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Mystery Tobacco Review: July 2022

Mystery Tobacco Review: July 2022

July 21, 2022 by Andrew Wike

For this month's episode, we asked one of our copywriters John McElheny to select one unknown blend for us to review in a blind taste-test. John's been a pipe and cigar smoker for many years now, so we knew his cellar was deep, but how deep? Tune in as Shane, Truett, and I smoke through a bowl of John's chosen mixture ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Anthology 1992-2022

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Anthology 1992-2022

July 13, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to Tasting Notes, everyone. For today's episode, we've got something incredibly special in store for you. I'm here with head blender Jeremy Reeves to discuss an exciting new addition to the Cornell & Diehl portfolio: Anthology 1992-2022. This "Greatest Hits" mixture celebrates C&D's 30th Anniversary and features many recognizable grades from such iconic blends as Carolina Red Flake, ... Read More

Anthology 1992-2022: 30 Years of Tobacco Excellence

Anthology 1992-2022: 30 Years of Tobacco Excellence

July 8, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Much can be achieved in 30 years: the mastering of an instrument, expertise in a complex profession, or even the perfection of an artisan craft. Cornell & Diehl, celebrating its 30-year anniversary in 2022, has achieved much as well, studying, practicing, performing, and becoming one of the premier pipe tobacco companies in the ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Low Country Santee

Tasting Notes: Low Country Santee

July 7, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes! If you've been following this series recently, you should know that I've been slowly working my way through the entire Low Country line, and today I continue that journey with an in-depth review of Low Country's Santee — a delicious, tobacco-forward crossover blend that can and should be enjoyed by just about everyone. ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: June 2022

Mystery Tobacco Review: June 2022

June 23, 2022 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review! Today's episode is all about redemption as our down-on-their-luck panel (myself included) attempts to rebuild their reputations after last month's rather embarrassing debacle. In the Inquisitor's Chair this month is our very own Customer Service Representative Eryn Patrick ... Read More

Employee Spotlight: Favorite Pipe Tobaccos

Employee Spotlight: Favorite Pipe Tobaccos

June 16, 2022 by John McElheny

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We here at Smokingpipes obviously have a passion for pipes and fine tobacco, so it's expected that we should have some favorites. Therefore, in the spirit of broadening the horizons of others, I am proud to present our first Employee Spotlight on Pipe Tobaccos, where members of our intrepid staff give insights into their tastes ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Low Country Waccamaw

Tasting Notes: Low Country Waccamaw

June 14, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another Tasting Notes review. Over the last couple of months, I've been slowly working my way back through the entire Low Country tinned tobacco portfolio. All of these blends are manufactured by Cornell & Diehl exclusively for our brick and mortar store, Low Country Pipe & Cigar, and Smokingpipes.com. So far ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: May 2022

Mystery Tobacco Review: May 2022

May 18, 2022 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review! For this month's Inquisitor, we had an in-house volunteer: Mr. Dana Mahanay. Dana's one of our gracious customer service representatives and he also assists our restoration department as an estate pipe restorer — needless to say, he knows his stuff. This isn't Dana's first time in the Inquisitor's Chair either; in fact, ... Read More

A South Carolina Tribute to Balkan Blends: Palmetto Balkan

A South Carolina Tribute to Balkan Blends: Palmetto Balkan

May 13, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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The first inhabitants of South Carolina arrived about 11,000 years ago and settled widely, appreciating the climate and opulent resources, which helped the population grow. First explored by Europeans in 1521, South Carolina was colonized by the British in 1660 and was among the first 13 colonies and the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. From its mountains and sandhills to its meandering rivers and expansive ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Warped Saint Espresso

Tasting Notes: Warped Saint Espresso

May 11, 2022 by Shane Ireland

2 Comments

Welcome back to Tasting Notes, everyone. On today's episode, I have the pleasure of discussing the latest entry in the Warped line of pipe tobaccos, which is an ongoing collaboration between Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars and Jeremy Reeves of Cornell and Diehl. A limited-edition blend releasing Friday, May 13th, Saint Espresso is an ... Read More

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