Jungle Jim's--A Great Shop! - BOTL Cigar Forums

njstone · 07-03-2009, 03:54 PM

For anyone who lives in southern OH or northern KY, I wanted to post a review of the cigar humidor at Jungle Jim's Market in Fairfield, OH (just northwest of Cincinnati). It's a very cool international supermarket, with an amazing wine shop and nice walk-in humidor. They host a cigar tasting event about once a month, though I have yet to make it to one (my house is over an hour away).

It seems to me that whoever runs their humidor likely is an avid cigar smoker himself and does a ton of research as to what is really great. The humidor isn't huge, but the selection is very impressive: they carry a ton of Pete's products (Tat reds--Victorias for $4.75; Browns--Noella Reservas for $7.75; El Triunfadors for $9.00; La Riqueza for $8.00 and up; Cabaiguan for $8.50 and up, etc.), other Pepin's, Illusione, Graycliff, Liga Privada, the new Camacho Liberty 2009 for $14.95, etc. Of course, most of the usual suspects and best sellers are there as well.

Basically, tons of awesome stuff! And as you can see, the prices there are great. When I was in yesterday, I bought 4 cigars:

Illusione 88
Illusione 888
Casa Magna Torpedo
Casa Magna Double Toro

Total price with tax: $25.45!!

The B&M near my house sells the Illusione 88 and 888 as well, but they charge $2.25 more per stick! So Jungle Jim's really is the best deal around. I just wish it was closer to my house.

So if you're in the area or plan to visit, I'd suggest giving Jungle Jim's a visit!

Patrick B · 07-03-2009, 04:10 PM

I shop there a ton and haven't missed a tasting in close to a year. Last night Chris (the manager) was selling us 2009 Camacho Liberty's for $10 at the tasting when they are $14.75 downstairs. It's a great shop and Chris is a cigar fan and smoker first, a retailer second. They have 2-4 tastings a month (more in the summer) and they are a blast!

Next Thursday is the big CAO rock 'n roll event - don't miss it! Hit me up with a PM and I'll make sure to save you a seat.

bballbaby · 07-03-2009, 04:54 PM

i'll be headed down there for my first visit ever on july 18th. gonna pick up a bunch of stuff to make some Thai food...pad thai and tom yum kai soup.

i'v heard nothing but goo dthings about the place, most notably that thy have a killer, absolutely killer, beer selection. id didn't know they sold cigars, but those are great prices.

on a side note, i was at a shop yesterday with diesel and they had 5 unopened boxes of Triunfidors for $9 per stick.

they also had an unopend box of noellas from Nov 07. i just couldn't swing it.

Cyrann · 07-03-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bballbaby

i'll be headed down there for my first visit ever on july 18th. gonna pick up a bunch of stuff to make some Thai food...pad thai and tom yum kai soup.

i'v heard nothing but goo dthings about the place, most notably that thy have a killer, absolutely killer, beer selection. id didn't know they sold cigars, but those are great prices.

on a side note, i was at a shop yesterday with diesel and they had 5 unopened boxes of Triunfidors for $9 per stick.

they also had an unopend box of noellas from Nov 07. i just couldn't swing it.

In OH or PA? Just curious...

Gordy · 07-03-2009, 05:02 PM

those prices are insane! i can only get like 2 cigars at my local shop for that price... sheesh im kinda jelous

SkinsFanLarry · 07-03-2009, 07:41 PM

Those price are almost unheard of.....did they have any Tat East's or West's?

Crypto Sailor · 07-03-2009, 10:04 PM

Nate I may have to swing by there when I'm home in october...

timothyjohncarney · 07-04-2009, 10:22 AM

I live about 3 miles from there and go often (but not often enough). The cigar events are pretty good, but Thursday nights aren't good for me so I've only been to a few. The beer and wine selection is fantastic as are the produce and cheese varieties. It's definitely worth visiting if you are in/around Cincinnati and have an hour to burn.

bballbaby · 07-04-2009, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyrann

In OH or PA? Just curious...

in ohio.

Patrick B · 07-04-2009, 11:02 AM

The only Tat specials he has are Noella Reserves, El Triunfadors, and Cojonu 2009's. He just started getting the limited Tats in. I sure hope it continues!! I'm first on the list when the Black Tubos come in.

Jungles has an absolutely sick selection of everything to eat and drink. It's paradise!

www.junglejims.com

njstone · 07-04-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrick B

They have 2-4 tastings a month (more in the summer) and they are a blast!

Next Thursday is the big CAO rock 'n roll event - don't miss it! Hit me up with a PM and I'll make sure to save you a seat.

I'm going to try to be there, just need to make sure it's cool with the wife and that she's not working and can watch the baby.

e-man67 · 07-04-2009, 03:04 PM

Hey dudes! I live pretty close to Jungle Jims so if you guys are definately going pm me and let me know! I haven't been to a tasting yet!

SkinsFanLarry · 07-04-2009, 03:31 PM

Closest thing we got to a Jungle Jim's is Trader Joe's and they don't sell cigars!

elderboy02 · 07-04-2009, 04:41 PM

I like Jungle Jim's, but their prices aren't as good as The Party Source.

njstone · 07-04-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

I like Jungle Jim's, but their prices aren't as good as The Party Source.

I've heard that place is good. I'll have to check them out sometime too!

