Gold Leaf Tobacconist

Joe is ultimate professional; an expert on all things tobacco. As a non smoker, I need to rely on his judgment when trying to buy cigars for friends. Everything he’s recommended has been spot on. The pipe tobacco selection is great, and he’ll adapt to your preferences mixing a special blend, etc. If certain tobaccos are not available, it’s never for lack of trying — Joe has to rely on what can be procured from manufacturers and imported. Tobacco taxes have gone up astronomically so it’s a very tough business to make a profit in — it has to be for the love of the product and customers more than anything. Joe is always a gentleman, gracious and genuine. He has a crew of regulars who hang out and enjoy their smokes, and frankly I’m always delighted by their banter. Good guys.
Joe is a great proprietor — he’s dressed the part in his vest, pocket watch and Sherlock Holmes kind of pipe. He’s always ready to help with a huge smile, and very kind way about him. The store is everything it should be — homey, well-​furnished, magazines and coffee, man-​cave, and filled with the aromas of quality tobaccos. The humidor area is very clean. If someone is looking for a hospital sterile environment in a tobacco store, perhaps they should reconsider smoking in the first place. The clientele is republican/​conservative, so if the politics bother you, there’s not much to say.
This is a gem of a place, and I hope he can stay in business for a long time despite all the legislation against the enjoyment of tobacco.

While this shop has a selection of cigars, the owner’s niche is pipes and pipe tobaccos. If you are looking for a good selection of pipes and tobaccos that is something more than the bulk stuff you can find anywhere, this is the place to go. I am a GL Pease guy myself and Gold Leaf is the only place I know that carries it. Recommended.

I’m not sure what shop the negatives went in but it’s hard to believe its the Gold Leaf. I have been a customer of his for 18 years. The owner is a complete gentleman with stellar knowledge of cigars, pipes and pipe tobacco. He is honest and not all about the dollar. He was the first person to tell me I can find a 5 dollar cigar just as good as a 15 dollar one. His store has a rustic, homey comfortable feel with a western flair. He is always polite and available for good conversation if you choose to sit and stay. The regular patrons are good blue collar people who are both friendly and respectful. Anyone who has negative things to say must have been there on an off day. Try it again!!! This is a GREAT local business owned and operated by a great guy.

I have been smokin cigars for way too long. And i love to shop in NH, because the taxes are great. But i agree with Derek the previous poster about the attitude of the staff. I haven’t been back in this guys shop in two years. The owner is a pompous ass. I picked up a couple of cigars that i happen to like and was told, i hope u buy those no one else wants them. When i asked about some other cigars, he demeaned them. I believe he is moving again for the third time. Thank goodness two guys opened across the street. they are the bomb.