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The Two Best Pipes in the World

February 14, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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We all have favorite pipes in our collections. They may change from week to week, they may switch identities, but there are always favorites. Most times I feel that whatever pipe I'm currently smoking is my favorite. Some fall in and out of favor, sometimes repeatedly. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Adam Davidson Pipes

February 13, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Truett and I sit down to discuss three outstanding new pipes from our very own Adam Davidson, each embodying a unique, retro style. Over the years, Adam has created such a breath of signature shapes, balancing the line between paying homage to tradition and innovating for ... Read More

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease's Spark Plug

February 12, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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It's not everyday I get to review a new G.L. Pease blend, so get ready. On this episode of Tasting Notes, I'm covering everything you need to know about Greg's latest creation: Spark Plug. The first true, Latakia-based plug in Greg's lineup, Spark Plug is a bold English/Balkan mixture, offering a heavy helping of smoky Latakia ... Read More

Briar to Binder: Black Label Trading Co. Deliverance Nocturne

February 6, 2020 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of Briar to Binder, a crossover video series where we take a closer look at cigars through the lens of a pipe smoker. On this episode, Truett and I sit down to discuss Black Label Trading Co.'s Deliverance Nocturne, a darker counterpart to our #1 ranked cigar of 2019. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2020

February 3, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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It's officially February, 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

All Pipes Considered: Peterson St. Patrick's Day 2020

January 31, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and I take a closer look at Peterson's St. Patrick's Day 2020 pipes. Tune in for a detailed discussion about the limited edition line's history, available shapes, Peterson's upgraded sandblasting equipment, and this year's stunning green finish. ... Read More

Chuck and the Giant Tobacco Stalk

January 31, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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I found myself in a strange land a while back, taking time off to reconnect with some relatives in Eastern Europe I'd not seen since they visited the U.S. when I was a child. They were royalty, and I was fascinated by their stories of the vast estates of their homeland and spent many nights dreaming of the palaces and ... Read More

Mystery Review: January 2020

January 28, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Tobacco Review, that weird pipesmoking phenomenon that's slowly taking over the internet (or at least we think it is). For the first review of 2020, we decided to switch things up a little bit and bring in a very special guest panelist: Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of C&D. ... Read More

Edward G. Robinson

January 24, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Perhaps best known for his portrayals of tough-guys and gangsters, Edward G. Robinson was a prolific actor, activist, and pipesmoker. Over the course of his 50-year career, he appeared in 40 Broadway plays and more than 100 major motion pictures, his most memorable roles occurring during Hollywood's Golden Age. ... Read More

Pipe Cleaner Strategies

January 23, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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The regular employment of pipe cleaners is important to my smoking process, as I'm sure it is to yours. We depend on these simple devices to keep our pipes clear of moisture and avoid gurgle, which is dissonant to the ear, but far worse when reaching the tongue. There's no coming back from ... Read More

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