Slow Burn Lounge Portsmouth

06/27/2024

Tim and Adam, cousins and life-long buds from Boston, MA, stopped by Slow Burn Lounge, Portsmouth, to partake of some 120 proof New England Barrel Company bourbon (distilled in Kentucky and distributed in Dover, NH). To pair with the bourbon, Tim smoked a Tabak, and Adam enjoyed a Gurkha Grand Age. Get your buddies together and visit us at Slow Burn, Portsmouth and Dover.

06/22/2024

Tracy Maher (Chelmsford, MA) and her friend Melissa Overmiller (Harvard, MA) stopped by Slow Burn Lounge in Portsmouth for drinks and some good laughs before attending the local Cake concert. Tracy had an espresso martini (three coffee beans, right Tracy?!), and Melissa had a dirty martini (cocktail olive and onion included — at her insistence!).

Missing from the photo is Tracy’s husband, Mike, a great guy who opted to not be in the pic.

We hope to see you all again soon. It was nice having you stop by!

06/21/2024

The staff of Federal Cigar and Slow Burn Lounge, Portsmouth and Dover locations, are celebrating the 1776 founding of the United States of America by offering you the pairing of a New England Cigar Militia "76" cigar -- full-bodied and complex -- with a single pour of Four Roses bourbon whisky -- a rich, smooth, one-of-kind spirit -- for only $17.76 (in honor of the Spirit of 1776). NOTE: Four Roses is a favorite of many of our guests, and we recommend trying it neat or poured over a slow-to-dilute king cube for the full experience!

“76" ci**rs are sold as single sticks and in packs of five, so stop by our Portsmouth or Dover locations (Federal Cigar in Epping, NH, also has the “76” ci**rs — but no lounge) to get yours while they last -- because when they're gone, they're history.

06/18/2024

Calling all American patriots and cigar aficionados! The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and one way to celebrate our American freedoms (officially established in 1776) is with the new "76" cigar by Kevin “the Commish” Parow, founder of the New England Cigar Militia (NECM).

The "76" cigar holds significant historical value, paying tribute to the Bennington flag and symbolizing the 13 American colonies that sought independence from Great Britain. It features a prominent “76” in the canton, reminiscent of the year of the Declaration of Independence.

This is the Militia's second release in collaboration with Vintage Rock-A-Feller Cigar Group, following 2023’s Cigar Militia Cigar Reserve No. 1. The "76" features a Mexican San Andres wrapper and all Nicaraguan fillers, and the result is a bold, complex, and smooth smoking experience -- perfect to enjoy at your 4th of July cookout, to share with your buddies, take on a camping trip, or to smoke along with a cold beer or whisky around your backyard firepit.

You can get your "76" ci**rs at Federal Cigar in Portsmouth, Dover, and Epping, NH, or place an order by calling Federal Cigar at 603-436-5363 -- ask for Jeremy Soares, George Dupree, or Luke Shambo.

06/17/2024

Staff Recommendation of the Week:
This week, the staff of Federal Cigar and Slow Burn Lounge recommends the Blackened S84 Shade to Black cigar created by the team of Rob Dietrich (Master Distiller, Blackened Whisky), James Hetfield (co-founder of Metallica), and Jonathan Drew (co-founder of Drew Estates). The cigar's robust Maduro core is joined by a flavorful Connecticut wrapper, bringing out smooth and creamy notes of leather, chocolate, and espresso. Pair the S84 with a drink of Dietrich's Blackened whiskey -- tasting notes of wild oats, maple sugar, caramel, and cinnamon (we recommend having one of our bartenders pour you a double over a king cube)! Stop by Federal Cigar (Portsmouth, Dover, and Epping) for an S84 cigar, and visit Slow Burn Lounge (Portsmouth, Dover) to pair it up with a glass of award-winning Blackened whiskey.

06/13/2024

Have you ever paired a Patel DBS cigar with a Jeremy’s Last Word cocktail? If you haven’t, you’ve been missing out on one of the great cigar/cocktail pairings! Jeremy’s Last Word is a special combination of Highclere Castle Gin, green chartreuse, Luxardo, and fresh lime. Patel’s DBS is smooth, bold, and earthy. Stop by Slow Burn Lounge in Portsmouth or Dover, NH, and experience this for yourself! You’ll be glad you did!

