Why Cigar Club Membership Just Might Be A Smokin’ Good Deal

There’s nothing like sitting back in a comfortable leather chair after a long working day and enjoying a fine cigar along with a beverage of your choice.

Even better, there’s nothing like enjoying a fine cigar and beverage of your choice at your own private cigar club where like-minded people engage in like-minded conversation while blowing off steam and enjoying a good laugh.

Says the professionals at London House, a cigar lounge, Orlando, Fl., offering cigar aficionados access to a private membership to their “Drawing Room” means they can enjoy a luxurious and sophisticated atmosphere for members to socialize and relax in. The Drawing Room, and others like it all over the country, boast a premium selection of cigars that are curated by the world’s most renowned tobacconists. It also offers only the best spirits to enhance the flavor of your cigar choice.

But is membership in a cigar club actually worth the money? Or are you better off enjoying your cigar at home? According to a recent report by Cigar Life Guy, Groucho Marx, the last famous comedian, once said, “I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member.” However, with the many benefits a private cigar club offers, the cigar-loving Mr. Marx might have changed in his mind.

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Benefits To Cigar Lounge Membership

In exchange for an annual fee, the most premier cigar lounges offer the cigar aficionado or even the beginner, a place to “smoke in style.” One of the best features of a membership is said to be not having to pay for “cutting fees” prior to smoking your cigar. In other words, you can bring your own with you cutter, as opposed to purchasing one from the humidor.

Membership is also a problem solver for retailers who rely on revenue but who also possess a key understanding of the way smokers enjoy cigars purchased outside the club. Private, climate-controlled lockers allow members to safely store their favorite everyday cigars along with the rare, more expensive trophy “stick” that are saved for a special occasion. The lounge’s superior ventilation system means smokers don’t need to stand outside in freezing temps or inclement weather to enjoy their cigar.

Enjoying The Cigar Lounge Lifestyle

True cigar aficionados are likely to have their own humidor at home to safely store their favorite sticks.

But membership in a private cigar club means you can stop in whenever you choose to enjoy not only a smoke, but to listen to some smokin’ music or simply watch a game without leaving a bad, stale smell that tends to linger in homes that lack a professional ventilation

Stored cigars in a private lounge means you can light up whenever you want with zero concern for exploded or dried tips. The vibe inside a lounge is said to be essential.

You also need to feel as comfortable as possible even when the lounge is full of people, or you are the only person there.

Cigar Lounge Membership Privileges

Says Cigar Life Guy, aside from perfect cigar storage, most private lounges will offer members major discounts on all retail products. These include difficult to find cigars and even new releases.

Lots of clubs will even allow you to store a bottle of Irish whiskey, cognac, or the spirit of your choice for your sipping pleasure. You can also purchase a bottle of your favorite spirits at a discounted rate, depending on local alcohol purchase regulations.

Tickets to exclusive events, such as an appearance by a bestselling thriller author, always go to member’s first.

Friendships At Cigar Lounges

One of the more pleasurable reasons why cigar club membership just might be a great deal is the ability to interact with other cigar lovers. Trading and sharing opinions on cigars can only “broaden your smoking palate” and increase your knowledge. After all, cigar smoking at an exclusive club is engineered to be a social experience. Therefore, if you’ve been curious about that new pressed cigar everyone has been talking about, or overly curious about the new European cigarillo, there’s no better place to do your research than inside the stately walls of a membership only cigar lounge.

If you’re worried about the cost of belonging to a cigar lounge, they can be surprisingly inexpensive when you consider membership privileges.

If you plan on using the club almost every day, and if you run a business whereby you might have the opportunity to meet and greet with a potential client, the lounge membership can pay for itself.

Disclaimer: The above references an opinion of the author and is for information purposes only. This article is not intended for people living in countries where the usage of the substance mentioned in this post is illegal. Respect the law in your country and/or state. Always seek advice from a qualified professional in the relevant field. Smoking is bad for you and has been proven to cause cancer, among other illnesses.