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A-1 International Cigars & Pipes
Category: Shopping Tobacco Shops Tobacco Shops [Edit]
530 8 Avenue SWCalgary, AB T2P 3S8
(403) 262-8286
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
2 reviews for A-1 International Cigars & Pipes
2 reviews in English
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Review from Philippe G.
Calgary, AB
Everything you need in a cigar lounge and Chico is the best cigar aficionado in the city.
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Review from Nick S.
11/7/2011 5 Check-ins Here
I walk by this place several times a week during my noon hour "quest for food." Most times, my pace slows for a moment, as the smell of fine cigars is wafting through the doors.
Now, I've been known to burn a rope now and then when the occasion warrants, so the aroma is pleasant to me.
Today, rather than pausing, I decided to check the shop out. Perhaps find something to pair up with a nice single malt for the weekend.
It turns out, this place was completely not what I was expecting. But in a good way.
Now, the shop had the things I WAS anticipating: a walk in humidor fully stocked, various accessories like higher end cutters, personal humidors, etc.
But what was completely unusual was the smoke hanging in the air - people had been lighting up in here - and what looked like an empty brandy bottle behind the counter.
That... and a room off the back with a "Members Only" sign above the entrance.
This area, complete with TV, fireplace, and wood paneled walls, looks pretty much like what I'd imagine a "den" should be, if you were retiring to one for a smoke.
Around the table were bottles of scotch awaiting the next club member... interesting! I guess some guys hit this place during the day, rather than Starbucks. And indeed, some guy was just chilling in there, having a Cuban for lunch.
In the end I didn't buy anything, and I have no idea what the "membership" costs, but the place was definitely unique.
I'll likely be back, next time I have something remotely worth celebrating, for a Cohiba of my own.
7/30
