P.G.C. Hajenius

I had a review up giving them high praise for their amazing selection, atmosphere, and great customer service but all that remains is their selection. That’s too bad for such a historical shop.
The young lady in black was arrogant and patronizing, and that’s by cigar shop standards. She also didn’t understand that a brand can have different blends and offered many other forms of misleading advice. Worst of all, she offered no help in traveller assistance that I’ve experienced so often in European cigar shops in the past. She even charged me for coffee, which I noticed days later on the receipt.
Onward to find a replacement go to shop for my trips to Amsterdam, because I’ll never step foot in here again. Caveat emptor, times have changed.

This is a small shop in Leidseplein that carries cigars, cigarettes and smoking accessories. Their cigar assortment is extensive ranging from 3 euro on up to 127,50 euro for a cuban. I bought one of those 15 euro cubans because I could literally smoke it all day and have a whiskey or four with it. The P.G.C. company has been dealing in tobacco and fine cigars since the early 1800’s. Smoking a fine cigar has always been a luxury and should be savored over time and not rushed. My grandfather used to roll his own cigars but they were nothing like these. There’s at least a couple of these stores in the area. Now to find a bar where I can enjoy this cigar and a few whiskeys.