A CIGAR and whiskey shop is preparing to open its doors to Knutsfordians next week just in time for Christmas.

Turmeaus Tobacconist, located on 10 Minshull Street, is aiming to start trading during the first week of December, with an estimated opening date of December 8.

Owned by C.Gars Ltd, Turmeaus Tobacconist already has three shops in Chester, two in Liverpool one in London’s Mayfair and one in Norfolk.

“Knutsford was selected as our next location as we love the look and the feel of the Olde Worlde town centre with so many specialist shops and restaurants,” said managing director Mitchell Orchant.

“I’m very excited to be branching out to Knutsford, the ideal location for a Turmeaus cigar and whisky shop.

“We have many clients in and around Knutsford who have been asking us for year when will we open a shop more local for them.

“The Turmeaus offering is fairly unique in retail these days with so few specialist cigar shops on the high street and as a result the niche business is booming.”

The shop will sell premium cigars, pipe tobacco, smokers’ accessories, single malt Scotch whisky and Japanese whiskey, Cuban rum, Gin, wine and Champagne.

There will also be gift ranges and customer storage facilities for both collectible whisky and Havana cigars.

Customers will also be able to take advantage of the in-store cigar sampling facility to try single cigars that they have purchased before deciding if they wish to buy a full box.

Regular whisky and cigars tasting evenings and masterclasses will be offered for people with varying levels of interest and experience.

Turmeaus Tobacconist, established in 1817, is an independent Orchant family owned business, which is soon to celebrate its 200th anniversary.