This place is impressive and has a lot going for it. I don't tend to think of Ingalls as a large town, but it is growing. This little cigar and whiskey lounge is on a stretch of Pendleton Pike commonly known as a speed trap, so watch your speed as you come in to Ingalls. Although a relatively small building, there is ample parking and the signage is good. You won't miss it if you're looking for it.
Inside is one large room with a "small" humidor in the back. 'Small' is in quotes because it is small when compared to the main room, but enormous for a walk-in humidor. If you're familiar with Blend Cigar Bar, Final Third's humidor is only a bit smaller. Final Third's humidor is probably in my top 3 or 5 humidor's for size and selection. I also saw signage suggesting they are the exclusive provider Aladino cigars. I enjoyed one on my visit.
The bar seemed nice enough, with a decent selection of whiskey and spirits, but that's about all I can say about the bar. If you want beer or soda, you're getting it in cans and bottles.
The main room is somewhat divided into sections where a social circle of people could sit around, enjoy their cigar and chat. Each little circle had 2-5 chairs, plus there was one large table with bar stools that could sit 10, maybe up to 14. There are probably 4 or 5 of these sections, plus the table, so this place would be nearing capacity (for seating) at only 30-40 people. The downside is that this is technically room for a LOT of people in a very small space. There's nothing else like this within a reasonable distance, so this place pulls a crowd. It doesn't take a lot for the place to be crowded, and when it is crowded, it is LOUD. If this place is even close to half-capacity, you probably aren't having a pleasant conversation with your friends anymore. You're likely shouting at one another trying to be heard over everyone else shouting for the same reasons. But cigar cutters and lighters are abundant, just sitting on tables for patrons to use. This is awesome, and something I can't say I've ever seen in another cigar bar. Maybe there are cutters available, or the staff will cut your cigar for you, but I generally see bring-your-own-lighters, or they can/will sell you a lighter.
I'm giving 5 stars, because they clearly state they are a whiskey lounge, and not a bar, so I won't knock them for serving soda and beer from cans and bottles. I also won't knock them for crowds and the loudness that comes with them. It may not make for the most pleasant atmosphere, but it's good business for them. Just plan your expectations accordingly. And the abundant cutters, and lighters around is...
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