About Us

A fine cigar is like a fine wine...

You can get a cigar from almost anywhere, From the corner gas station to the deep discount site on the internet for a once great cigar devalued by six months in a bone-dry warehouse.

But you deserve better. Fine cigars are like fine wines and whiskies, with all the subtle nuances of region and construction, and a hundred other things.

At The Black Rose, we acquire the finest choices for the most discriminating aficionado. We curate selections for every need, every event, every pairing, every moment in your life. We then care for them like they were our children. Well, not exactly. We don't humidify our kids or sequester them in cedar. Still, you deserve the best, and our goal is to provide it.

We've had a dream

Years in the making, The Black Rose is not a cigar store. It is the area's first true destination for cigar aficionados to come and select only the finest, and then stay for the experience. If cigars are your passion, or if you just need direction in a confusing ocean of possibilities, we have just the choices and just the expert advice you need.

Chris Rosenthal has been an expert in the world of cigars for many years. With an encyclopedic knowledge of every cigar and every aspect of the industry, he has been a successful and well-respected business leader in the region and in the international cigar community for over 20 years. Working in collaboration with local partners, he and Rob have invested the time and resources to bring the Toledo community a truly special experience.

Rob Lee, a Toledo native, leads a renowned law practice in Miami but maintains close connections with the Toledo community. He and Chris have shared a dream for years to create this special place. Sparing no effort or cost, the dream is now here for all to enjoy.