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Best-Selling English Aromatics

July 18, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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The art of blending a traditional English with a bold Aromatic is a tricky business. Not many English Aromatics have persisted in popularity or prevalence in the pipe-tobacco world. However, we've assembled the best-selling English Aromatics, each unique and flavorful in their own ways. ... Read More

Linwood Hines and 40 Years of the Conclave of Richmond Pipe Smokers

July 12, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Although he's perplexed at the very idea, Linwood Hines is a highly respected and even revered figure in the pipe community. He thinks he's a regular, uninteresting guy, but everyone else thinks he's an icon. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: GH.ZHANG

July 11, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of "All Pipes Considered." In this edition, Truett Smith and myself will be diving into GH.ZHANG, a unique pipe maker with shapes designed by artisans from around the world, resulting in a collaborative relationship between factory and artisan. ... Read More

Packing For Summer Pipe Travel

July 10, 2024 by Truett Smith

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Today, we're going to be talking about packing for summer travel as a pipe smoker. Packing as a pipe smoker can be tricky, especially if you have a collection and a cellar like mine from which you aren't sure what to bring. Maybe you don't even have what you need to bring. Let's discuss some general tips and advice on ... Read More

Five Coffee and Tobacco Pairings

July 9, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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For many pipe smokers around the world, the morning begins with a cup of coffee and a bowl of their favorite tobacco. While some are content with their Maxwell House and Folgers, others pursue the greatest cup of coffee possible to accompany their morning pipe. I'm partial to the plight of those seeking the perfect ... Read More

Eight State Burley: A Delectable Salute to the Burley Belt

July 5, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Burley tobacco has been with us since 1864, when a tobacco grower named George Webb planted some seeds from Bracken County, Kentucky, on his land in Ohio and found that the leaves were lighter in color and responded well to air curing, resulting in an exciting new varietal. Three years later, he sold a crop of the new tobacco: 20,000 pounds of it, and it has been consequential ever since, grown throughout what would become known as the Eight State Burley Belt. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Eight State Burley 2024

July 5, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of "Tasting Notes." Today, I have the great pleasure of discussing the most recent iteration of one of Cornell & Diehl's most popular Small Batch products, Eight State Burley. ... Read More

Grandpa and the Tobacco That Ruined Independence Day

July 3, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Grandpa and the 10 Tobys (all of his dogs were named Toby) agreed on almost everything. The Tobys were always accommodating and excited whenever Grandpa was ready for a hike or some hunting, and they liked to help with any project he might be working on for his small farm, from tractor repairs ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2024

July 1, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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The artistry behind pipe making is a true testament to the talents of pipe makers who strive for perfection in their craft. As July begins with striking fireworks and barbecues aplenty, we are delighted to share eight dynamic images, split between desktop and mobile orientations, available for download ... Read More

The Benefits of Nicotine

June 28, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Nicotine has been demonized in virtually every culture, perhaps with good reason. As every pipe smoker knows, it has some benefits. We enjoy pipe smoking for the flavors, for the relaxing aspects of smoke rising around us, for the craftsmanship and history of the pipes, for the rituals of smoking, and, it must be ... Read More

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Best-Selling English Aromatics

Linwood Hines and 40 Years of the Conclave of Richmond Pipe Smokers

All Pipes Considered: GH.ZHANG

Packing For Summer Pipe Travel

Five Coffee and Tobacco Pairings

Eight State Burley: A Delectable Salute to the Burley Belt

Tasting Notes: Eight State Burley 2024

Grandpa and the Tobacco That Ruined Independence Day

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2024

The Benefits of Nicotine

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