The issue I have is time not the TR. My kind of place, 100 plus cigars, wine, some beer to taste while Smoking your fresh picked cigar for lunch. Never enough time......great support, huge selection. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. read more

Tasting Room - Humidor from bar - Tobacco Shops Near Me - Monona, Wisconsin

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One of our favorite spots to go in Madison! Adam is a true mixologist and is always on top of his game! Amazing cocktails and cigars, and even though I don't smoke, my boyfriend likes to enjoy a cigar now, and the place has an excellent ventilation system so it barely smalls like smoke at all! I would highly recommend the Tasting Room to smokers and non-smokers! Also loved the blankets you can use when sitting out on their patio on the water around the fire pits! read more

I was given a gift card for the Tasting Room and went there to buy a few cigars. Being a novice, I don't know much about them and can't "talk" cigars with any authority. I asked Sam to join me in the humidor and give me some advice. He couldn't have been nicer. He didn't make me feel like I didn't belong there. He described many different cigars and helped me make my choice. Don't hesitate to go there and ask for advice. There are cigars with a range of prices. You won't be made to feel like an ignorant shopper, which I kind of was. read more

Whenever I go on adventures to other cities, I always like to find a nice tobacconist and buy a cigar for the drive, as well as see if there are any interesting tobaccos for my pipe. On this excursion, the Tasting Room was recommended by a fellow brother of the leaf. The exterior looks very... average. It's in a strip mall built in the brick style a number of "high end" strip malls are these days. Walking in, however, makes a world of difference. Hard wood, a wonderful aroma of premium tobacco, the nice murmur of light conversation from the patrons. A nice long humidor, and a pretty nice selection of high end spirits. I immediately was drawn to the display of pipes, which while small, was nicely varied. After that, I migrated to the humidor. It looks oddly small from the exterior, but entering somehow makes a large difference (It's bigger on the inside!). Huge selection of premium cigars, a variety of producers, and the first place I've seen Nat Shermans at in quite some time. My traveling party went pretty much ignored for a good bit of our visit, which was unfortunate, but once I actually got the attention of an employee, they were extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and were more than happy to talk away. Kind of felt like a little bit of a proving, had to show you had genuine interest. An excellent selection of cigars, though the pipe tobacco selection was lacking. Beyond looking at the drink selection, I didn't take advantage of the wine bar portion of the establishment, but it was absolutely worth the stop. Good prices, good selection of cigars, reasonable prices, and a very helpful and friendly staff, once you take a moment to catch their attention. read more

A true gem for cigars in the area. Excellent selection of cigars, the humidor is unrivaled in the area. The pricing here is incredible as well. Add to that the lounge itself is clean, airy and well laid out. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a place to enjoy a cigar in the Madison area. Although I don't drink, their wine selection appears top notch with beer and harder drinks available. read more

We stopped here on a motorcycle ride, per a recommendation from a friend of ours. The sign that was posted asked you to check in at the bar.... We went to the bar and I simply asked "is this where I check in" the bartender looked at me and asked "for what".... So awkward! I simply chuckled and said "I don't know the sign told me to." Fast forward we asked for drink menus... looked it over, and another server went into the Humidor. I wanted to be respectful and simply popped my head in and asked if I could get a sample of their Riesling.... They had 2 listed on the menu, neither of which were known to me.... The sever completely disregarded me and was like sure we have one.... As their walking past me... no acknowledgement, I couldn't even reiterate, they were very dismissive. All I could get out was the menu had two so I was wondering which was.... And that was it. I couldn't even ask my full question. We limit our time out, and I was so disappointed. It wasn't overly busy, very manageable by two servers.... Maybe a total of 12 individuals split up between 3 parties. I'd give zero stars but that wasn't an option. So dismissive and sadly I won't recommend this place to anyone I know. read more

