Buffalo Cigar Fest

@Cigarer @restomod

Went over to check out the new lounge at Smokin' Bear today and wound up having a cigar with one of the owners of Jeneff cigars. I guess it's an older brand that's been sold a few times and this guy is one of the new owners. Made in a factory run by a former Fuente factory employee and fairly regional - he said NY and Pa was his basic sales region.

Anyways - he was one of the manufacturers at Buffalo Cigarfest last year and said it was a great time and we need to go. Music and food were both awesome and patrons could talk with manufacturers and reps. You get your cigars with your ticket but there are also cigars available if you want to buy.
Just thought I'd pass it along - sounds like a good time and I've got it on my calendar.

And FWIW - he went on to tell me he's friends with Jose Blanco and that he is coming for a blending session at Buffalo Cigars in the next few months. He highly recommended it as he said the knowledge you get out of it is fantastic. He claims he's going to try and set up a private one down at Smokin' Bear but that could be more b/s and bragging than reality. Doubt you guys would want to make the drive for something like that - just passing along the info as it was interesting.

Awesome! I suppose I'll have to have a real talk with the gf about coming out cause this keeps sounding better and better... Side note, you just be pretty excited to have a lounge getting put in there

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Originally Posted by Cigarer

Awesome! I suppose I'll have to have a real talk with the gf about coming out cause this keeps sounding better and better... Side note, you just be pretty excited to have a lounge getting put in there

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I am, but it's about a 45 min drive and not just down the street. They close at 7 so weeknights after work are pretty much out but maybe once in a while on the weekend in the winter months I can get over to have one.
Sounds good on buttering up the gf - get to it !

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Originally Posted by restomod

I am smack dab in the middle of the finger lakes, let me know if you need anything.

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You got it Kevin....Is all that white stuff gone??? Big Black Moped don't do well in snow...Best...PS

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Originally Posted by WNYTONY

@Cigarer @restomod

Went over to check out the new lounge at Smokin' Bear today and wound up having a cigar with one of the owners of Jeneff cigars. I guess it's an older brand that's been sold a few times and this guy is one of the new owners. Made in a factory run by a former Fuente factory employee and fairly regional - he said NY and Pa was his basic sales region.

Anyways - he was one of the manufacturers at Buffalo Cigarfest last year and said it was a great time and we need to go. Music and food were both awesome and patrons could talk with manufacturers and reps. You get your cigars with your ticket but there are also cigars available if you want to buy.
Just thought I'd pass it along - sounds like a good time and I've got it on my calendar.

And FWIW - he went on to tell me he's friends with Jose Blanco and that he is coming for a blending session at Buffalo Cigars in the next few months. He highly recommended it as he said the knowledge you get out of it is fantastic. He claims he's going to try and set up a private one down at Smokin' Bear but that could be more b/s and bragging than reality. Doubt you guys would want to make the drive for something like that - just passing along the info as it was interesting.

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That's pretty cool, hopefully I get up that way to check it out! And keep us updated on the details.

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Originally Posted by penna stogey

You got it Kevin....Is all that white stuff gone??? Big Black Moped don't do well in snow...Best...PS

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Still hit or miss right now with the snow, a few inches supposed to drop this week but then 40's this weekend so I hope that the last of it. Bitch about NY is we use salt so even if the snow is gone I don't take my classic out until the spring rains have really washed the roads down. That sh*t eats up metal faster than anything and especially loves to munch on chrome.

Really happy for TONY, he has somewhere to hang out 10 months a year. While the courses are being used for ski runs.:santagrin:

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Originally Posted by AlanS

Really happy for TONY, he has somewhere to hang out 10 months a year. While the courses are being used for ski runs.:santagrin:

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Actually my regular course is a major hub in the maze of snowmobile trails in this area Alan. It's typical to see a dozen trailers in the parking lot where people drive in from Buffalo or wherever there isn't snow to drop and go. About 4 or 5 trails all connect right there and the local snowmobile club operates out of there in the winter. We're a 4 season club - even have a bowling alley !

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We're a month away gents - who is planning on attending ? Should I be getting a ticket or what ?

Tickets say $129 plus $21.35 in EventBrite fees but I saw a post that said discount code BC20 may take off $20 if it still works.

What say you ?

@Hardheaded @restomod you see that Nice Ash in Fairport is having one next Thursday ? I cannot make it as I'll either be driving to Virginia or playing in a golf tournament (yeah I know, long story) but here's the link in case you boys are interested.

https://allevents.in/new%20york/ashf...20002608733954

I'm probably out for the buffalo deal, it's scheduled to be our Ryder cup between to golf courses that day.

I did see the Nice Ash deal but am out of town. I can't catch a break.

I'm going to try to attend. It would be great to meet some of you in person.

Ryan