It is Friday night and I am heading home after a long week at work when my wife calls and tells me that the traffic on 495 is at a stand still. Time to find another way home. I venture south on 126, picking up Route 20, and the traffic appears almost as bad on this route as well. I slowly plod down Route 20 when I notice on the side of the road in Sudbury, MA the sign for Victory Cigar. I decide that I have no other choice but to stop and pick up a little something nice to help me relax when I get home.
The nice little shop and bar has been under the current ownership of Gino Allia (and partners) for the past nine years. Upon approaching the site, the first thing that greets visitors is the wonderful smell of cigars, and a nice outdoor seating area. As you walk through the door, laid out in front of you are comfortable couches, and to the right there is a beautiful walk-in humidor. As I step in to browse the vast selection, one quickly notices that there is no one standing over your shoulder monitoring your progress. Patrons are free to browse, with the staff occasionally popping in to restock the shelves without being intrusive, yet offering advice upon request.
The layout is quite cozy, and very inviting. There are 4 plasma televisions located throughout the location, and a well stocked bar for you pairing pleasure. If you find yourself needing to work, the Wi-Fi is complimentary for the patrons. And you can smoke freely without the glaring looks of those who do not approve.
I select three cigars that are ready to smoke immediately. The prices are in line with most of the shops in the area, with the bonus of being able to smoke them in relative comfort inside (or out on a nice day). The staff quickly checks me out, even though they are just getting rolling for the night. My luck is with me, and there is a discount at the register as they are running a special on the cigars I have chosen.
A great experience at a great location.
