Discover Your Local Tobacco Shop

By Maryanne Goff


The discount tobacco store on the corner or local strip mall provides cigarettes, pipe tobacco, cigars, and smokeless tobacco. There are people though who want a different experience. If you want something with a variety or will suit your desire, then discover your local tobacco shop.

A growing trend is to roll your own cigarettes. The thinking behind its growing popularity is that by using an organic product or one that has not been chemically treated, it is a healthier than the traditional brands. When purchasing from a grower or small company that makes their own blends, the smoker can verify if anything has been added to the mix and if so what the fillers are.

In addition, RYO popularity is due to the low cost associated with it compared to purchasing manufactured cigarettes. Smokers are able to concoct their own blend of leaves including adding flavors they prefer. There are no artificial chemicals or fillers added. Another larger factor to smoking RYO is the hand rolled smokes are much stronger, thus the person smokes less.

Those who do not want to deal with rolling the cigarettes can find tubes at most specialty tobacco shops. The tubes can be purchased with the filter attached or without a filter. They are made of cigarette paper and may also be flavored. Filters are available flavored, in menthol, or charcoal. Someone wanting to try RYO should be able to find everything they need including instruction at an establishment.

Pipe smokers will also frequent establishments where they can purchase traditional prepackaged blends or a special blend they can design for themselves. In addition, many business owners are master blenders and are happy to design a blend specifically for a person. They often offer unique pipes including antiques. They will also have cleaners, special lighters, ash trays, tins, boxes, and numerous other items specifically designed for this style of smoking.

Cigar smoking is another pastime that is experiencing a revival. Due to the social nature of cigar smoking, many cities have at least one nightclub, bar, or restaurant where cigars have been added to the menu. There is often an expert on staff that will guide a new smoker to a stick that will suit their taste.

A smoking lounge is usually attached to a cigar shop. However, this depends on local laws regarding smoking at a business. Once the cigar has been purchased, customers relax and visit with old and new friends in the comfort of large chairs and discuss current events, business, sports, and anything else on their mind. Also, one can usually always find a television, chess set, or pool table for their enjoyment.

There are many different types of smoking enjoyment available. Find a tobacco shop that offers more than just cigarettes, pipe tobacco, and cigars. If you smoke cigarettes you might be interested in RYO. Pipe smokers may want to find a local business where the blends are mixed by hand on the premises. Cigar smokers can discover different flavors and strengths also at a local Cigar shop.




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