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Mark Irwin: Doctor of Pipes and Peterson Researcher Extraordinaire

April 15, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Our pipe-smoking hobby is filled with impressive individuals. We have tobacco blenders and people involved in the tobacco side of the industry. We have independent artisan pipe makers and other artisan makers who contribute to the production of larger workshops; we have accessories makers who make everything from custom artisanal tampers to pipe furniture to leather ... Read More

Aromatic Tobaccos for Non-Aromatic Smokers

April 14, 2022 by David Wheelock

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Is there a divide within the pipe-smoking community? There are certainly enough differences of opinion, varied preferences, and spirited debates to go around. We're an opinionated lot, but honestly, it's part of what keeps this community interesting. One of the topics that generates the most heated exchanges regards ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Low Country's Cooper

April 13, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes! On this month's episode Shane sits down to take a look at the only English in Low Country's line of tinned pipe tobaccos: Cooper — named for the cooper river in South Carolina. ... Read More

March Mayhem: 2022 Tournament of Blends

April 8, 2022 by David Wheelock

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It's March once again and that means that much of the United States' sports-obsessed population is deeply embroiled in a certain basketball tournament whose name shall remain unsaid (let's at least TRY to keep the lawyers from descending into "madness"). With University hoopsters from around the country competing for ... Read More

The Influential Drucquer & Sons, Ltd

April 7, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Drucquer & Sons was a place where pipe enthusiasts worked or gathered, enthusiasts who loved tobacco, like pipe enthusiasts everywhere. The famous tobacconist shop, however, has taken on a mythology of its own and is spoken of with respect and admiration. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Drucquer & Sons: Loch Ness

April 7, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes! On this month's episode, I'm looking at the new tobacco from Drucquer & Sons. ... Read More

Muletown Pipe Show 2022

April 1, 2022 by Truett Smith

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Pipe shows are integral to the pipe-smoking community, and while online gatherings fostered the hobby during pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions, there are no substitutions for the energy, vibrancy, and unity of in-person pipe shows. Check out our reflections on the Muletown Pipe Show 2022! ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: March 2022

March 31, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Cigar Review. Our Inquisitor this month is Smokingpipes' Customer Service Rep and avid cigar smoker and pipe aficionado: Mr. Alan Britt! Since joining our team in January of 2022, Alan has become one of our go-to experts for informed cigar recommendations ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2022

March 30, 2022 by Andrew Wike

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It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find seven unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. They're ready for you to use however you'd like. Feel free to download and set them as your desktop or phone background, or print them out and hang 'em on your wall. ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: March 2022

March 24, 2022 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome to another episode of the Mystery Pipe Tobacco Review! Around six months ago, our dear friend and editor Chuck Stanion requested to serve as the Inquisitor for March 2022's Mystery Pipe Tobacco Review. He wasn't open to negotiation: It had to be March. Tune in to see how the guys fared against Chuck this month. ... Read More

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