A Cigar Bar arrives in Stamford

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The room is dark but filled with rich, vibrant colors as soft music lingers in the air. You find yourself sitting in a comfortable leather chair sipping a cocktail while chatting over cigars with an elegant individual sitting in the leather chair beside you. The bartender, Jazmin, checks on you to see if your drink needs to be freshened up… and a short time later, Nick, the owner, wanders by and says hello. The stress of life fades away, and you are transported to someplace in your mind – a happy place filled with decadence and comfort.

Connecticut Cigar Company located at 43 Bank Street in Stamford, Connecticut photo by Kris Forland

Although it sounds like something out of a film noir cigar lounge, the kind of place you’d see in an on-screen club of long ago, you are, in fact, sitting in one of Connecticut’s first new cigar bars in more than 20 years! Connecticut Cigar Company (CCC), located at 43 Bank Street in Stamford, is a happy byproduct of SB 905, allowing for cigar lounges to also hold a liquor license in cities or towns in Connecticut with at least a population of 80,000 people.

Manhattan at CCC (Connecticut cigiar company) in Stamford, Connecticut photo by Kris Forland — Manhattan photo by Kris Forland

While I tend to drink Manhattans, albeit one made with bourbon, the classic paring of a fine cigar with a glass of bourbon is one of life’s simple yet profound pleasures. The pairing of the rich, complex flavors of a well-crafted cigar with the smooth, robust taste of bourbon creates an experience that engages the senses and elevates moments of relaxation.

The tradition of pairing cigars with bourbon has deep historical roots, particularly in American culture. This practice dates back to the 19th century when bourbon, America’s native spirit, began to gain prominence. Kentucky, the heartland of bourbon production, also became a hub for cigar enthusiasts. The complementary flavors of bourbon and cigars—both products of meticulous craftsmanship and aging processes—naturally led to their pairing.

Nick, Owner of Connecticut Cigar Company in Stamford, Connecticut photo via CCC's website — Nick, Owner of Connecticut Cigar Company in Stamford, Connecticut photo via CCC’s website

Gentlemen’s clubs and private smoking lounges of the era often featured well-stocked humidors and a selection of premium bourbons. The ritual of enjoying a cigar with a glass of bourbon became synonymous with leisure, sophistication, and camaraderie. Over time, this tradition has evolved, but it continues to represent a refined lifestyle and a celebration of craftsmanship and heritage. Today, connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike appreciate the timeless pleasure of this classic pairing.

Lounge at Connecticut Cigar Company in Stamford, Connecticut photo via CCC's website — Lounge at Connecticut Cigar Company in Stamford, Connecticut photo via CCC’s website

With its top self array of libations, not just bourbon, and humidors filled with amazing cigars to fit any budget, CCC is a place to be seen in. It’s an experience unlike most available in today’s age in Connecticut. It’s everything good from the days of Mad Men, and still unique enough to be a little bit of a hidden hip treasure of Stamford.

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