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Meet Fred Hanna, Doctor of Pipes

October 23, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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You may not know who Fred Hanna is, but there's an equally good chance that you do, especially if you enjoy reading and learning more about pipes and pipe tobacco. He's the author of The Perfect Smoke, one of the finest books about pipe smoking ever published, as well as 20-25 articles in Pipes and tobaccos magazine which is no longer published, and The Pipe Collector. ... Read More

Classic OTC Blends: Carter Hall First Impressions

October 22, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Since I started working at Smokingpipes, I've had the opportunity to sample exquisite blends that have aged for years from colleagues and have been able to find my favorite mixtures using the Tobacco Locator and reading reviews online. Upon realizing that I've never smoked any of the classic over-the-counter (OTC) ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: October 2020

October 21, 2020 by Truett Smith

Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Cigar Review, the stogie-focused spinoff of our long-standing Mystery Tobacco Review series. For this month's installment, our cigar specialist Tim Vanderpool served as the Inquisitor, selecting one cigar for Shane, Tyler, and me to blind review. ... Read More

Graham Chapman: Comedian, Monty Python Member, Pipe Smoker

October 16, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Graham Chapman was a member of the beloved, surrealist comedy troupe Monty Python and is viewed as a comedic genius, responsible for some of the group's funniest and most iconic moments. Though largely remembered as the quiet, pipe-smoking Python, Chapman reveled in the lunacy and absurdity that was often depicted in ... Read More

The Pipes of Tom Sawyer

October 15, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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Tom Sawyer is an icon of American literature, among the most loved characters to emerge from an American pen. We all know the basic story, and many of us read Tom Sawyer when we were young. It helped shape the way we thought about childhood, and I bet many are just like me: Tom Sawyer influenced the way I lived. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Gold Block

October 13, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes. In this installment, I continue my journey down Memory Lane, exploring Aromatic mixtures that I haven't smoked in ages. You see, for the past several years, the main focus of my rotation has been Virginias and Virginia/Periques, and before that, I was obsessed with English ... Read More

The History of Pipe Design: France and England

October 9, 2020 by Truett Smith

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Unlike other artistic mediums and styles, such as Impressionist paintings or ancient, Grecian sculptures, discussing pipes as pieces of art is a relatively new endeavor and lacks formal exposure. (I've known many students who have taken Art History classes; never before have I heard of a class related to pipe history.) ... Read More

Smoke Rings: La Aroma de Cuba

October 8, 2020 by Tyler Caldwell

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Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings. Today, Tyler and I sit down to discuss La Aroma de Cuba's lineup of cigars. From the high-end Noblesse to the Mi Reserva, La Aroma's portfolio offers myriad options for any smoker. Tune in to learn more about our favorite cigars from the celebrated brand. ... Read More

Classic OTC Blends: Sutliff's Mixture No. 79 First Impressions

October 7, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Sutliff pipe tobacco has become a staple across the pipe smoking world, filling personal cellars as well as tobacco shops since 1849 when H.W. Sutliff founded the Sutliff Tobacco Company in San Francisco, California. From the mid-19th century until the early 1900's the company primarily operated as a retail establishment, selling cigars, pipe tobacco, and providing other retailers with high-quality blending components and premixed pipe tobaccos. ... Read More

The Real Popeye The Sailor

October 2, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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I've always lacked common sense. I admire it in others, but can't seem to cultivate its use, so I find myself in odd situations, like in first grade when I talked a pal into screwing two metal trash cans together with me inside and rolling me off the end of his dock into the lake, where I hoped to submerge and learn how to improve the craft's design. It was an outstanding success, because I submerged wonderfully and learned a whole lot about what needed improving. We'd found only two screws and I pushed my way out, but when things were at their worst, what I found myself thinking was, "What would Popeye the Sailor do?" ... Read More

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