the good stuff. the husband/wife owners are very knowledgeable and stock all the brands we drool over. Pepin, Tats, Cabaiguan, Riqueza, LFD, Padron, Casa Magna, Camacho. Prices are fair. lounge is nice too, with leather couches and a big TV. There are a ton of places in Houston, these are just the ones I can honestly give my personal opinion on.

08-27-2009, 11:34 AM	#3
rudeJARHEAD smoke em if ya got em Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: rude Location: Ft Worth Tx Posts: 24 Trading: (1)	Re: Favorite B&M? Town and Country Cigars in Euless Tx. Their staff is excellent, selection is great and they have a lounge/bar in the back. They also host a slew of events to include live music most weekends. Their prices are mid to high but I dont normally go into a B&M because of their prices, and their selection and accomodations make up for that. __________________ DEFENSE OF A NATION IS THE DUTY OF ITS CITIZENS. SERVICE AS A MARINE IS THE HONOR OF ITS ELITE.

08-27-2009, 11:59 AM	#4
jwfish81 Just wandering Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Justin Location: The Ozarks Posts: 97 Trading: (1)	Re: Favorite B&M? If you're ever in Springfield, MO check out Just For Him, on Battlefield Rd. Great selection, friendly & knowledgeable staff, but most of all just a great place to hang out! __________________ Enjoying the outdoors and a good cigar!

08-27-2009, 12:21 PM	#5
Snake Hips Götterdämmerung Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Tyler Location: Directly above the center of the Earth Posts: 1,013 Trading: (10)	Re: Favorite B&M? Original Cigar in Denver is the one I frequent most. I know a lot of guys like Havana Manor, but they have a smaller humidor and Original is "cozier" in a way.

08-27-2009, 12:46 PM	#6
Mr. Ed A horse is a horse... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ed...duh Location: THE Burgh Posts: 499 Trading: (6)	Re: Favorite B&M? In the Pittsburgh area when I have time Allegheny Smokeworks for sure. Great selection and great staff that is very knowledgeable in both cigars and pipes. When visiting family in Maryland, the best B&M in the Baltimore Metro area has to be The Humidour in Timonium, MD. They have free food sometimes, good deals, great selection, and a lot of events.

08-27-2009, 03:42 PM	#7
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Favorite B&M? I spend a lot of time between Cancun and Cayman and I would have to say my favorite B&M has to be the LCDH in Cayman. It is by no means the largest but they have a great variety and the owner is truly a legendary figure and the team working there has taught me so much about cigars. Thanks to Mike for turning me on to them!