Not another !&#&%!@ intro >_>

[mrtr33]

Not IN Irvine, but in San Clemente; if you are ever down there, you should check out The California Cigar Company - http://www.californiacigarco.com/ (their selection isn't great, but the lounge is sometimes fun to hang out in. I personally also found it curious when I was asking the guy for some full-bodied Nicaraguans, the suggestions he made. I'm not saying he doesn't know his stock, but there's something weird going on there. If you look at his home page, who would put Acids on the front page? Just seems odd to me) or in Dana Point, Dana Point Cigar and Wine just off of the PCH downtown. They don't have a website, but you can call 949.487.2442.
Have you been to that new Club Aficionado place on El Toro in Lake Forest? Also, check out Tinder Box in South Coast Plaza.

[Silencei2]

Not IN Irvine, but in San Clemente; if you are ever down there, you should check out The California Cigar Company - http://www.californiacigarco.com/ (their selection isn't great, but the lounge is sometimes fun to hang out in. I personally also found it curious when I was asking the guy for some full-bodied Nicaraguans, the suggestions he made. I'm not saying he doesn't know his stock, but there's something weird going on there. If you look at his home page, who would put Acids on the front page? Just seems odd to me) or in Dana Point, Dana Point Cigar and Wine just off of the PCH downtown. They don't have a website, but you can call 949.487.2442.
Have you been to that new Club Aficionado place on El Toro in Lake Forest? Also, check out Tinder Box in South Coast Plaza.

I've heard of the Dana Point Cigar and Wine but haven't been there yet. Never heard of California Cigar Company but I have been to both Club Aficionado and Tinder Box @ South Coast. Club Aficionado is run by some snooty a$$ who over prices all his stuff and has a bar inside his shop which is a $300/yr membership. It's not even in a very nice plaza and like I said, he charges an arm and a leg for all his stuff. He also likes boasting about his "private label" cigars. Tinder Box in South Coast is a pretty nice place, I like the atmosphere and the employees are always willing to answer questions/help. Their cigars are pretty pricey as well but I did get my tobacco pipe there and picked up some sticks.

If you're in the area, or anyone for that matter, I would still recommend Tobacco Barn since its down the street from Club Aficionado and features a large selection, knowledgeable staff and a FREE lounge with some TVs, etc. not to mention the prices are pretty good.

I'm probably going to check out Dana Point Cigar and Wine soon, but probably as soon as I can allocate some money towards my cigar funds... I just picked up a humidor and some sample packs so it's all tapped out.

[mrtr33]

The guy in charge of cigars at my wedding this past spring took me into Tinder Box. He knew somebody, and we were out running errands, anyway. I haven't seen or been in Aficionado, but it sounds like typical OC snobbiness bullshit. I have driven by that Tobacco barn, but never been in it. I think he has been there for a while, if it's the same one I'm thinking about. Some of the newer places might be pricier, simply because of California's outrageous tobacco tax.
Next time I'm down there, I'll have to check those places out. Thanks for the tip.