Raconteuse Cigars

Raconteuse Cigars is one of those Phoenix spots that rewards the folks who take the time to find it. The location is clever and a little tucked away, and locals will tell you it's worth the hunt once you're through the door. Inside, the collection is anything but ordinary.

You'll find lines like Dunbarton Trust, Espinosa, El Septimo, Cavalier, Casa Cuevas, ADVentura, Dissident, and Jake Wyatt, along with the smoking accessories to go with them. Ask anyone who shops here and the name that comes up is Corinne. People who've stopped in swear by her suggestions, walking out with a few she picked and glad they took her advice.

The word around town is that the people running this place are genuinely great to deal with, and they put together some memorable events that keep folks looking forward to the next one. One regular couldn't say enough about a red-meat lovers' pairing selection they were offered alongside a wonderful cigar. A couple of visitors have run into locked doors during posted hours, so it's not a bad idea to check ahead or call before you make the trip.

That said, the cigar selection and the people behind the counter are what bring folks back. If you're after a distinctive cigar shop in Phoenix with a genuinely unique lineup and someone who knows the boxes, Raconteuse is worth putting on your list.