Photo by: Christopher DeVargas
Last week, fall arrived. While warmer temps might persist here and there in Las Vegas, we still say it’s time to celebrate the new season, and light up a cigar and pair it with a cocktail. Cigar season is here, folks, and we’re here to give you the lowdown on where to enjoy.
Eight Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas is everything sexy and slick you’d want in a cigar lounge, from the décor to the bar and the outdoor lounge. Start the season off right with a killer cigar and cocktail pairing, the new H99 Toro cigar from Liga Privada paired with the Old Pal cocktail, a blend of Knob Creek rye, Dolin dry vermouth and Campari. “It’s a great, medium-bodied cigar that often gets overlooked because it’s the newest blend of the Liga Privada line,” says Ian Floranza, general manager of Eight Lounge. “Once guests give it a try, they love it. … (They) pair very well with each other giving each enough contrast to enjoy both the drink and cigar.”
Eight’s cigar selection is impressive, with brands including rare and standout choices like My Father & Tatuaje La Union, 50th Anniversary Padrón, the limited production Montecristo Espada Signature, the $6,000 Gurkha Maharaja, Chinese zodiac cigars from various brands and a new cigar that Floranza is especially excited about, the Year of the Snake Plasencia cigar. Eight’s cigar aficionados are all well-versed in every cigar for sale and love to take a deep dive into guests’ preferences to put together a specially curated cigar and spirit pairing.
Photo by: Mike Kirschbaum
If you happen to find yourself at Caesars Palace or Paris Las Vegas, stop into Montecristo Cigar Bar. Each offers its own vibe, and here we highlight the newly opened location at Paris. The Parisian setting gives off an air of an elegant European smoking lounge. Try the Sparrow’s Edge cocktail with Diplomático rum, Amaro Averna liqueur, Domaine de Canton, orange bitters, lemon and a smoked top paired with the Espada by Montecristo cigar. The cocktail blends sweet, sour and bitter with oak and vanilla notes while the cigar has notes of dark chocolate, roasted coffee and spices. “A cigar aficionado manager is available to provide insight and help guests select the best cigar for their palate,” says Roy Angeles, Montecristo Cigar Bar manager. “… All team members have vast knowledge and experience and are happy to assist guests with cigar and drink pairings.” Guests also have the chance to snag the La Flor Dominicana Salomon Unico cigar, a cigar specifically made for the property. Very similar to the popular Andalusian Bull cigar from the brand, this medium-bodied version has a slight spice throughout and is stamped with the Eiffel Tower.
Paris Las Vegas. caesars.com
Resorts World Las Vegas. eightloungelv.com
Photo by: Christopher DeVargas
More to Explore!
Stop at Aria for a cigar bar tour. Located steps from one another are the Lift Bar, High Limit Lounge and Baccarat Lounge, each with a carefully curated cigar and cocktail program. Between all three locations, find cigar selections like Montecristo White Label, Davidoff Aniversario No. 3, Rocky Patel Decade, Arturo Fuente Chateau, Camacho Connecticut and Romeo Y Julieta Reserva Real. Pair the cigars with some standout specialty cocktails like the Daybreaker with Angel’s Envy bourbon, Demerara, chocolate and orange bitters, the Spiced Espresso Martini with Dos Hombres mezcal, Licor 43, Kahlúa, espresso and chocolate bitters, or the Apple Blossom with Macallan 12 Year Scotch, apple simple syrup and baked apple bitters.
Go where the locals and frequent Vegas visitors like to go when it comes to cigars and cocktails, Chocolate City El Septimo Cigar Bar and Lounge. Enjoy a walk-in humidor that holds more than 2,000 cigars. With perfect weather upon us, enjoy the front and rear patios, both with views of the Vegas skyline. The cigar lounge offers a full food and bar menu and plenty of inside seating on roomy leather sofas and chairs set within an upscale environment. VIP areas are offered, and enjoy weekly Friday night parties with live DJs.
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