Tobacco Talk

In Praise of Perique

In Praise of Perique

June 24, 2014 by Bear Graves

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As any of my annoyed coworkers will confirm, once I begin research on a subject of interest, I will chase that metaphorical rabbit not only down the hole, but catch it, dissect it, and place its tissues under a microscope. ... Read More

Wessex Tobacco Dreams

Wessex Tobacco Dreams

June 3, 2014 by Shane Ireland

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It has become a ritual for me, once a week, to wander down to the warehouse and do a little tobacco shopping. Typically, I will grab a few tins of my perennial favorite but with such a wonderful selection available to, it's only natural that in addition to my "usual," I pick out something new to try. ... Read More

Quite Mysterious Tobacco

Quite Mysterious Tobacco

May 20, 2014 by Eric Squires

A couple weekends ago I brought a few ounces of flake tobacco, in an unmarked bag, over to a little get-together Adam was throwing. When Jeremy asked what it was, I handed it over; he gave some a sniff and pronounced that the blend was clearly one of Gawith, Hoggarth & Co.’s. Well that won’t do, I thought ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco (5)

Mystery Tobacco (5)

April 22, 2014 by Eric Squires

Blind tobacco taste-test. One, two, three, go.
Jeremy Reeves:
"I returned to my desk the other day, just after lunch, to find a mysterious zip-lock baggie, cryptically labeled '4/21/14' in red marker. ... Read More

Less Mysterious Tobacco Review

Less Mysterious Tobacco Review

March 18, 2014 by Eric Squires

We all know the drill now: I pick a tobacco, I choose a few victims volunteers and we get their impressions of a particular blend or leaf without prejudice. Well, in theory at least. As you'll see, sometimes there's just no disguising certain "real McCoys". ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco (4)

Mystery Tobacco (4)

February 25, 2014 by Eric Squires

Introduction: I tossed little bags of tobacco at Bear, Josh, and Jeremy and told them to smoke it. When asked what it was, I refused to answer, instead opting to repeat my demands, with one small addition: Smoke it, and then write about what happens to you. ... Read More

The Romance of Certain Old Tobaccos

The Romance of Certain Old Tobaccos

November 11, 2013 by Joshua Burgess

After working here at Smokingpipes.com for four months now, my Monday morning routine is pretty well fixed. I walk through the door around 8:30, say hello to Mark as I put my lunch in the mini fridge, hang my hat on the peg in my office, pack a bowl of Early Morning Pipe, and get to work. ... Read More

Making Quiet Nights

Making Quiet Nights

October 2, 2013 by Kathryn Mann

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Not too long ago Sykes visited our friends at Cornell & Diehl in Morganton, NC. Today, he is in Asakusa for the Tokyo pipe show. As should go without saying, he hasn't had much time in between the two trips for writing about his experience. ... Read More

Tobacco Blending: Trials and Tradition

Tobacco Blending: Trials and Tradition

September 26, 2013 by Ted Swearingen

As usual, Eric came over Saturday night to continue our traditional enjoyment of smoke, conversation, music, and whatever brandy was recently on blow-out at the local ABC store. It's not like we're stuck in a rut; in my living room we smoke, chat, drink 'Low Country Lobotomy' and listen to music. ... Read More

Drew Estate Pipe Tobacco: Coming Soon

Drew Estate Pipe Tobacco: Coming Soon

August 23, 2013 by Bear Graves

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If a tobacco blender issues teasers regarding the release of a new blend, there's a ripple of excitement in the pipe smoking community. If a well-known pipe tobacco company announces that an entire new line of tobaccos is upon the horizon, the anticipation is positively palpable. ... Read More

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