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J. Alan Pipes: Modern Marvels

J. Alan Pipes: Modern Marvels

August 2, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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No one told Jeff Gracik that Civil War reenacting could be boring. In 2001, shortly after getting married, Jeff was bonding with his new father-in-law, a Civil War reenactor, and they were in the field, in full regalia. "During one of the long, frequently recurring periods of nothing, followed by more nothing," says Jeff ... Read More

Mystery Review: July 2019

Mystery Review: July 2019

July 31, 2019 by Andrew Wike

Welcome back to another episode of The Mystery Tobacco Review. After weeks of begging, the guys finally let me take the Inquisitor's Throne and pick this month's Blend of Intrigue. About time, I'd say (especially after previous month's shenanigans). ... Read More

A Farewell To Bruce

A Farewell To Bruce

July 30, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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Bruce Weaver passed away in his sleep on July 26th, 2019 at the age of 68. He was known all over the world for his laid-back, affable demeanor and unique, finely textured sandblasts. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Amphora Kentucky Blend

Tasting Notes: Amphora Kentucky Blend

July 29, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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On this episode of Tasting Notes, Shane is joined by special guest Jeremy McKenna, president of Sutliff tobacco, to discuss the latest addition to the popular Amphora line: Kentucky Blend. ... Read More

Tobacco and the Shipwreck of the Endurance

Tobacco and the Shipwreck of the Endurance

July 26, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Antarctica experiences temperatures that have been measured, by satellite, as low as -135.8 °F (-93.2 °C). That's without the wind chill factor, and the place is the windiest of the continents, with winds gathering speeds on the coastline of up to 185 mph, though in 1972, wind speeds of 199 mph were recorded. ... Read More

The Burley Flake Series: Cornell & Diehl's Specialty

The Burley Flake Series: Cornell & Diehl's Specialty

July 25, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Burley has its own distinctive character, and part of that character is that it isn't particularly sweet. Not by itself, anyway. But once Burley marries and mellows, it will develop its own unique and pleasant characteristics. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson System Pipes

All Pipes Considered: Peterson System Pipes

July 24, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and I discuss the ins and outs of the System pipe, including its origin and function along with some helpful tips on how to properly maintain these pipe "field tools." We also take a deeper dive into Peterson's various aspirational tiers of System pipe. ... Read More

St. Augustine Ghosts

St. Augustine Ghosts

July 23, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Lighthouses are famous for their hauntings, or so I gather from watching the Travel Channel for a few hours of ghost hunting shows (save your get-well cards; I'm recovering). Those shows are popular now, or so I infer, given their prevalence. Brave teams of paranormal investigators visit haunted locations and find ... Read More

Jess Chonowitsch: A Legend Mentored By Legends

Jess Chonowitsch: A Legend Mentored By Legends

July 19, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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At the center of every hobby are practitioners who build reputations on the exceptional quality of their work. Those who collect knives, firearms, fishing rods, or virtually anything else that can be handmade, know who makes the finest products in their hobby. Some craftspeople commend themselves with superior skills, at a higher level than most can ever hope to accomplish. Like musicians or actors, some are just enormously talented. Some are geniuses. ... Read More

Virginia and Perique Mixtures: A Varied Family of Pipe Tobacco

Virginia and Perique Mixtures: A Varied Family of Pipe Tobacco

July 18, 2019 by Kaz C. Walters

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Virginia and Perique mixtures, or VA/Pers as they are sometimes referred to, are pipe tobacco blends consisting of one or more varieties of Virginias that have been lightly spiced with a small portion of Perique. Traditionally, the percentage of Perique in a blend is only three to five percent ... Read More

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