Comments on: What Happens at Cigar Events?

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:31:55 +0000

I think the Ashton folks do a great job throwing events. They’ll usually have a decent deal, they’re very engaging, and they’ll bring some nice bottles of booze with them. Last time I went to one of their shindigs, the guy brought several bottles of Johnny Walker Green label, which isn’t bad at all.

By: JC

JC — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:01:21 +0000

I attended a Perdomo event held by my local B&M, Pops Cigars, at Bailey’s Pub in Newport News, VA. Nice event for sure with plenty of food. They had the standard “buy 3 get 1 free” promotion so I picked up a Perdomo Patriarch (Lonsdale) that I enjoyed while I hung around. I would also recommend a bringing a friend to these……would definitely add to the enjoyment.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:34:06 +0000

I’ve gone to two cigar events in my area now, and I’d have to say unless you know the people who hang out at the shop already, bring a friend. Otherwise, you may end up sitting by yourself for hours with no one to talk to. I guess this is okay if you like to watch sports and be left alone while you smoke, but for me it was just weird. I was having flashbacks to high school awkwardness. ::shudders::

Anyway, I did eventually find people to talk to, mainly because I would start up the conversations myself. I’m a good BS-er, so I was able to fake my way through a little golf and sports talk. (My proudest moment: “I don’t watch a lot of pro basketball, it’s just gotten too commercial. I prefer college ball.”) LOL

So for me, I spend about half of my time at the event wondering why I came at all instead of sitting by myself outside a coffee shop. But I think these events would be really fun if you have a buddy, so if you find yourself isolated socially, you can regroup with your friend for a while.

By: f-stop

f-stop — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:27:47 +0000

Just this afternoon I was at an event at The Outlaw Cigar Co. in Kansas City held for Ernesto Perez-Carrillo and his new solo stick. 200 lb. roast pig, hot dogs, snacks, micro-brew beer and good times!

By: Keith1911

Keith1911 — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:52:36 +0000

The last event I attended was at Maxamar’s in Orange, CA with Partagas. Benji Menendez was there featuring his new Benji Menendez special blend. This was the day after his event in LA. He was there to sign boxes and talk. He is a man with a wealth of information!

By: Al Nelson kwAL72

Al Nelson kwAL72 — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:19:57 +0000

“This outlook is a completely personal one and no one, besides yourself, can tell you what you should spend your money on.”

Has your wife read that sentence? heh heh

Good info Walt.

By: CigarCraig

CigarCraig — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:19:37 +0000

The last cigar store event I attended was a Liga Privada T52 release event at the Wooden Indian in Havertown, PA. The specials were as described above, buy 4, get one, samplers with boxes, etc. We had a great time talking to Marvin Samel and his staff, as well as some of the store regulars. I recently attended a cigar event in Reno which was just a bunch of guys getting together to smoke cigars and hang out. This event is organized every year by an old friend who I met on alt.smokers.cigars usenet group 13 years ago. I guess it would be considered a private event, although everyone is welcome. Walt is right, either a store event or a private herf, you are almost always going to be among friends, whether you have met them them before or not.