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Anthology 2023: A Compendium of Virginias

December 8, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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Most of us, when hearing the term "anthology," are likely transported to high-school English and the Norton Anthology of World Literature or Best Poems of the English Language. Others may gravitate to thoughts of music anthologies, and still others may think of collections of films, artwork, podcasts, or TV shows. ... Read More

How To Prepare Plug Tobacco

December 7, 2023 by Truett Smith

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Hi, everyone. Truett Smith here with Smokingpipes, and today we're going to be talking about plug pipe tobacco — specifically how to prepare it and how to pack it in your pipe. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: December 2023

December 6, 2023 by Kayla Ivan

At the height of the holiday season, it's time for another collection of dazzling pipe-smoking desktop backgrounds for December. As in previous months, this set includes some of our favorite shots and artwork featuring seven unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. Capture the spirit of the holiday season as you deck your background with festive images to celebrate this special time of year. ... Read More

Best Cigars To Give As Gifts

December 6, 2023 by Tyler Caldwell

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Hello everyone, I am Tyler Caldwell, and for the masses out there who do not know anything about me, I have been in the retail side of this industry for a little over 10 years. And within that time, I've been told a lot of stories and I've been asked a ton of questions. And one of the most common questions I get is when a person ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Aladino Candela Queen's Perfecto

December 1, 2023 by Tyler Caldwell

Welcome to another episode of "Smoke Rings." Today I'm chatting with our own Alan Britt about Aladino's addition to the Candela line: Queen's Perfecto, featuring a Honduran Corojo Candela wrapper and the Eiroa family's Honduran Corojo binder and filler. ... Read More

Ten Years of BriarWorks

December 1, 2023 by Truett Smith

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It was over a decade ago when Todd Johnson envisioned a pipe workshop that combined the efficiency and production of a high-level factory with the quality, precision, and design of handcrafted processes. He enlisted the help of Pete Prevost, and in 2013 they established BriarWorks. The workshop has since become a staple ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Drucquer & Sons' King's Fool

November 28, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Hey everybody, I'm Shane Ireland and welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I am excited to talk about and smoke the latest release from Drucquer & Sons': King's Fool. King's Fool is an English flake-cut — It's a blend after my own heart as it's primarily Virginia based, and I would say it's a lighter all-day ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: November 2023

November 28, 2023 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome to another riveting installment of Mystery Tobacco Review, a monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mysterious tobacco submitted to bemuse them. This month sees the return of our own Sykes Wilford as Inquisitor. Sykes is the founder, president, and CEO of Laudisi Enterprises, and he's developed an impressive knowledge of tobacco in his ... Read More

The Pipe Smoker's Holiday Gift Guide 2023

November 24, 2023 by Rose Kiser

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At Smokingpipes we know how hard it is to shop for the perfect gift for pipe smokers and that's why we've created a holiday gift guide for that special smoker in your life. From seasonal blends to top-of-the-line accessories, you're sure to impress with a thoughtful gift. ... Read More

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