Rain City Cigar Kirkland

Rain City Cigar Kirkland is a newer arrival to downtown Kirkland, and the word around town is that it landed already near the top of the list for cigar lovers in the whole Seattle area. Regulars will tell you it earned that reputation fast, and one gentleman who found it while walking the Kirkland waterfront called it hands down the best cigar shop around. Step inside and you're greeted warmly, then given the run of multiple humidor cabinets to explore at your own pace. The selection runs deep.

On the shelves you'll find the heavy hitters like Fuente Fuente Opus X, Padron 1926 and 1964 Aniversario, Ashton VSG and ESG, Diamond Crown Maximus, Davidoff, Cohiba, Montecristo, Arturo Fuente, Rocky Patel, My Father Cigars, Oliva, Padron and Liga Undercrown, alongside boutique names like Tatuaje, Crowned Heads, Herrera Esteli and Aganorsa. People who shop here swear by the hard-to-find sticks and the shop-exclusive cigars you won't turn up just anywhere. They also keep tobacco pipes and smoking accessories on hand. The staff are what folks keep coming back for.

Ask anyone who shops here and the names Tirrell, Kioki, and David come up again and again. One newcomer had a pile of questions and Kioki spent all the time needed to answer every one, even pointing him toward local spots to meet and talk cigars with other enthusiasts. Tirrell has a knack for talking through flavor profiles, brands, and wrapper shades, then steering you toward something that matches your palate. Whether you're seasoned or just starting out, the tobacconists here tailor their recommendations to you.

We've heard the pricing is fair and the shop itself is clean and nicely appointed. Someone buying a gift for a friend said the experience stuck with them a month later, which tells you plenty about how they treat people. If you're after a cigar shop in Kirkland with real knowledge behind the counter, this one's worth the trip.