Shelly's Back Room, 1331 F Street NW

Matt Krimm’s Last Bar Shift at Shelly’s Back Room
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Shelly’s Back Room
1331 F Street NW
(Between 13th & 14th Street)
Washington, DC

Join us at Shelly’s for Nestor Miranda & La Aurora Cigar Specials!

Draper’s Matt Krimm is ending his 13 year tenure behind the bar of Shelly’s Back Room. On Tuesday, August 31 at 6:00 PM join Matt and come prepared for a great time! (Yes, we will have to tip, LOL!) More details to follow!

Find this event on Facebook.

Image courtesy of Tatuaje Cigars.

Visit W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist (640 14th Street NW) today and try these great new arrivals courtesy of Pete Johnson:

Tatuaje Brown Label:
Petit Reserva, Boxes of 50, Broadleaf Maduro Wrapper, 4 ½ x 32
7th Natural, Boxes of 25, 5 5/8 x 46
7th Reserva, Boxes of 25, Broadleaf Maduro Wrapper, 5 5/8 x 46

Tatuaje Havana VI:
Gorditos, Boxes of 25, 5 ½ x 56
Verocu No. 5, Boxes of 50, 4 x 40

El Triunfador:
No. 7, Boxes of 25, 5 7/8 x 54

For more information call Drapers at (202) 638-2555.

CAO Mx3 photo courtesy of Jerry Cruz, StogieReview.com

This Sunday, enjoy these fine cigars available exclusively at W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist.

• *The Draper’s “123rd” La Aurora Preferido Maduro Lancero (7 x 40) $11
• *The Draper’s “122nd” La Aurora Oscuro Belicoso (6.25 x 52) $11
• CAO Mx3 Belicoso (6.25 x 52) $14
• CAO Mx3 Robusto (5 x 50) $11 [Review]

For information on these one-of-a-kind cigars visit Drapers or call (202) 638-2555.
(*Commemorates Draper’s anniversary.)

Dave Hammerly, lead singer, King Giant. Image courtesy of King Giant.

Join us Saturday, August 21 at Drapers for Uncle Lenny’s Bloody Mary Bar VIII: Featuring Oliva Cigars.

We’ll be joined by special guest host Dave Hammerly lead singer of King Giant! Join us for….

All-Day Special (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM):
• Buy 3 Oliva Connecticut or Oliva Serie V Get 1 Serie V FREE

Bloody Mary Bar (Noon – 3:00 PM):
• Dave Hammerly will be here mixing Bloodys with a full compliment of hot sauces, spices and garnishes to make your drink special.

You can also find the event on Facebook.

From The Smoking Hot Cigar Chick comes this interview with Miami Cigar & Company‘s Nestor Miranda. The interview took place at the La Aurora Cigars booth on the floor of last week’s International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Show (IPCPR) Trade Show in New Orleans.

You can also see the complete interview here.

Casa Magna Colorado

Visit W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist to enjoy these great new additions:

Cain F: 654, 550, 660
Calibre 58: Belicoso, Robusto
2010 Camacho Liberty
CAO La Traviata Maduro: Divino, Radiante, Intrepido
Casa Magna Colorado: Belicoso, Gran Toro, Torito, Extraordinario
Casa Magna Oscuro: Belicoso, Churchill Gordo, Toro, Robusto
La Aurora Cien Años Lancero

Come by the shop (640 14th Street NW) or call (202) 638-2555 for more information. Phone orders welcome.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events:

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:00 PM: Matt Krimm’s Final Bar Shift at Shelly’s Back Room, Shelly’s Back Room, 1331 F Street NW, Washington, DC. Details to follow.

Friday, September 3, 2010 12:00 PM-6:00 PM: Draper’s September First Friday Happy Hour, W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist, 640 14th Street NW, Washington, DC. Details to follow.

Note: The 11th Annual Draper’s Little Puff on September 24 and The 2nd Annual Draper’s After Puff Recovery Lunch are sold out. To be placed on the wait list call Drapers at (202) 638-2555.

See all our 2010 events on our Facebook page. Visit www.facebook.com/WCurtisDraper and select the “Events” tab.

VIP and General Admission tickets to The 11th Annual Draper’s Little Puff are SOLD OUT. However, due to occasional last minute cancellations, Drapers will maintain a wait list. Call (202) 638-2555 to sign up.

Approximately 10 Non-Smoker tickets ($100 each) to the Little Puff and 10 tickets to The 2nd Annual Draper’s After Puff Recovery Lunch ($50 each) are still available. Call (202) 638-2555 to purchase.

Tickets for our two signature events: The 11th Annual Draper’s Little Puff and The 2nd Annual Draper’s After Puff Recovery Lunch are on sale now!!

Purchase your tickets at the shop (640 14th Street NW) or via phone by calling (202) 638-2555. You can also download and complete the Fax Order Form (PDF).

Due to the popularity of these events all tickets must be purchased in advance, no exceptions.

The 11th Annual Draper’s Little Puff
Friday, September 24, 2010
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The Roof Deck at Charlie Palmer Steak DC
101 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
$175.00  General Admission (Limited to 225)
$100.00  Non-Smoker (Limited to 25)

The 2nd Annual Draper’s After Puff Recovery Lunch
Presented by CAO Cigars, Absolut® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey & Heineken Light® Beer
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Noon – 3:00 PM

Shelly’s Back Room
1331 F Street NW, Washington, DC
$50.00 (Limited to 50)
(Cost includes lunch, two cigars and choice of drink. Proceeds benefit the House of Ruth in memory of Hans Huber.)

Join us at Shelly's Back Room for The Little Puff Recovery Lunch on Saturday, September 25, 2010.

Don’t forget, along with The 11th Annual Draper’s Little Puff, tickets for The 2nd Annual After Puff Recovery Lunch go on sale Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 9:30 AM.  To purchase, visit the shop, call Drapers at (202) 638-2555 or use the Fax Order Form (available on this site 8/17 at 9:30 AM).

The 2nd Annual Draper’s After Puff Recovery Lunch
Presented by CAO Cigars, Absolut® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey & Heineken Light® Beer
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Noon – 3:00 PM
Shelly’s Back Room, 1331 F Street NW, Washington, DC

Cost: $50.00 per person.
(Cost includes lunch, two cigars and choice of drink. Proceeds benefit the House of Ruth in memory of our friend Hans Huber.)