Ok, let's be honest, this is a smoking lounge and makeshift bar for either the owner's friends, or pretentious passerbys. Here's a hint to the owners - you can't taste wine when you're smoking a cigar. cognac, sure... bourbon For Sure... scotch, hell yeah! Wine or beer? No way. Much like how a heavy smoker can't taste the subtle notes of fine cuisine, your palate will be a burned out blah, able only to recognize the meh of mediocre sweet washing away a quickly become stale, acrid ash. I say this strongly to the owners, who are obviously ordering wine they cannot taste, because the offering here is terrible. Now, for the record, I enjoy a good cigar (and they do have good cigars, (as well as really shitty ones - you have been warned)), but you've got to be very careful when you mix the two. or, you'll end up with a place like this. Here's the deal: Ambience: smoke filled; couches to the far wall, filled with people I don't know, who obviously do know one another; everyone watching badgers basketball game; shitty pop-ish music, feels like I'm crashing a college party. Service: terrible - overly helpful, yet completely unhelpful. Owner assumes that you don't know anything about wine, while he himself knows nothing about wine, making him look both condescending and foolish. Owner confuses percentages of grape varietals for flavor, erroneously assuming that those factors alone, in isolation, make the wine. Owner doesn't know enough about own stock to be able to recommend me a wine to match what I'm looking for. Not, being able to find what I want, the owner then upsells me garbage, like a used car salesman, promising me it's the best such-and-such wine he's ever seen for this price. Meanwhile, he's never once described what any of the wines actually taste like. At any rate, I took a risk and bought the recommendation - guess it must be the gambler in me. Well, sometimes you win, and sometimes you loose... and this time, I lost. The two wines that were supposed to be vastly different were suspiciously similar. Both just a middle note of blah, one too sweet, one too thin. Neither worthy of the price, the effort, the carbon footprint. I've MADE better wine. In the end, they were shitty wines, and it a shitty experience. Which is too bad, because I was really looking for something nice. In all honesty, Copps, just down the street, actually has better wines, if you know what you're looking for. Even if you don't, they have a larger selection, so you might as well roll the dice. So, my question to the owners is, did you get this wine because you thought it was good, because you couldn't taste it, or because it was cheap and you thought no one would care? PS dry clean my cigar smoke soaked coat read more

Great place to get great cigars and drinks.comfy chairs. Events for cigars,wine and drinks often.

i had been meaning to check this place out for some time since there are very few cigar shops around madison and finally had an opportunity to drop by today. they have a fantastic humidor with many great and reasonably priced cigars, and the proprietor was knowledgeable and friendly. after choosing several (new to me and) highly rated cigars, i sat at the bar and had a beverage with one of them. the atmosphere is very comfortable and i had an extremely relaxed time decompressing from the day's activities. the only drawback to the tasting room is its hours of operation. for someone who works full-time and has a family, it's difficult to find a window where they're open and i'm free. other than that though, it's a terrific place for any cigar aficionado. read more

I'm not a smoker, but my boyfriend loves a good cigar and it's wonderful we have a place we can go and both enjoy together, since we both love a good cocktail! The place does not smell of cigars like I thought it would, thanks to their amazing ventilation system and it's so cozy! The staff is beyond friendly and truly know how to mix up a delicious cocktail! read more

Great place in Madison to find top notch wines and cigars. The cigar humidor is huge with a fantastic selection. And when you find the one you want, sit down, light it up and enjoy! About the only place in Madison you can do that at. They also have some really nice tasting events where you can try out a variety of wine, scotch and cigars. read more

Probably THE best place to get cigars in the area. I've only been here twice, but I will definitely be going here again soon. They know their stuff and are very helpful. After a short chat about what types of cigars I've had the recommendations came flowing. There's a huge selection, so if you do know what you're looking for they will probably have it. read more

If you are a serious cigar smoker, you will feel right at home. If just looking for wine, go as early in the am or right when they open. The cigar smoke was so intense we drove 40 miles with the windows down on a cold day. Wine selection not as extensive as I expected given its name. The gentleman we dealt with was very friendly and helpful. Perhaps they should think about having a second location called the Tasting Room and rename this one the Smoking Room. read more

Outstanding service from the owner, able to provide detailed notes on the wide selection of cigars. They have just about every brand you could want, from traditional classics like H. Upmann & Romeo y Juliet to all the trendy, newer stuff that is highly rated by Cigar Aficionado, like My Father, San Lotano Habano, etc. if you live in southern Wisconsin, or are just passing through, this is THE place to get your sticks. Laid back, unpretentious vibe too. read more

Bryant was so helpful and knowledgeable. We went in to buy merchandise for a silent auction basket and he went above and beyond to help us create something fantastic!!! read more

I had great experience, Jason is awesome! Jason knows his cigars and he also knows what drinks pair well with what cigar!!! I think I've found a home!!! read more

Very nice place. I love going in here to buy gifts for my father in law!

Best humidor that I have seen. Every time I'm in the humidor the RH is always 70%! The owners are very helpful and knowledgeable, they never make you feel like an amateur. Great selection with reasonable prices. I never leave without purchasing 4 or 5 cigars. Highly recommended! read more

Friendly staff. Great selection. A gem in a sea of wine and cigar stores. If you like personalized attention and recommendations, this is the place. read more

Cool place. Good cigars. Not a big wine guy but from what I know they weren't bad at all. Some prices had me a little confused. Great environment and great staff. read more