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Mystery Tobacco Review: March 2023

March 30, 2023 by Truett Smith

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Hello, everyone! We're back again on another episode of the Mystery Tobacco Review with Shane Ireland, David Wheelock, Alan Britt, and myself. For this March 2023 edition, we turned to Laudisi Distribution Group's National Account Manager, Kaz Walters, as our Inquisitor. Kaz has featured in the Mystery Tobacco Review ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2023

March 29, 2023 by Andrew Wike

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 eight unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution ... Read More

Must-Have Pipe-Smoking Accessories

March 24, 2023 by Davin Hylton

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It can be difficult to find the proper accessories to maximize our smoking experiences because of the intimidating number of choices. To provide a better understanding of the function and need for the various options available, we here at Smokingpipes have compiled a list of must-have accessories ... Read More

The Ballad of Stringbean: Life and Death on Music Row

March 23, 2023 by Gabriel Bass

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While one may not immediately associate the name Stringbean with much beyond the green pods hanging in the garden, 50 years ago it called to mind banjo music, laughter, and grief. While people of a certain generation may remember the Stringbean from shows like Hee Haw and the Grand Ole Opry, he was ... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Beast

March 22, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to Tasting Notes, everyone. In this very special episode, I'm revisiting a blend I initially reviewed over seven years ago: Cornell & Diehl's The Beast. Originally released in 2016, The Beast was actually the second installment in the Small Batch line, and today I'm taking a closer look at C&D's 2023 ... Read More

The Return of The Beast

March 17, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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It has been two years since Small Batch: The Beast last lumbered from the primordial swamps of Louisiana to plunder and ravage the expectations of pipe smokers with its terrifying abundance of Perique. The Beast is 51 percent Perique — enough to satisfy the most intrepid enthusiast and possibly intimidate those seasoned by conventional mixtures. ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: March 2023

March 16, 2023 by Truett Smith

Welcome back to the Mystery Cigar Review. For this month's episode, we asked Mr. Bradley Rubin from Alec Bradley — that's the Bradley in Alec Bradley, son of founder Alan Rubin, for those unfamiliar with the brand — to select one cigar for Shane, Tyler, Alan, and me to review in a blind taste test. ... Read More

Smokers, Light Your Pipes!

March 15, 2023 by Davin Hylton

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Pipe-smoking competitions, sometimes referred to as long-smoking competitions, have been an integral part of the pipe-smoking community for over 100 years, offering hobbyists and enthusiasts an opportunity to test their skill, versatility, and lung capacity. These events are typically held at pipe-smoking conventions, or ... Read More

The Junior Rusticated Series by Peterson

March 10, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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Diversity has always been a pillar of the Peterson catalog. From their solid work pipes able to prevail over rough daily use to their equally robust, silver-clad, smooth-grained works of technical and visual distinction, Peterson has provided for every pipe smoker's every need. It has been a few generations, however, since the Peterson portfolio has included a full range of smaller pipes. ... Read More

Cigar Review: 15 Minutes of Fame

March 9, 2023 by Gabriel Bass