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Smokingpipes 20th Anniversary Dunhill Two-Pipe Sets

September 11, 2020 by Andrew Wike

This year celebrates the 20th anniversary of Smokingpipes, and in commemoration we've partnered with numerous members of the pipe-smoking community to develop and release several projects throughout 2020. So far, we've seen contributions from Peterson, Savinelli, Cornell & Diehl, Tom Eltang, and Castello ... Read More

Smoke Rings: My Father The Judge

September 8, 2020 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings. Today we're going to discuss one of my favorite offerings from My Father's Cigars: The Judge. Available in four distinct vitolas, The Judge combines Nicaraguan filler with two Nicaraguan binders, all enveloped in a naturally sweet Ecuadorian Sumatran wrapper. ... Read More

A Closer Look At Latakia Tobacco

September 4, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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Latakia, like Cavendish, is the result of a process; there is no tobacco plant that grows Latakia leaves. And Latakia production, like that of Perique, is a tiny industry; its annual yield of about 60,000 pounds is vanishingly insignificant when compared to overall global tobacco manufacturing, which is focused on cigarettes. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Chacom No. Two

September 3, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes, a video review series all about discovering (or rediscovering) some of the best pipe tobacco blends on the market. Continuing my journey through Chacom's tobacco portfolio, today I'm taking a closer look at one the brand's more recent additions ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2020

September 2, 2020 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 six unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution ... Read More

Raymond Chandler: Author, Screenwriter, Pipe Smoker

August 28, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Raymond Chandler was a complex and talented man, an author, and a Hollywood screenwriter who many consider to be one of the founders of the hard-boiled school of crime fiction, a genre that centers around detectives battling organized crime and a legal system that was often just as corrupt. ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: August 2020

August 27, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review, the wackiest pipe-smoking reality game show on the interwebs! For this month's episode, Truett Smith served as our Inquisitor, selecting one blend for the us to blind review. Unfortunately, we were at a slight disadvantage this time around (even more so than usual) ... Read More

Warped Cigars: The Core Portfolio

August 26, 2020 by Truett Smith

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In an earlier article, we profiled Kyle Gellis, detailing how he grew and developed in the cigar industry and discussing the history and vision of Warped as a brand. It highlighted Kyle's respect for traditional Cuban production methods and flavor profiles and lauded Warped's achievements and reputation — its cigars ... Read More

Cellaring Tobacco and Factors that Influence the Aging Process

August 21, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Acquiring tobacco and letting it age for years is one of the most rewarding aspects of pipe smoking, granting us the opportunity to appreciate how the flavor profile of our favorite blends can change or improve with time. Often referred to as "cellaring," purchasing tobacco with the intent to let it age is a somewhat newer ... Read More

Elements of the Pipe: Rims

August 20, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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Every pipe has one. Pipes have tobacco chambers; chambers have rims of one sort or another, and there are many sorts. Some smokers are particular about rims, especially given that, after the internals of a pipe, they require the most care and cleaning, and the different styles provide different levels of care to keep carbon ... Read More

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Smokingpipes 20th Anniversary Dunhill Two-Pipe Sets

Smoke Rings: My Father The Judge

A Closer Look At Latakia Tobacco

Tasting Notes: Chacom No. Two

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2020

Raymond Chandler: Author, Screenwriter, Pipe Smoker

Mystery Tobacco Review: August 2020

Warped Cigars: The Core Portfolio

Cellaring Tobacco and Factors that Influence the Aging Process

Elements of the Pipe: Rims

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