Hamlet Paredes visiting Chicago for an event at Up Down Cigar

[5thStarChicago]

I asked Rob if he'd be ok with me posting this. Being the friend to cigar smokers world wide, he was happy to support me and our friend!

Many of you all know Hamlet Paredes.  This will be his first visit to my store and the national debut of his newest cigar celebrating his 25th year in the cigar industry.  I smoked one at the IPCPR last week and it's one of the rare gems from the trade show.

We're hosting Hamlet and Nish Patel here at Up Down on Tuesday July 25 from 5pm to 8pm.  $40.00 ($50 at the door) gets you 5 cigars, Goose Island beer, Diplomatic rum and Spirits from FEW distillery.  Plus we'll have deals on all Hamlet and Rocky Patel cigars and some other surprises from Hamlet.

If you're in or near Chicago and want to come to the event, either stop by the store, call 1-800-587-3696 or go to rphamlet.brownpapertickets.com to sign up.  Up Down is located at 1550 N. Wells St.  Chicago, IL  60610.

Thanks again Rob for allowing the plug. We're going to have a great time and hopefully I'll get to meet more fellow FoH members.  Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Cheers,

Phil

 

 

[dshapiro]

Great shop. I stopped in a few months ago for a smoke. 

[5thStarChicago]

Much appreciated!  Ask for me next time you stop by.  I'm off the sales floor far too often lately. 

 

Cheers, 

Phil

[watches_whiskies_cigars]

My favorite cigar shop in the Windy City. It's always homier than other fine establishments in Chicago.

[Habanos2000]

Damn, I'll unfortunately be out of town that evening. I'm still looking forward to eventually meeting Hamlet but glad to see he'll be visiting the iconic Up Down! Hope you all have a great time.

[investandprosper]

I used to live right down the street from you on Chestnut and LaSalle, stopped in many a time.  Miss it there!

[El Hoze]

Great shop! Reminds me I have a Lotus lighter there sent in for repairs. I may just be able to make it too. 

[Stogieninja]

Have sort of an odd favor to ask... Would anybody going be willing to get an empty box signed for me?

[jschrader510]

Going to be out of town for work on Tuesday, what a bummer.

[foursite12]

I will be attending.  Looking forward to meeting you, Phil.

Mike

[madandana]

Bummed I can't make it. Normally I'd drive down for this but have had to much going on lately.

[foursite12]

This was a terrific event. Perfect weather and a Cubs win just up the road capped it all off.

Thanks go out to Phil and the rest of the crew at Up Down for arranging it.  Hamlet was a wonder, at ease with the group while amazing all with his ability to roll any size, shape and flavor profile from scratch.