Chris
For the pipe smoker, I suggest trying one of our three newest creations: Eureka!, Evocation and Lothlorien. Also, we are excited about the return of Savinelli pipes to our store. On March 23 from 2-6 pm, we will be bringing out over 30 of these wonderful Italian pipes. Starting March 5, we will be putting up pictures of the pipes which you can check out on the new Savinelli page on our website (starting March5).
A few years ago we came out with a line of house cigars, unique to our store, called the Project X. They come in 4 sizes (a half Corona called the Little X, Robusto, Toro (called the XXX), & Gordo). What makes these cigars unique is the inclusion of Latakia in the filler, giving them a petty, smoky note. The Toro uses a slightly different wrapper than the other 3 sizes, They have all aged very nicely and are priced very affordably for the Canadian market.
Smoke and Enjoy!
Aaron
With Spring on the horizon, it is time to get out there and start to prepare the garden. This is the perfect occasion for a more inexpensive cigar like one of the many offerings from Quorum Cigars. They come in a variety of sizes (Robusto, Toro, & Churchill) from one of 3 different lines (Quorum Shade, Quorum Classic, & Quorum Maduro) and are one of the most consistently well-made bundle cigars we have. This is in large part thanks to the expertise of the cigar rollers at J.C. Newman.
This season is also a great time to take a break with a bowl of Solani Aged Burley Flake. This all-burley blend has a very slight hint of sweetness and is one of the smoothest blends out on the market. Even if you are a quicker smoker, it is really difficult to get tongue-bite from this blend.
Stephen
Eagle Modern is a very earthy yet cool-smoking burley blend that Stephen would like to recommend for the month of March. This is one of those blends that works well in slightly cooler temperatures and that foreshadows those warm, pleasant days ahead.
The CAO Flathead Carb, a rich & beefy 6×60 cigar, may be just what the doctor ordered in March. This is an especially good choice for the cigar smoker who is trying to expand his/her wings. Not an entry level cigar, but a great move up the ladder. Look forward to a full-bodied ‘thick smoke’ experience. Come into the shop and let me know what you think.
Anna
Happy March everyone!
Mark the transition of the season with a bowl of Evocation. This is one of 3 new blends currently being featured, with the other two being delicious aromatics. Evocation is “natural” blend – all flavour notes are provided by the tobaccos themselves. It uses three different Virginias along with tobacco spices, providing a great puff for those that smoke their pipe ‘intentionally.’ It is full-bodied and a blend that is much better suited for more intermediate pipe smokers. It is also a nice choice for those fans of the Seattle Pipe Club blends Potlatch or Mississippi River. Sadly, the former Master Blender of S.P.C. Joe Lankford left this earthly plane in 2022, and Evocation pays homage to him. This bowl is for you Joe!
Do you need a way to display and rest your ever-growing collection of pipes? Anna recommends you get one of the beautifully made pipe stands by Anton & Co Pipes from Ukraine. These are expertly made using ash wood that is locally harvested from around their workshop in Lviv. The father & son duo (Alexander & Ivan) are true craftsmen, paying extra care to great quality while still keeping things affordable. These are a meaningful purchase indeed.
Cody
Well it is time to March. The ides is nigh, so equip your cadre with a toga full of CAO MxTwo Daggers. Smaller format double Maduro style cigars can deliver a cunning amount of rich flavour in a convenient five pack concealable container. Plus, the size allows you to puff and plot in small doses, staying one step ahead of the season’s machinations.
Perhaps your taste buds would benefit from a clap and jostle from the always lively Donnybrook pipe tobacco. Resplendent with the dark, intricate and unctuous essence of Irish stout and whisky, this blend will take on whatever shenanigans the day has to offer. There’s nothing more suitable for a St. Paddy’s festive fracas.