About Us

At Stag, we believe that the enjoyment of smoking is an experience that every adult should be able to partake in. Toward that end, we offer our customers the finest quality products, with the largest selection in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

The story of Stag Tobacconist is about people that love the leaf-both pipes and cigars. In 1979, Lou Winterfield was newly retired from the Air Force and took the opportunity to purchase Stag Tobacconist. The original Stag was in the Citadel Mall, with a humidor space of 308 square feet. The cigars were all displayed on wall units and two customers in there at the same time was maximum capacity! It was a start and by listening to his customers, stocking their requests, the business grew and the philosophy of giving the customer what they want continues today.

In 1998 it become clear the mall location was not large enough. Stag relocated a few blocks away along Platte Ave. The new location was 3,500 square feet with a 1,000 square foot humidor. The new location allowed Stag to greatly expand the selection and presentation of quality hand-rolled cigars as well as expanded space for pipes and pipe tobacco. Veronica Fenner was brought in at this time to handle the inventory and merchandising duties. Veronica is now the Managing Partner of Stag Tobacconist.

In September of 2005 Stag again saw the need for a new location. The present location near Austin Bluffs and Academy put Stag closer to many of its customers in a free-standing building with an outside smoking deck, expanded smoking lounge and dedicated humidor for pipe tobaccos. Our original objective, to offer the customer the best products available, is still alive and well. We hope you have the opportunity to visit us soon and experience the Dream!