Cigars With Melissa
"Little Moments, Big Memories."
Treat your guests to an experience they'll want to talk about for years to come.
OUR SERVICES
We curate cigar experiences at events and celebrations with knowledge, expertise, and passion.
Treat your guests to a fashionable, interactive, and interesting experience by adding a Cigar bar & a Cigar Sommelier to your celebration.
Our Process: ~ Melissa will help you choose cigars for your event, this is where her knowledge and expertise shine. ~ We keep your cigars safe in a properly humidified space. ~ Then, on the big day, we set up a cigar bar and entertain your guests with cigar etiquette, interesting facts, & flare.
This is a memorable & unique interactive experience that adds sophistication and specialty to any event big or small.
"The Cigar is the Perfect Compliment to an Elegant Lifestyle." ~George Sand
A Little About Melissa
She is a native Oregonian with a ten year stay in Seattle / San Francisco.
She began her career in cigars at Rich's Cigar Store (one of the oldest standing tobacconists in the country) managing their Flanders location as well as their social media for five years. Currently she is enrolled at Tobacconist University working towards a Cigar Sommelier Tobacconist credential.
Melissa loves her urban lifestyle, however she is a country girl at heart. She gets her nature fix by hiking, backpacking, and traveling.
Her favorite cigars are Padron, she loves working with the public, & lives in downtown Portland Oregon.
Melissa's Blog: http://www.cigarswithmelissa.wordpress
Interested In Having Cigars At Your Event?
We are here to answer any questions you may have.
What Sets Melissa Apart
25 Years of Service
"Smoking an excellent cigar is a true pleasure. For several years now, I have relied on Melissa's expert knowledge to find cigars that match my tastes and budget. She shares a genuine enthusiasm about her product that I appreciate. I truly enjoy my weekly cigar shopping with Melissa."
~Kathleen Hagberg (Owner of Bijou Cafe of 42 years)
Knowledge
"During my 5 year stay at Rich's Cigar Store (131 year old Tobacconist) I delved into cigar culture head first. Learning about our industry has been a privilege. The high level of craftsmanship, detail, and passion that goes into this industry, reminds me often of why and how cigars are in the top tier echelon of excellence among global specialty goods. "
"My taste in cigars span wide, which serves our customers well, but my most unique skill is building rapport and trust. People come to me knowing I'll send them home with something enjoyable that suits their palate well."
~ Melissa Arnold
Enthusiasm
"Cigar culture gives you an unusual window to create rare, intimate moments with perfect strangers, from all walks of life. What's not to love about that? " ~ Melissa Arnold
"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men." ~ Roald Dahl
"Smoking cigars is a luxury that should synonymously link to pleasure. It's my job to share that kind of experience with my clients." ~Melissa Arnold
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