Cigar and Smoke Shoppe, Bangor

11/05/2024

Just in today. An awesome offering from CAO!!

10/17/2024

Our latest offering from Foundation Ci**rs. The Tabernacle Knight Commander.

“Tabernacle Knight Commander derives from a prestigious honor the Ethiopian Crown Council bestowed upon Nicholas Melillo, owner of Foundation Ci**rs Company. The order was established by Emperor Menelik in 1889 as an order of Knighthood of the Ethiopian Empire to foreign and domestic civilian and military officials and individuals for service THE country Foundation Cigar Company, a distinguished name in the cigar industry, proudly presents its latest masterpiece, The Tabernacle Knight Commander, 6 x 3/4 x 52 Perfecto with a Connecticut Broadleaf Wrapper.
Crafted with unparalleled expertise and utilizing the finest premium to***co, this exceptional cigar pays homage to the rich Ethiopian heritage and embodies the spirit of philanthropy. The inspiration behind Tabernacle Knight Commander derives from a prestigious honor the Ethiopian Crown Council bestowed upon Nicholas Melillo, owner of Foundation Cigar Company. Melillo was humbled to receive the title of Knight Commander of The Ethiopian Star of Honor.

The Order was established by Emperor Menelik in 1889 as an order of Knighthood of the Ethiopian Empire to foreign and domestic civilian and military officials and individuals for service to the country. It is with great pride and reverence that the Tabernacle Knight Commander pays tribute to this noble accolade.

Setting Tabernacle Knight Commander apart from the rest is its noble purpose. Foundation Cigar Company has pledged to donate all proceeds from the sales of this remarkable cigar to Ethiopian Charities. The brand aims to contribute to various philanthropic endeavors through this initiative, from scholarships to rebuilding churches. Nicholas Melillo, the owner of Foundation Cigar Company, remarked, “Receiving the Ethiopian Star of Honor is an extraordinary privilege and an honor of a lifetime. The Knight Commander vitola is my tribute to this esteemed recognition, and I am proud that 100% of all wholesale proceeds will be contributed directly to charity, making a meaningful difference in the lives of Ethiopians.” Tabernacle Knight Commander is meticulously handcrafted, boasting a premium blend of to***cos from the world’s most renowned growing regions.
Encased in a luscious Connecticut Broadleaf wrapper, the cigar features a San Andrés Mexican Binder and carefully selected fillers from Estelí and Jalapa, Nicaragua. The ci**rs have been aged 15 months in cedar before being packed to be shipped. Knight Commander will be introduced at the PCA trade show in Las Vegas and will begin shipping to cigar shops this fall. This cigar will be a limited yearly release of 700 boxes every fall.”

10/15/2024

The 2024 Weller is in and moving fast. You don’t want to miss out on this one. That smooth Sumatran wrapper with aged broadleaf binder from the USA give this 2024 offering a unique smoke that is next level.

10/04/2024

If y’all could come take some of this Drew Estate off my hands, I’d really appreciate it. Happy Friday!!

10/02/2024

Who’s the one person you would like to smoke a cigar with? What are you smoking?

My answer changes every time I think about it. Def would smoke an M81 with James Hetfield. Mike Tyson is high on my list. Any master blender like Jon Drew or Steve Saka would be cool.

10/01/2024

This beautiful ashtray will class up any home lounge, and make you the envy of all your friends. I only have one.

09/30/2024

Are you ready for Halloween? We are. We’ve got the 2024 Tatuaje Werewolf Redux, as well as the 2024 Filthy Gooligan. They are both spooktacular!! Come n get ‘em!!

09/25/2024

Back by popular demand.

09/20/2024

We had a great summer at the Cigar and Smoke Shoppe. In addition to our regular summer peeps from all over the US and Canada, we welcomed many new customers to Maine.
As colder temps approach, I’d like to remind y’all that we have the warmest cigar joint around. We have coffee, hot chocolate, and cider. Good people , good vibes, fine ci**rs, what more could you ask for? (Photo courtesy of a guy that Smokes Ci**rs and Plays the Blues).

09/20/2024

A podcast done at our Freeport shop. Well done Josh! https://www.facebook.com/share/sY2MDqEjuwUsNWVn/?mibextid=WC7FNe

On this "Ci**rs on the Road" trip we visit Freeport Ci**rs & Wine in Freeport Maine...

09/13/2024

I had a couple sous chefs come in the shop today from the cruise boat in town. They were looking for torches for crème brûlèe. We hooked them up with a couple table top torches and a few cans of Xikar premium butane. The Cigar and Smoke Shoppe has it all!

09/11/2024

FYI to all. We are not the owners or purveyors of the Bangor Cigar Enthusiast FB page. Any information shared on that page is the opinion of the owners of that page. They do not reflect the views or values of the Cigar and Smoke Shoppe. If any of you have questions, please feel free to DM me, or call me at the store. I am there to serve you as always.

09/11/2024

Hey y’all. I hope you all are doing well and staying Smokey!
Summer is almost behind us and fall is on the way.
We had a great summer season, and now as we head into fall, we invite you to come relax in our smoking lounge.
Thank you for your patronage and loyalty.

09/07/2024

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is, “what’s new?” Long time customers and new customers alike love to try new ci**rs.
Many of the offerings we bring in are not “new”, but are new to the Cigar Shoppe. Recently we’ve brought in “new” lines from industry leaders like Kristoff, Ferio Tego, (aka Nat Sherman), Plasencia, and more.
Our “newest” offering comes to us from Mexico. Yes, Mexico. You’ve probably smoked ci**rs with San Andres wrappers at one point. It’s personally one of my favorite wrappers. Te Amo, our newest offering, has the San Andres wrapper, along with Mexican binder and filler from the Turrent factory.
I personally have not tried one yet, but am excited to do so. They’ll be on our shelves next week at very reasonable prices.

Crafted in the historic Turrent factory, the home of the famed San Andres wrapper and the iconic Toro size, Te Amo is a testament to cigar excellence. At its core is the 100% Habano San Andres filler, harmonizing with a five-year-aged Negro San Andres binder and enveloped by the Habano San Andres exterior. A fusion of time-honored lineage and modern boutique allure, Te Amo delivers an unmatched experience for the discerning aficionado. Experience the legacy, embrace the boutique charm of Te Amo.

09/02/2024

The Cigar and Smoke Shoppe will be open our regular hours, 10-7 today. We look forward to seeing you.

07/30/2024

You asked for them, we got ‘em. A very limited quantity of Opus X Angel Share. Come n get ‘em.

07/18/2024

Just in!! The new Aksum from Foundation Ci**rs.
Ecuadorian Sumatra wrapper that highlights the to***cos tucked underneath. The Connecticut Broadleaf binder along with long-fillers from Estelí and Jalapa, Nicaragua, round out this medium-full bodied sonnet with ample notes of sweetness and wood. Made by AJ Fernandez and rolled at the famed Tabacalera Fernandez, the quality of Melillo's newest creation is kept to the highest standards.