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A Conversation With James Ravenwood: Photographer, Influencer, and Home Blender

May 24, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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As pipe smokers, we have an abundance of choices when it comes to tobacco. There's a blend for every occasion, but that doesn't stop many of us from doing a little dabbling by mixing some of our favorites together for a smoke. Whether you use an infinity jar or mix Carter Hall with your Granger, at some point you mix ... Read More

In Appreciation of the Arturo Fuente From Dream to Dynasty Collection

May 24, 2024 by Rose Kiser

Luxury is one of life's greatest pleasures, transforming pure indulgence into something incidental that we love. For cigar and pipe smokers, it can be as simple as a new smoke or a fashionable new accessory. Some brands strive to encapsulate luxury at its finest and one example of this is Fuente's ... Read More

Peterson Pipe of the Year Archive Collection

May 22, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

A celebration of the Irish marque's accomplishments in pipe making and creative innovation, Peterson's Pipe of the Year (POY) has been a highly anticipated annual release since its inception in 1997. These pipes are pulled from their 150-year archive of shapes and styles, serving as a view into the storied past of the brand ... Read More

RoMa Craft: Intemperance Cigars

May 21, 2024 by Tyler Caldwell

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Hello, everyone. I'm Tyler Caldwell and today I'll be talking about Intemperance by RoMa Craft. The Intemperance series features four different versions with the same binders and fillers, yet with various wrapper leaves, affording completely different flavor profiles to be enjoyed. ... Read More

A Smoker's Guide to Palate Refinement

May 17, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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If you've ever watched "Tasting Notes" and wondered how Shane Ireland identifies those complex flavors during a smoke, when all you can taste is "tobacco," then this is the guide for you. There is nothing more intimidating than refining your palate except possibly drunkenly signing up for a Russian bear wrestling competition. ... Read More

Top 10 Best-Selling Nicaraguan Cigars

May 17, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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Nicaraguan cigars are beloved by seasoned smokers and newcomers alike as they closely resemble the quality and characteristics of Cuban tobacco due to the country's nutrient-rich volcanic soil. With four distinct growing regions, you can get lost exploring the nuances of Nicaraguan tobacco for a lifetime. Today ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Gawith Hoggarth & Co's Ennerdale Flake

May 16, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I wanted to do something a little bit different today: It's time for me to revisit some of my old favorites. I thought that I would begin with smoking through all of the flakes produced by both of the Gawith houses, Samuel Gawith and Gawith Hoggarth. So if you've been ... Read More

Smoke Rings: RoMa Craft Brand Story

May 15, 2024 by Tyler Caldwell

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I recently had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Mike Rosales, co-owner of RoMa Craft Cigars. We chatted about Mike's involvement in the tobacco industry and the history behind the brand, along with each of the dynamic lines available, from inception to manufacturing to the consumer, and much more. ... Read More

How to Ream a Pipe

May 10, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Remember when we used to carry coins? They're quaint artifacts now, convenient for stabilizing table legs, but they used to be practical for things like parking meters and purchases. Now everything costs more than coins can cover, parking meters require credit cards, and debit cards are the preferred exchange ... Read More

Savinelli Production: Handcrafted with Dedication, From Briar to Pipe

May 9, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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Hey, everybody. I'm Shane Ireland. Welcome to another episode of "All Pipes Considered." I recently had the opportunity to chat with Edoardo and Paolo from Savinelli in Italy about the brand's production, from briar to finished pipe, every step of the way. With quality checks at every juncture resulting in exacting shapes ... Read More

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A Conversation With James Ravenwood: Photographer, Influencer, and Home Blender

In Appreciation of the Arturo Fuente From Dream to Dynasty Collection

Peterson Pipe of the Year Archive Collection

RoMa Craft: Intemperance Cigars

A Smoker's Guide to Palate Refinement

Top 10 Best-Selling Nicaraguan Cigars

Tasting Notes: Gawith Hoggarth & Co's Ennerdale Flake

Smoke Rings: RoMa Craft Brand Story

How to Ream a Pipe

Savinelli Production: Handcrafted with Dedication, From Briar to Pipe

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