Cigar Depot

Cigar Depot in Douglasville is a proper cigar store, and the people who know their sticks tend to come here for the selection. The humidor gets a lot of love from regulars, well stocked and organized, kept fragrant with lampe berger, and stocked with names that serious smokers hunt for. Ask anyone chasing Padrons and this is where they point you. The shelves also carry pipe tobacco, tobacco pipes, and a full range of accessories, including Xikar cutters and lighters that folks say hold up for years.

Behind the counter you may find J.D. and Howard, and the word around town is that they know their products cold. People who lean on their advice come away with the right cigar for the occasion, and more than one longtime smoker will tell you the selection here is the best around, especially if you want lampe berger items and pipe tobacco under one roof. One regular put it plainly: check this place out and you won't be disappointed.

A couple of practical notes worth knowing before you go. The owner has moved to a no smoking policy inside, something the staff will explain is tied to insurance trends across the trade, so plan to buy and enjoy elsewhere. And we'll be honest, locals are a little split on the welcome you get at the counter, with some raving about the expertise and others wishing for a warmer greeting. Our take: come for the humidor and the knowledge, and lean on the staff for their expertise, which is where this Douglasville cigar shop is at its strongest.