I don't often drive across the Valley for a tobacco shop, but after battling the Loop 101 and…read morefinally pulling into Stag Tobacconist in Scottsdale, I immediately understood why people make the trip. The storefront practically says, "Congratulations, you've found the place." And it is - THE PLACE. Whether you're into cigars, pipes, or pipe tobacco, Stag appears to have just about everything you could need. The selection is impressive, but what really sets this place apart is the knowledge behind the counter. I immediately met Rick, the curator and a true tobacconist. He was a little intimidating at first, but within a few minutes I realized I was talking to someone with a lifetime of experience and absolutely no interest in selling me something I didn't need. This week marked 50 years of pipe smoking for him. I explained that I was a longtime cigar smoker just beginning my pipe journey. As I started comparing my cigar preferences to pipe tobacco, he stopped me and said something along the lines of, "Pipes and cigars are apples and oranges." That turned out to be the most valuable lesson of the day. I handed him my shopping list: * Bristle pipe cleaners * A quality pipe pouch * Pipe tobacco He immediately started making recommendations. He put Capstan Blue, Three Nuns ("Three Penguins," according to Rick), and Peterson Nightcap in my hands. They were out of Peterson Deluxe Navy Rolls, and when I asked about their house Burley, he told me it wasn't worth my time. I appreciated the honesty. Then came the conversation that made the trip worthwhile. As I was preparing to check out, Rick asked how many pipes I owned. When I told him, he launched into a discussion about what he calls "ghost smokers"--new pipe enthusiasts who constantly chase the next blend, never spend enough time with one tobacco to really understand it, and never allow a pipe or blend to develop its own character. He explained that tobacco needs time to tell its story, and that dedicating certain pipes to certain blends allows both the pipe and the smoker to develop a deeper appreciation for them. It wasn't a sales pitch. In fact, he talked me out of buying several things I originally planned to purchase. I ultimately left with two tins of Three Nuns, a tin of Cornell & Diehl Burley Flake #5 (which Rick insisted I needed to try), a quality pipe pouch, cleaning supplies, and a beautifully restored estate pipe for $50ish that seemed far too nice for the price. More importantly, I left with a better understanding of pipe smoking than I had when I walked in. That's the difference between a store and a tobacconist. If you're looking for someone to ring up a sale, there are plenty of places that can do that. If you're looking for experience, wisdom, honest recommendations, and people who genuinely care about the hobby, Stag Tobacconist is absolutely worth the drive. I'll be back.

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Large selection. As a beginner pipe smoker they helped me understand…read morebasics of both pipes and the various types of tobaccos.

Amazing customer service. Always open late and very nice to everyone inside the store.read more

Best price in town for my vapes. Huge and varied inventory of EVERYTHING. Always friendly and…read morehelpful.Thanks guys. Very impressed

I came in for cigars specifically. They had a decent selection but either the humidors humidifier…read morewasn't working correctly or there is another issue since most of the cigars I looked at were crispy. Sadly that translates into a bad smoke.

Great smoke shop. The owner was really friendly, nice and very sociable. The owner asked me and my…read moregirlfriend for ID which is good because most shops never hardly ask when you first walk in so that's great. Great shop.

This is the Original On Auk Mor Cigarette, Robacco product and C-Store. It is well inside the the…read morelands of the Akimel O'odham anf Pi Paash people. It is relatively plain and simple, doing two things; sell tobacco, have esential C-Store items: Soft drinks, chips, snacks canbed foods, etc. I walk into the CStore to buy ciggies for my friend. I could drove through. I like stretching my legs and visiting with people inside.

The cheapest in town. Everyone is so nice and helpful. I really enjoy when I go get my cigarettesread more

THE ABSOLUTE BEST NEIGHBORHOOD SHOP! Customer service is always STELLAR!!!! They bend over…read morebackwards to be the best! Have a special request? Just ask, they will do their best to order it for you! I cant say enough positive things! 5 stars just isn't enough!

Best hookah shop in Arizona. We were there for a week and we picked up hookah fruit bowls from them…read moreeveryday.

I love buds.. and Bud's also! Every time I've been here it's friendly attentive and helpful…read moreservice. It's a smoke shop with some cool glass pipes and almost anything else a smoker might need. This is my new smoke shop near downtown!

Frank was great. He seems to know a lot about what's he selling unlike other places …read more 20/10 definitely my new favorite smoke shop in downtown .

Great selection of tobacco and also has great selection of drinks etc for a convenience store. Very…read moreclean and everyone is always very nice here.

Always great place to pick up the bad habit. Great pricing and stock and selection is always spot…read moreon. Will continue to go back.

Was hesitant due to reviews but with the saturation of smoke shops in the verde valley this place…read morehas all the accessories you need for a marijuana user. Quick and easy service as well with decent prices.

Although they have a good selection of glassware with what appears to be awesome pricing, it ended…read moreup just being "meh". We thought we were getting a deal on a specific character bong. Price tag said $29.99, but we found out when we got home we were actually charged $10 more for it. This place isn't exactly near home, as we were just passing by and stopped. It wasn't worth the drive all the way back to argue about $10. That was not the only thing purchased there. We spent a decent amount, so that $10 upcharge would have been nice to avoid. All I can say to other patrons is just to make sure that whatever price tag you saw is what they are charging you.