Milan Tobacconists of Roanoke, Virginia

kairos

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Jan 12, 2014

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• Jul 22, 2014

• #1

I was passing through Roanoke, Virginia, earlier today; and I found myself with an extra hour to kill prior to the start of a scheduled appointment ... so I stopped into Milan Tobacconists on Jefferson Street for a visit.
This was the first time that I had ever visited the Milan shop. Very impressive, indeed. The proprietors were extremely courteous and helpful. The gentleman at the pipe tobacco "bulk bar" helped me to select eight 1-oz samples of tobacco based on my expressed preferences for English and Red Virginia blends; and all of the tobaccos that I selected had been blended by Milan personnel on site at their facility. (I even was permitted to have a quick look at their blending room.)
The folks at Milan Tobacconists are doing some great things for our hobby: a great selection of house-blended tobaccos ... a great selection of pipes and accessories ... and great customer service.
http://www.milantobacco.com

 

cortezattic

Lifer

Nov 19, 2009

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Chicago, IL

• Jul 23, 2014

• #2

I've had good experiences with them. :clap:

 

tbradsim1

Lifer

Jan 14, 2012

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11,066

Southwest Louisiana

• Jul 23, 2014

• #3

I vouch for them as first class people.

 

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theediabeticman

Starting to Get Obsessed

May 5, 2014

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• Jul 23, 2014

• #4

Awesome!

called them for the first time yesterday...wonderful service

 

admin

Smoking a Pipe Right Now

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Nov 16, 2008

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St. Petersburg, FL

pipesmagazine.com

• Jul 23, 2014

• #5

That's great to hear!
I've never been there, but I have spoken to the owner, Renee on the phone, and he is quite nice.
They are a sponsor of this site, and I recently ordered from them myself and had top-notch service.

 

shaintiques

Lifer

Jul 13, 2011

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228

Georgia

• Jul 23, 2014

• #6

I have a ordered before and had a great experience, it would be fun to visit their shop.

 

yohanan

Lifer

Oct 1, 2011

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4,003

Old Belt/U.S.A.

• Jul 23, 2014

• #7

Never have been to the shop, but I have ordered online a few times, and had nothing but a Top Notch experience. :clap:

 

ravkesef

Lifer

Aug 10, 2010

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Cheshire, CT

• Jul 23, 2014

• #8

I can only echo the words of those who have had positive experiences at Milan Tobacco. They're first rate people to deal with on the phone, and I'd certainly enjoy an on site visit, though my wallet might not.

 

shortyeastcoast

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 28, 2013

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• Nov 21, 2014

• #9

Anyone know if their "Celebration" blend a house blend or a re-named bulk? (1-Q?)
Not that I mind either way, I'll be placing an order directly from them immediately.
I was smoking it for the first time this morning and I had almost a dozen people come right up to me and compliment the aroma. Talk about a crowd pleaser! I've got to get more.

 

ravkesef

Lifer

Aug 10, 2010

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Cheshire, CT

• Nov 21, 2014

• #10

Hi Shorty-- ask them. I'm sure they'll be happy to tell you about it. By the way, a lot of their match blends absolutely terrific.

 

drwatson

Lifer

Aug 3, 2010

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toledo

• Nov 22, 2014

• #11

I have not tried one of their blends and thought it was bad, they are all very good. Also good people there too.

 

shortyeastcoast

Starting to Get Obsessed

Jan 28, 2013

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• Nov 23, 2014

• #12

Is it rude to ask a shop if their house blend is a relabeled bulk?

 

murf

Can't Leave

Mar 1, 2013

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• Nov 23, 2014

• #13

I've enjoyed numerous orders and interactions with them. I like their prices on pipe racks, and they have a good selection of Erik Nording pipes.

 

drrock

Part of the Furniture Now

Oct 20, 2011

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Minnesota

• Jun 28, 2015

• #14

I was in Roanoke for a meeting a few years ago & visited Milan Tobacconists - a classic old-time pipe shop. Picked up a couple of their blends to try & have been a customer since. Highly recommended!

 

rhoadsie

Can't Leave

Dec 24, 2013

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Virginia, USA

• Oct 23, 2015

• #15

Nothing but good things to say about this first class establishment. If you have the opportunity, definitely stop by.

 

foolwiththefez

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Sep 22, 2015

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Sunny FL

• Oct 23, 2015

• #16

I like hearing that they truly make their own blends. They have some of my favorite tobaccos in their house blend selections.

 

gsmunoz

Starting to Get Obsessed

Apr 30, 2016

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• Jun 12, 2016

• #17

Reviving this in order to draw some attention to Milan again. They sounds like a great company (I have yet to order from them) but thought that some would enjoy the video interview with Dave Meyer (SP?)
Milan Tobacco Interview (Public Pipe - YouTube)

 

jerwynn

Lifer

Dec 7, 2011

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• Jun 13, 2016

• #18

I haven't done a lot of business with Milan, but want to do more!! And thanks for the rec to visit the B&M! I've enjoyed the blends I've purchased from them A LOT and love being on their emailing list!

 

huntertrw

Lifer

Jul 23, 2014

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The Lower Forty of Hill Country

• Jun 13, 2016

• #19

"I've never been there, but I have spoken to the owner, Renee on the phone, and he is quite nice."
Renée will be shocked and surprised to learn that she is a man. I believe that perhaps you spoke with her husband, David Meyer.

 

ophiuchus

Lifer

Mar 25, 2016

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• Jun 13, 2016

• #20

I've had only good experiences with their online store, four or five pipes ... I'd love to check out their brick-and-mortar location someday. ::