Absolute Cigar Shop

Absolute Cigar Shop has earned a real following in Brickell, Miami, and it is easy to understand why once you step inside. The heart of the place is the walk-in humidor, well stocked and carefully kept, where the cigars stay properly humidified. Regulars talk up the depth of the selection, including OpusX, Anejos and Padron, alongside plenty of classics and a few less-common finds for anyone who likes to dig. They also carry tobacco pipes and blended pipe tobacco, so it is not strictly a cigar-only shop.

Ask anyone who spends time here and they will tell you it is a comfortable spot to actually sit and enjoy a smoke. There is a lounge inside with leather chairs and seating outside as well. It is not a huge room, but people describe it as relaxed and welcoming, the kind of place where you plan to stay for one cigar and end up losing a few hours to good conversation. We have heard the drinks are a nice touch too, and folks single out Stephanie's espresso martini as one to try.

The word around Miami is that the owner and staff know their stuff and treat people right. One visitor who first stopped in back in 2008 came back years later and found the selection and service just as strong. Fair pricing comes up again and again, which makes it a favorite for locals and traveling cigar folks alike. There is the occasional grumble, and one guest had a sour experience over a product mix-up, but that runs against the grain of what most people say about this shop.

With a solid four-plus reputation built over well more than a hundred visits, Absolute Cigar Shop is one of the better-regarded cigar spots in the city. If you are looking for a cigar shop in Miami where you can grab a smoke and unwind, this one is worth the trip.