06/10/2024

AVAILABLE NOW! The new “Pledge of Allegience” cigar by Ernest Perez Carillo (EPC). This is a cigar experience you don’t want to miss!

The Pledge of Allegiance blend consists of a dark Connecticut broadleaf wrapper, Ecuador Connecticut binder and fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, along with some broadleaf from Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The smoke is a perfect blend of medium-to full-bodied.

Stop by Federal in Portsmouth, NH, ASAP to be one of the first cigar enthusiasts to experience this truly one-of-a-kind cigar.

05/31/2024

Congratulations Carol Croteau, the first winner of our “Guess the Mystery Lager” contest. One beer on tap is labeled as a “mystery,” and if you can guess what it is, you’ll win a Federale cigar and get 20% off one drink! Stop by the Dover SLOW BURN and see if you can name the lager!

Photo is of Carol and her husband, Jeff.

05/28/2024

One of the world’s premier cigar makers, Rocky Patel, will be at Inn on the Blues in York, Maine, tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29 from 6-pm to close. $85.00 gets you five Rocky Patel ci**rs and a top-of-the-line dinner. For tickets, call Inn on the Blues at 603-767-2269. Do not miss this event!

05/20/2024

One of the most popular cocktails at the Slow Burn Lounge is our Slow Burn Express — just the right combination of dark espresso, Bailey’s, Kaluha, and Stoli Vanilla vodka, topped with three roasted coffee beans and grated chocolate. We have the perfect cigar to pair with the Slow Burn Express, so ask one of our bartenders to direct you to the best one.

05/13/2024

Federal Cigar in Portsmouth, Dover, and Epping may be the premier seller of ci**rs in the area, but we also have a great selection of to***co pipes. Stop by one of our locations and pick up a pipe and one of over 50 selections of to***co (Peterson tins and custom blends). Smoking to***co pipes is growing in popularity, and our staff can show you the best ways to pack and care for your pipe. And yes, you can smoke your new pipe at The Slow Burn Lounge (located at Federal Cigar in Portsmouth and Dover). Pipes make a great gift, too!

05/12/2024

2018-2019 graduates from Marshwood High School, South Berwick, ME, smoking ci**rs and drinking old fashioneds and “mystery lager” (it’s excellent)! Join us at Federal Cigar’s Slow Burn Lounge in Portsmouth, NH, or Dover, NH for a night out with your buddies.

05/10/2024

Tom and Jake — friends from Warwick, NY, on their annual visit to “Slow Burn Lounge.” Both drinking a High West Rendevous, and Jake enjoying a Liga Privada Anniversary cigar. Stop but the Slow Burn and try that winning drink/cigar combo.

05/10/2024

TJ and Erik, best buddies for 40 years and both parachute riggers for the Navy Marines, celebrating their mutual birthdays at Federal Cigar’s “Slow Burn Lounge.” Bring your best bud to Slow Burn to celebrate when it’s his/her birthday! Open 12pm-12am, M-Sun (Portsmouth Location).

05/04/2024

There’s nothing like a family night out at Federal Cigar’s Slow Burn Lounge! Great drinks (whiskey, beers on tap, wine, custom cocktails) and the perfect cigar to pair. Join us anytime, Monday-Sunday, 12pm to 12am (Portsmouth location).

04/23/2024

Stop by the Slow Burn Lounge in Portsmouth or Dover, NH, and pair a great cigar with our locally famous Federal Old Fashioned. Many say it’s the best old fashioned they’ve ever had…and we agree!

04/04/2024

The Bar is open tonight after 6.
Come and have a smoke and a drink 🥃 and unwind!

03/27/2024

Got to see some of my real homies this past week and it was rad!

03/15/2024

Come join us for our Cuban ST. Patrick's event! We are happy to be working with HVC Ci**rs and all their wonderful ci**rs. Reinier Lorenzo Founder of HVC will be joining us in Dover 6-7:30 and Portsmouth 8-Close! Come see what he and HVC are all about! There will be lots of promos running all night!

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02/16/2024

Our own Federale cigar blends just landed and we got all sorts of pairing ideas coming for these wonderful ci**rs! Stop by and give one a shot!

02/13/2024