JF Germain Visit?

[rodo]

It occurred to me the other day: since JF Germain seems to struggle to bring enough Stonehaven et al to market, what about going to visit them? Jersey isn't the easiest destination spot so I was hoping someone here could provide intel. Anyone been to visit the factory? Besides the (maybe) chance of actually buying some tobacco, it would be a trip into tobacco history. They are still in the same building since 1820! Okay, probably a vain idyll to imagine returning home with a suitcase full of Stonehaven and Kingsbridge (and not paying taxes!) but a nice idyll all the same. So, who has been?

 

[mawnansmiff]

"..imagine returning home with a suitcase full of Stonehaven"
Then having to deal with Customs!
I wish you all the best on your jolly, please send me a poscard from Alcatraz :wink:
Regards,
Jay.

 

[rodo]

No doubt, Customs would take a grim view of a bag full of Jersey's finest. I don't think I'd mind paying duty on the stuff. It would be worth it to 1) get to go and visit and see the factory and 2) have a goodly supply.
I actually emailed them once to ask a question about product and they replied. A year later I emailed them to ask about my visiting and got no reply. So I'm guessing it is a no.

 

[fitzy]

I'd love to visit. Next time I'm in Brittany visiting my in-laws I'll have think about taking the ferry to Jersey. ::
Although I have to say from the outside you wouldn't even know they are there. I was just looking at their location via google's street view.

 

[jguss]

I'd be surprised if you could buy Stonehaven there, even in the very unlikely event that they had some lying around. It's a custom blend, part of the Esoterica line, and not, I think, available anywhere but the States. Ditto the Sobranie reboot done for Arango. Does anyone know differently?

 

[ericusrex]

I doubt they have a gift shop....