Cigars in Sydney and Brisbane

[The Rodster]

Does anyone have any experience of buying and smoking cigars in Sydney or Brisbane? Heading down there at the end of February and always like to try and visit and local cigar shops.

[Johnny Thunder]

I'm not 100% but I think it is as, if not more expensive than here Rodster.

[The Rodster]

That was my fear! I'm flying via Singapore, so may try the duty free there, but looks like I will have to travel fully stocked up.

[nplymouth]

I would check your allowances, Aus is proper cranky about "organic material" - obviously cigars are allowed but worth checking...


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[The Rodster]

Thanks for the heads up!

[smokey joe]

Get on the Friends of Habanos forum which is based in Australia and check with the locals [emoji106]🏾


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[cj121]

I was just thinking that myself They've a base in Brisbane haven't they?

[nplymouth]

I would love to hang with those guys, their video reviews are so funny!!


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[The Rodster]

So, having spent the last three weeks on holiday in Australia, I am happy to confirm that it is probably the most anti smoking country I have visited in the last 20 years! They basically hate smokers. We know all about the anti-branding packaging laws, but the prices are also higher than the UK and all tobacco products are hidden (similar to the UK) in the shops. I visited two cigar shops and both were fairly negative experiences, with the owners of both pretty 'down' about the whole scene.

Definitely take your own if you ever visit!