Tobacco was the original cash crop in Lancaster County way back in the 18th century and the local Amish farmers continue this tradition today. You can drive through the eastern Lancaster County countryside and see acres and acres of planted rows of big green tobacco plants, the same way you'll see the rows of corn and tomatoes other types of produce. It's a highlight of a trip to through Lancaster County to pullover to the local roadside stands and purchase produce from the very fields you just drove by and eggs from chickens raised on the very land you are standing on. That makes it a bit of a letdown that this doesn't apply to Lancaster County tobacco. 95% of it is shipped out of state, ending up in cigarettes or cheap machine-made cigars destined to be hollowed out and filled with something other than tobacco. Except John Hay Cigars. Located in the tourist trap area of Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, this unassuming shop has a history dating back to 1882. They carry everything from expensive Cohibas and Arturo Fuentes to cheap Black & Milds and Swisher Sweets, but you really should go for the house brand, because the John Hay cigars are made of local Amish-raised tobacco and rolled in circa 1882 machines. I didn't get the name of the young man behind the counter, but he was friendly and very knowledgeable. There are tables out front on the porch and a lounge in back. I bought a John Hay Panatela Maduro, which was a very good mild cigar, especially when priced at five bucks. My only complaint was I was the only customer in the shop at the time, and missed the conversation and comradery that usually goes along with puffing on a stogie. All-in-all, Lancaster County should be dotted with tobacco shops that sell local tobacco, but John Hay is it. That means I'll be back. 4 stars.