I'm fortunate to live in a city with plenty of good tobacco shops. As I've conversed with the staff of some of these shops, I've been a tad disappointed to learn that many of their "house" bulk blends are actually just tobaccos that they got from Lane, McClelland, Dunhill, etc. and renamed after transferring them into a big jar. In response I've found myself drawn to the idea of local, independent blends that aren't available from the big online retailers... blends that truly are house blends. I'm really interested in tobaccos you can only get in certain cities or from specific blenders. What are some of the best tobacconists that at least blend their own tobacco mixtures, if not also manufacture/package them in onsite in their stores? Bonus points if you can recommend their signature blend. Here are a few I've come across in my research:
- L.J. Peretti (Boston, MA)
- Iwan Ries (Chicago, IL)
- J.M. Boswell (Chambersburg, PA)
- Tewksbury (Denver, CO)
- Uhle's (Milwaukee, WI)
- Smoker's Haven (Columbus, OH)
- The Country Squire (Jackson, MS)
What's missing from this list? Definitely interested in international spots as well. Thanks!
- L.J. Peretti (Boston, MA)
- Iwan Ries (Chicago, IL)
- J.M. Boswell (Chambersburg, PA)
- Tewksbury (Denver, CO)
- Uhle's (Milwaukee, WI)
- Smoker's Haven (Columbus, OH)
- The Country Squire (Jackson, MS)
What's missing from this list? Definitely interested in international spots as well. Thanks!
