B&M Paradise

[macsauce13]

Ok so I love my B&M. they seem to get everything and I've always thought that for such a small shop their inventory is spectacular. I walk in today and the inventory looks completely recycled as if it's all new. As I look around I find 6 sizes of Opus X, viaje TNT/50/50/Summerfest, every DPG blend under the sun. They do such a great job with their inventory and I only mentioned a couple!

I found out today that because Dale, the owner, has been in business so long and has made so many friends he gets the first shipments of all the new blends that he wants in the entire state of KY!

This is from my phone so I hope it's coherent but I just wanted to brag on them for doing such a good job!

[jjirons69]

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[md4958]

Sounds like a great shop! You're luck to have a local B&M that appreciates its customers.

Some of us arent so lucky.

[Col. Kurtz]

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:r Love that expression.

[Smokin Gator]

Color me jealous!!!

[kelmac07]

Color me jealous!!!

:tpd: Me too!!

[macsauce13]

Well catch a flight to Lexington and I'll take you to the shop!

[Chemyst]

Does your b&m have a name?
Lexington... anywhere near Richmond, KY?

Chemyst :cool2:

[macsauce13]

Fayette Cigar Store! 30-40 minutes away!

[Kreth]

Fayette Cigar Store! 30-40 minutes away!
Sounds like a great place! BTW, did you know we have a mobile version (http://m.cigarasylum.com) of the site?
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[Ogre]

Color me jealous!!!

:tpd:

[macsauce13]

Thought I would top this since I went back in today and snapped a few quick pics of just the VIAJE lines.

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[RHNewfie]

Are the Viaje really that good? I hear the 50/50 will melt your face right off!!

[darkleeroy]

McKenzie, it's great that you have a B&M where you like to spend your time. I've also been lucky that in both the places where I live and work there are pretty decent lounges to sit around and have a smoke. It's part of the reason why I've been able to get by with a 25 ct humidor for 4 years.

[macsauce13]

Love the B&M! Unfortunately there is a public smoking ban that prohibits the existence of a lounge to smoke in....Ugh....So its just in and out unfortunately

[Brad]

Love the B&M! Unfortunately there is a public smoking ban that prohibits the existence of a lounge to smoke in....Ugh....So its just in and out unfortunately

Huh? I'm in Kentucky all the time, and I wasn't aware of any statewide smoking ban. We smoke all the time at places in Northern Kentucky. :confused:

[macsauce13]

It isn't statewide, its in Lexington.

[DropTheE]

Thought I would top this since I went back in today and snapped a few quick pics of just the VIAJE lines.

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/macsauce13/12ce22a0.jpg
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I am just sitting here crying right now..that's just awesome. Those all look so good.

[jcruse64]

It isn't statewide, its in Lexington.

Schwab's, in Lexington on New Circle Road (for now) has a mini smoking lounge, and the guys are always smoking in the store the few times I've been in.

[macsauce13]

Hmm, I'm pretty sure there is a ban...Maybe not well enforced though! :tu

[macsauce13]

Well here you go... Seems a lot of people don't really understand (including me) the law based on what I've been told.

Lexington, Kentucky was the first city in the State of Kentucky to put into effect a smoke-free ordinance. The Lexington Smoke-Free Indoor Air Law went into effect April 27, 2004 and prohibits smoking in any public building including but not limited to food service businesses, bars, taverns, bingo and bowling centers, pool hall, public areas in hotels/motels and any other building with public access. Penalties for violating this city ordinance begin at $100 for the first offense, $250 for the second offense and $500 for each offense thereafter. Individuals who are smoking in a prohibited area and have been asked to leave as a result can have trespassing charges brought against them should they refuse to leave. There are exceptions to this ordinance such as private homes, hotel/motel guest rooms, designated smoking areas in hospitals and nursing rooms, retail tobacco stores, private organizations and tobacco warehouses.

[darkleeroy]

Sounds like Florida's, Tennessee's ordinance is a little different, the exception list also includes bars that enforce a 21 and older admission.

[stewshi]

There are exceptions to this ordinance such as private homes, hotel/motel guest rooms, designated smoking areas in hospitals and nursing rooms, retail tobacco stores, private organizations and tobacco warehouses.

Looks like to me your favorite shop need to build a lounge :tu

[scottdurand]

I will be in Lexington 2 or 3 times at the end of March and the beginning of April. Is there anywhere in the area that has in store smoking?

[loki993]

Thought I would top this since I went back in today and snapped a few quick pics of just the VIAJE lines.

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/macsauce13/12ce22a0.jpg
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/macsauce13/50c57ac2.jpg
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv324/macsauce13/e8cb91d6.jpg
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Wow, that is by far the most Viaje LEs Ive seen in one place and Ive been looking. I could only wish to have a place that well stocked with Viajes lol

[ajacobs]

Wow- I am lucky out here to find a cabinet with a couple fuente's in it anywhere within 50 miles.

Love the Viaje selection - will you be taking our orders? :-)

[maninblack]

Damn i need to head to KY!

