Seattle may not be known for its cigars, but it does have

Seattle may not be known for its cigars, but it does have plenty of aficionados – many of who got together this weekend to celebrate cigar culture (with free bourbon and beer tasting!) at the Seattle Cigar Expo. Muy caliente. Photos by Emma McGraw.Published on August 22, 2011

A personal stash.

A personal stash.

The Everett Cigar and Tobacco booth selling their wares to the Expo attendees.

The Everett Cigar and Tobacco booth selling their wares to the Expo attendees.

Patrick Dewitt and Chris Tarr of General Cigar Co. bring a little cowboy to the party.

Patrick Dewitt and Chris Tarr of General Cigar Co. bring a little cowboy to the party.

Bob Deveny enjoys conversation and cigars with his friends at the Expo.

Bob Deveny enjoys conversation and cigars with his friends at the Expo.

Charlie and Fred live it up in the smoking lounge.

Charlie and Fred live it up in the smoking lounge.

Scott Bruce Duncan and Bill Paley, a cigar maker, relax in the shade.

Scott Bruce Duncan and Bill Paley, a cigar maker, relax in the shade.

Brian Groves, President of a Limo company, and Herman Fierro leisurely puff away.

Brian Groves, President of a Limo company, and Herman Fierro leisurely puff away.

Herman and Dan take it easy in their leather chairs on the lawn.

Herman and Dan take it easy in their leather chairs on the lawn.

Emily and Cobi are two of the many aEœcigar girlsaE assisting in the enjoyment of cigars.

Emily and Cobi are two of the many aEœcigar girlsaE assisting in the enjoyment of cigars.

Clifton and Renee Furukawa lounge in the smoking section.

Clifton and Renee Furukawa lounge in the smoking section.

Kevin gentlemanly holds his friendaE™s cigar as well as his own while drinks are refreshed.

Kevin gentlemanly holds his friendaE™s cigar as well as his own while drinks are refreshed.

John keeps it classy with his shades, Fedora, and cigar.

John keeps it classy with his shades, Fedora, and cigar.

Marc enjoys his cigar and the complimentary samplings of bourbons and beers.

Marc enjoys his cigar and the complimentary samplings of bourbons and beers.

Monique represents the classy lady cigar lovers at the event.

Monique represents the classy lady cigar lovers at the event.

Dale R. North and Dean Davison keep it cool under the tents.

Dale R. North and Dean Davison keep it cool under the tents.

The crowd gets a little spicy when the band plays salsa music.

The crowd gets a little spicy when the band plays salsa music.

The aEœCigar CuratoraE with his posse Marina Martin, Bradford Baker, Adam S., and Wardell.

The aEœCigar CuratoraE with his posse Marina Martin, Bradford Baker, Adam S., and Wardell.

Campbell Austin looks smokinaE™ in his Fedora, suit, and aviators.

Campbell Austin looks smokinaE™ in his Fedora, suit, and aviators.