Welcome back to another edition of the Red River Cigars & Lounge Newsletter! Each month, we share highlights from the lounge, updates from our members, and of course—our cigar news and trivia. Here’s what’s happening in August at Red River Cigars & Lounge Ardmore.
Members Corner
This month, we’d like to give a huge thank you to premium member Craig Smith for donating a set of stunning signed prints from Caldwell & Room 101. These will soon be framed and proudly displayed in the lounge. It’s contributions like these that make our space feel even more like home.
Ask Kendall – Stump Our Tobacconist!
Got a cigar question you’ve always wondered about? Here’s your chance to test our very own resident tobacconist, Kendall.
👉 Send your cigar questions to [email protected], and we’ll feature them in next month’s newsletter, along with Kendall’s expert answers!
Cigar Trivia – Test Your Knowledge
Every cigar enthusiast loves a challenge. This month’s trivia questions are:
- The word “cigar” originated from what Spanish word?
- What is the darkest cigar wrapper?
- Can an American legally purchase a Cuban cigar?
- What is a Puro Cigar?
- What is the person who hand-rolls a cigar called?
- What are three individual cigars braided together called?
- Which U.S. state is best known for its shade tobacco?
📌 We’ll reveal the answers in next month’s newsletter—so stay tuned!
Member Spotlight – Thank You for Your Support
We’re incredibly thankful for our community of cigar lovers. This month, a special thank you goes out to Chris Grant and Chris Fields for helping us hang our temporary sign at the Ardmore lounge. Your support means the world to us—we couldn’t do it without you!
Top-Selling Cigars – July 2025
Wondering what cigars have been the favorites in the lounge? Here’s the list of top-selling cigars from July:
- Mark Twain Memories
- Macanudo Vanilla Bourbon
- Deadwood Sweet Jane
- Deadwood Girl with No Name
- Unflavored TMG Maduro
- Deadwood Crazy Alice
- Deadwood Fat Bottom Betty
- Tatuaje Monster Wolfman
Whether you’re into something bold or a little more smooth, these picks are a great starting point if you’re trying something new.
Meet Our Members
At Red River Cigars & Lounge Ardmore, our members are the heart of everything we do. This month, we’d like to recognize:
- Chris Grant
- Jarred Swink
- Paul White
- Leland McDaniel
- Raymond Jackson
- Richie Pettifer
- Chris Fields
- Richard Marsack
- Bryan Gaddy
- Elmar & Ranee Perry
- Craig Smith
- Zan Li
Thank you for being part of our growing family of cigar enthusiasts!
Stay Connected
We’re always looking for ways to make this newsletter better. Have an idea, suggestion, or something you’d like to see featured? Send us a note at [email protected].
Cheers to another month of great cigars, great company, and great conversations at Red River Cigars & Lounge Ardmore. We’ll see you soon!