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Unanticipated Havoc

March 12, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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I reached for one of my most trustworthy pipes, a Castello Sea Rock made in 2000, and was surprised to detect a small gap between the stem face and the end of the shank that should certainly have attracted my attention before now. It's rare to find such a manufacturing error in a Castello. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Smokingpipes 20th Anniversary Blends

March 9, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of Tasting Notes, Shane takes a closer look at each of these special edition tobaccos, offering his thoughts on the blends. ... Read More

Jean Nicot: The Diplomat and Scholar Who Brought Tobacco to France

March 6, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Jean Nicot was a French scholar and diplomat who is credited with introducing the tobacco leaf as a universal remedy for ailments in France during the 16th century. Tobacco's early popularity in Europe was primarily based on the plant's supposed medical properties, rather than recreational use, and Jean Nicot was a strong proponent of that belief. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Foundation Cigar Company

March 3, 2020 by Truett Smith

With the release of Foundation's El Guëguënse ("The Wise Man") in 2015, Nicholas Melillo became both company founder and master blender. Over 20 years in the cigar industry prepared Melillo for this debut, having run production for La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate in Nicaragua. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2020

March 2, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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It's officially March, and you know what that means: Time for another round of beautiful, high-resolution pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some our favorite shots and artwork to share with you, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download right now. ... Read More

The Romeo Briar Process: A Father the Flame Featurette

February 28, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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The documentary, Father the Flame, gave us all new insight into the details and personalities behind the manufacture of pipes, and Chad Terpstra, the director, and his colleagues have now provided a YouTube channel for shorter vignettes of pipe making interest. ... Read More

Mystery Review: February 2020

February 27, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of The Mystery Tobacco Review, a pipe smoking, blind-taste-testing video series full of captivating pauses, stalling stammers, and last minute Hail Mary guesses. For February's installment, our lead copywriter Truett Smith once again took to the Inquisitor's Chair, selecting an unknown blend for Jeff, Shane, and Andy to test their palates against in the red room arena. ... Read More

Personal Preferences

February 26, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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I was at my desk the other day, smoking a Jody Davis saddle Billiard and replaying Bugs Bunny cartoons in my head (Foghorn Leghorn: what a hoot) when my colleague, lead copywriter Truett Smith, happened by to talk about one of my pipe descriptions for the website. "Y'know," he said, "I don't recall seeing, 'This is the ugliest pipe ... Read More

An Interview With Brian Levine

February 21, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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Those involved in the pipe community for any length of time are familiar with Brian Levine, because he makes sure they are. He introduces himself to everyone, and with humor and self-deprecation, charm and bad jokes, makes them immediate friends. His knowledge of tobacco and pipes is a resource admired by many ... Read More

How To Light A Cigar | Smoke Rings University

February 20, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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Whether you are brand new to cigars or have smoked them for years, you've likely had an issue with an improper burn or a bad light at some point. Sometimes it's user error, but often it's product malfunction. Cigars are handmade products, after all, and occasionally you will happen across an improper roll or poor ... Read More

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Unanticipated Havoc

Tasting Notes: Smokingpipes 20th Anniversary Blends

Jean Nicot: The Diplomat and Scholar Who Brought Tobacco to France

Smoke Rings: Foundation Cigar Company

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2020

The Romeo Briar Process: A Father the Flame Featurette

Mystery Review: February 2020

Personal Preferences

An Interview With Brian Levine

How To Light A Cigar | Smoke Rings University

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