07-03-2009, 03:54 PM	#1
njstone BoM January 2010 Double Corona Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: At least 13 hours in your future Posts: 4,697 Trader rating: (71)	Jungle Jim's--A Great Shop! For anyone who lives in southern OH or northern KY, I wanted to post a review of the cigar humidor at Jungle Jim's Market in Fairfield, OH (just northwest of Cincinnati). It's a very cool international supermarket, with an amazing wine shop and nice walk-in humidor. They host a cigar tasting event about once a month, though I have yet to make it to one (my house is over an hour away). It seems to me that whoever runs their humidor likely is an avid cigar smoker himself and does a ton of research as to what is really great. The humidor isn't huge, but the selection is very impressive: they carry a ton of Pete's products (Tat reds--Victorias for $4.75; Browns--Noella Reservas for $7.75; El Triunfadors for $9.00; La Riqueza for $8.00 and up; Cabaiguan for $8.50 and up, etc.), other Pepin's, Illusione, Graycliff, Liga Privada, the new Camacho Liberty 2009 for $14.95, etc. Of course, most of the usual suspects and best sellers are there as well. Basically, tons of awesome stuff! And as you can see, the prices there are great. When I was in yesterday, I bought 4 cigars: Illusione 88 Illusione 888 Casa Magna Torpedo Casa Magna Double Toro Total price with tax: $25.45!! The B&M near my house sells the Illusione 88 and 888 as well, but they charge $2.25 more per stick! So Jungle Jim's really is the best deal around. I just wish it was closer to my house. So if you're in the area or plan to visit, I'd suggest giving Jungle Jim's a visit!

07-03-2009, 04:54 PM	#3
bballbaby Nov '08 BoM Cognoscenti Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Follow the Smoke Posts: 5,129 Trader rating: (85)	i'll be headed down there for my first visit ever on july 18th. gonna pick up a bunch of stuff to make some Thai food...pad thai and tom yum kai soup. i'v heard nothing but goo dthings about the place, most notably that thy have a killer, absolutely killer, beer selection. id didn't know they sold cigars, but those are great prices. on a side note, i was at a shop yesterday with diesel and they had 5 unopened boxes of Triunfidors for $9 per stick. they also had an unopend box of noellas from Nov 07. i just couldn't swing it. __________________ Always be your self, unless your pretending to be someone else.

07-03-2009, 05:02 PM	#5
Gordy Churchill Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 1,060 Trader rating: (4) Blog Entries: 1	those prices are insane! i can only get like 2 cigars at my local shop for that price... sheesh im kinda jelous __________________ People are strange when your a stranger, faces look ugly when your alone. Women seem wicked, when your unwanted. Streets are un even, when your down...

07-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#6
SkinsFanLarry Leave Nothing to Chance! Double Corona Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Katmandu Posts: 10,462 Trader rating: (24)	Those price are almost unheard of.....did they have any Tat East's or West's? __________________ *"I don't know if my cigars are nutty or creamy, or if they have leathery or cedary notes. For me, they are great cigars .... wonderful smokes."* - Nestor Miranda

07-03-2009, 10:04 PM	#7
Crypto Sailor Loose Lips Sink Ships Churchill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fm:OH Lv:VA Posts: 1,015 Trader rating: (33)	Nate I may have to swing by there when I'm home in october... __________________ I'm Brian and currently serving in the Navy, I'm here to learn about the leaf!! "Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them." - Franklin D. Roosevelt http://www.emersonscigars.com/storefront/home2.aspx

07-03-2009, 04:10 PM	#2
Patrick B Churchill Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,098 Trader rating: (15)	I shop there a ton and haven't missed a tasting in close to a year. Last night Chris (the manager) was selling us 2009 Camacho Liberty's for $10 at the tasting when they are $14.75 downstairs. It's a great shop and Chris is a cigar fan and smoker first, a retailer second. They have 2-4 tastings a month (more in the summer) and they are a blast! Next Thursday is the big CAO rock 'n roll event - don't miss it! Hit me up with a PM and I'll make sure to save you a seat.

07-04-2009, 10:22 AM	#8
timothyjohncarney Petite Corona Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 179 Trader rating: (3)	I live about 3 miles from there and go often (but not often enough). The cigar events are pretty good, but Thursday nights aren't good for me so I've only been to a few. The beer and wine selection is fantastic as are the produce and cheese varieties. It's definitely worth visiting if you are in/around Cincinnati and have an hour to burn. __________________ -Tim

07-04-2009, 11:02 AM	#10
Patrick B Churchill Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,098 Trader rating: (15)	The only Tat specials he has are Noella Reserves, El Triunfadors, and Cojonu 2009's. He just started getting the limited Tats in. I sure hope it continues!! I'm first on the list when the Black Tubos come in. Jungles has an absolutely sick selection of everything to eat and drink. It's paradise! www.junglejims.com

07-04-2009, 03:04 PM	#12
e-man67 Human Fly...F-L-Y Churchill Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nasti Nati Posts: 1,198 Trader rating: (28)	Hey dudes! I live pretty close to Jungle Jims so if you guys are definately going pm me and let me know! I haven't been to a tasting yet! __________________ "Happiness? A good cigar, a good drink, a good meal and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." George Burns Last edited by e-man67; 07-04-2009 at 03:05 PM.. Reason: add

07-04-2009, 03:31 PM	#13
SkinsFanLarry Leave Nothing to Chance! Double Corona Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Katmandu Posts: 10,462 Trader rating: (24)	Closest thing we got to a Jungle Jim's is Trader Joe's and they don't sell cigars! __________________ *"I don't know if my cigars are nutty or creamy, or if they have leathery or cedary notes. For me, they are great cigars .... wonderful smokes."* - Nestor Miranda

07-04-2009, 04:41 PM	#14
elderboy02 Churchill Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,883 Trader rating: (38)	I like Jungle Jim's, but their prices aren't as good as The Party Source.

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