[kelmac07]

2009 Holiday Blends, "Pickle Jar" Exclusivos, TNTs, Double Edged Swords???? :dr :dr :dr :dr :dr

[hscmit]

road trip!

[kelmac07]

road trip!

Hell yeah!! :D

[Eleven]

Hmm, I'm pretty sure there is a ban...Maybe not well enforced though! :tu

In Ohio there is a ban, but there are exceptions. Somehow at The Wharf in Beavercreek, you can smoke in the shop.

[Bill86]

2009 Holiday Blends, "Pickle Jar" Exclusivos, TNTs, Double Edged Swords???? :dr :dr :dr :dr

I'm with Mac, HOLY f**k that is an amazing selection of Viaje's. I'm so jealous, our B&M's don't even know what Viaje's are :td.

[Krish the Fish]

In Ohio there is a ban, but there are exceptions. Somehow at The Wharf in Beavercreek, you can smoke in the shop.

If you were a cigar store prior to the ban, you got grandfathered into being able to smoke indoors. Similarly if you're a tobacco store after the ban (ie 80% or so of the sales come from tobacco) and you have a standalone building, you can also smoke indoors. This is from the owner & manager of my B&M.

But I need to get into this store and restock my box of DES, get my hands on more of those 2009 holiday blends (which are smoking great right now) and see if they have any good Tats (i'm thinking OR blacks, boris, or franks)...

After finals this quarter I might drive down. OR when we have my fraternity formal in Gatlinburg, I might take a pit stop.

edit: By the way, do they take phone orders/ship orders? :)

[macsauce13]

Thread resurrection! haha


For the record, this was months ago...but it looks about the same now! ;)

[maninblack]

I never looked at the date. Oops.

[hscmit]

ha
I didnt look at the date either

[OLS]

Holy carp....18.99 for a dynamite stick? Granted I have not been shopping in a B&M for 10 years or more, but $18.99?? I am guessing that people find these worth that kind of coinage. I might have to
drop in on my B&M and try one or two of these new-fangled cigars.
Me love Cuban cigars.

[macsauce13]

Holy carp....18.99 for a dynamite stick? Granted I have not been shopping in a B&M for 10 years or more, but $18.99?? I am guessing that people find these worth that kind of coinage. I might have to
drop in on my B&M and try one or two of these new-fangled cigars.
Me love Cuban cigars.

I THINK it says $10.99.

I never actually bought any of those when they were around.

[Devanmc]

whats left, i tried calling but he hasnt called me back

[Brutus2600]

Yeah, that's a ton of DES's if it still looks the same! They won't be there for long if Devan is getting involved though, lol ;)

[Devanmc]

the DES are the planto and ORO series, not the exclusivo ones, so im not interested...BUT thats only 2 of the boxes. i wont say more...

[Brutus2600]

I've never been much of a Viaje ho...so I don't know their cigars that well. It does seem there is plenty else to keep your interest however :r

[Devanmc]

I seem to have become one, so it work for me. lol

[Devanmc]

was gunna order a box of something over the phone, had everything set and i think they blew me off...

[chippewastud79]

was gunna order a box of something over the phone, had everything set and i think they blew me off...

Interesting :hm :rolleyes:

[waffle]

Interesting :hm :rolleyes:

We're gonna have to plan a trip down there big dog... and drag along a few of the cincy boys to herf it up with mac!

[Devanmc]

Interesting :hm :rolleyes:

yup, gave her all my info(shipping and CC). She told me she would call me back shortly with the total. Its about closing time and i talked to her this morning :confused:

Admins, dont get me wrong. they havent done anything wrong yet. As she never ran my card. Guess i should of had someone do it in person for me :sh

[maninblack]

Problem with your age again Devan?

[Average Joe]

Any online retailers carry them? -(P

[Devanmc]

Problem with your age again Devan?

lol no just never heard back and damnit ill be 21 in 5weeks! :sl

[maninblack]

Just wondering after that problem you had some time ago with your age and buying cigars.

[Devanmc]

yes i realize i sound like a 12 year old, thank you for reminding me!

[maninblack]

Not sure about that, I've never talked to you. But if you say so. You do look 12 though, Opie.

[Devanmc]

thanks for the new nickname! :td

[macsauce13]

yup, gave her all my info(shipping and CC). She told me she would call me back shortly with the total. Its about closing time and i talked to her this morning :confused:

Admins, dont get me wrong. they havent done anything wrong yet. As she never ran my card. Guess i should of had someone do it in person for me :sh

Who knows what happened, but you guys need to realize that they are VERY small time. I mean tiny. I wouldn't be shocked if that was the first time someone called in for a phone order EVER. lol

[Devanmc]

hmmm interesting. I got a VM right at closing time and she charged my card. So like 10min ago. Guess they got busy or needed to figure out how to deal with a call in order...

[bajaraider]

Sounds like a great shop!

[macsauce13]

hmmm interesting. I got a VM right at closing time and she charged my card. So like 10min ago. Guess they got busy or needed to figure out how to deal with a call in order...

Glad to hear it!