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Mystery Review: May 2026

May 28, 2026 by Alan Britt

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Welcome to another episode of Mystery Review, our monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mystery tobacco. For May's edition, we are joined by guest panelist Kevin Reed, Assistant Manager at Low Country Pipe and Cigar. Our guest Inquisitor is Jay Furman, long-time member of the pipe community and co-host of "P&T 3.0" podcast. Will his mysterious ... Read More

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease Zeitgeist Metropolis Flake

May 27, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I am tasting something long anticipated, and it's a good day anytime I get a chance to talk about a new blend from Greg Pease, the Dark Lord: Metropolis, the latest addition to the G.L. Pease Zeitgeist ... Read More

Breaking Down the G.L. Pease Zeitgeist Collection & Introducing Metropolis

May 26, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The parallels between pipe-tobacco blending and artistic movements are quite intriguing to consider, and G.L. Pease's Zeitgeist Collection draws connections in striking ways. The fifth entry in this series, Metropolis, is now available on-site, paying homage to the Art Deco movement with an English blend. Today we will dive into the Zeitgeist Collection ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Lone Sentinel from the Summit Series

May 22, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I'm continuing my journey through Cornell & Diehl's new Summit series, inspired by the National Parks here in the US. Today I'm smoking what on paper, I think, was the one that I was most curious about because ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Dunhill Daily Pipe Sets

May 22, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of All Pipes Considered, with a special limited-edition Dunhill edition. This is a project that was in the works for many years. If you are a pipe enthusiast at all, particularly if you're a Dunhill collector or a Dunhill fanboy like I am, you have probably seen either modern versions of this, or maybe even in the old catalogs, versions ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Andy Wike

May 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Everyone has a first pipe story. Whether you think yours is a "good" one is up for debate. Recently I shared Shane Ireland's first pipe story and it seemed to resonate with several of you, and was enjoyable to learn and read about. So, without further ado ... Read More

Drew Estate Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano

May 20, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

Drew Estate has always been synonymous with Nicaraguan tobacco — from Liga Privada to Undercrown, it's been the foundation of everything they've built. The El Tigre Dominicano changes that. This is Drew Estate's first foray into Dominican tobacco ... Read More

Bamboo as Aesthetic in Pipes

May 15, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The intentionality behind the use of bamboo in pipe making extends beyond the material itself — creativity flourishes in the bamboo aesthetic even when other materials take its place. Many artisan pipe makers evoke the visual cues of bamboo through alternative mediums like briar, meerschaum, boxwood, silver, and more. This is the final installment ... Read More

Top Ten Most Popular Maduro Cigars

May 14, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Maduro wrappers are some of the most versatile in the cigar world, wrapping smokes that range from mild and light to powerhouses that test the mettle of even the most seasoned aficionado. Given Maduro's versatility, it's no surprise that it's become the wrapper of choice for a number of popular cigars, its rich, fermented flavor profile adding a depth of complexity to any blend. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Inside J. Davis Pipe Shop

May 14, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting one of the grandfathers of modern American pipe making and a good friend of mine, Jody Davis, in his shop. While we were hanging out, naturally I had some questions for him about his start in pipe making, his general philosophy ... Read More

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Mystery Review: May 2026

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease Zeitgeist Metropolis Flake

Breaking Down the G.L. Pease Zeitgeist Collection & Introducing Metropolis

Tasting Notes: Lone Sentinel from the Summit Series

All Pipes Considered: Dunhill Daily Pipe Sets

First Pipe Stories: Andy Wike

Drew Estate Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano

Bamboo as Aesthetic in Pipes

Top Ten Most Popular Maduro Cigars

All Pipes Considered: Inside J. Davis Pipe Shop

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