Sweetbriar Smokeshop: let yourself relax a little with a premium cigar

Mat Cornet, The Local’s layout and graphic design editor, enjoys himself at Sweetbriar

Holidays are hectic. We’re rushing around, buying gifts, cooking, and many of us are traveling, too. Finding ways to relax during this busy season is a challenge. Brett Chastain, owner of Sweetbriar Smokeshop offers his customers a way to unwind between whatever chaos this holiday season brings.

“We’re in the relaxation business,” Brett explains. “People come here at the end of a long day to enjoy premium cigars.”

Since 1975 they have been frequenting this family-owned business, located in The Landings. A full-service destination for traditional tobacco products and accessories, Sweetbriar carries more than 400 varieties of premium, handmade cigars. They have a full inventory of pipes and pipe tobacco, imported cigarettes, specialty lighters, cigarette cases and humidors.

“We have a really comfortable shop,” Brett says. Settle into one of the sumptuous leather chairs and enjoy a cigar, and gourmet coffee, with friends. An excellent ventilation system keeps the cozy store comfortable, making Sweetbriar the perfect place to meet friends.

“Cigars are a good way to relax and indulge,” Brett says. “And they are not too expensive.”

Most of the cigars at Sweetbriar start at $2 and go up, which gives the experienced ample options and the curious a convenient entry into the indulgence. From now until Christmas, Brett will have two raffles daily; every $25 spent earns a ticket. Brett is also offer a number of deals, including buy four get one Esteban Carreras and Oliva cigars, free humidors with qualifying purchases, and more.

There are many reasons to visit Sweetbriar. Go to relax and converse with great cigars and gourmet coffee. Find an indulgent gift for the holidays or a special occasion. Maybe get something for yourself, for those moments when you can slip away and unwind. Whatever your reason, if tobacco and tobacco products are your escape, Sweetbriar is your destination.