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Everything fine, but a bit messy, in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. As of Monday evening, all is back to normal. ... Read More

Shane recently headed to Music City to catch up with the growing pipe maker community in Nashville.

Tune in as he chats with Briarworks/Independant pipe maker Bill Shalosky about his newest material — a man-made mineral called Fordite.

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Today Shane reviews the third of seven blends in the lineup - The Devil's Own, a full, sweet blend of golden Virginias and Cyprian Latakia, and given body and richness with a pinch of air-cured and black Cavendish. ... Read More

It's that wonderful time of year again. Those who work around me here at Smokingpipes.com know that I've been ready for Halloween for quite some time. Well, it has finally arrived: leaves on the ground, chill in the air, and jack o' lanterns smiling mischievously in the dark. There is only one obvious choice for me ... Read More

Drucquer & Sons is a name with a long, long history, stretching back to 1841. That isn't what concerns us though. Don't get me wrong, it's nice and all that D&S was around for so long, but our main concern comes later... much later. ... Read More

One of the most recommended tips for beginner pipe smokers is to rotate your pipes. Now, if you already have a dozen or so briars, meers, or cobs in your collection, this isn't that hard to do. But if you're just starting out, building an entire rotation based on your smoking habits can seem quite daunting. But it doesn't have to be. ... Read More

Today Shane reviews the second of seven blends in the lineup - Inns of Court, a lighter blend with a complex, nutty taste. ... Read More

Every journey begins somewhere. For Greg "G.L." Pease, it was the back room of Drucquers & Sons in Berkeley, CA. Reformulated by Greg for the modern pipe smoker, Drucquers & Sons were the blends that started a career. ... Read More

Oh my how the worm has turned! Once a mere unwitting participant in Eric's devious machinations, fate has thrust me behind the wheel and now it is I that controls the power of choosing which blend to unleash on my own reluctant subjects. ... Read More

Abe Herbaugh isn't just a talented pipe maker; he's an extremely skilled, multi-faceted craftsman in his own right. His background in guitar construction has given him an aptitude in working with various hardwoods and other mediums to achieve unique, stunning results. ... Read More