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Tasting Notes: Missouri Meerschaum Luminaire

July 21, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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This episode of "Tasting Notes" examines a new tobacco called Luminaire. It's one of three new blends from Missouri Meerschaum, the other two being Party Line and Drawdown, which we'll cover in upcoming videos. ... Read More

Introducing: Caribbean Blue by Kohlhase & Kopp

July 19, 2023 by Gabriel Bass

German blenders Kohlhase & Kopp are responsible for producing many of the most sought-after pipe tobaccos among seasoned smokers. Anyone who enjoys Robert McConnell, Rattray's, Sillem's, or Solani has benefited from the expertise and passion that K&K bring to their work. I'm a particular fan of K&K blends, especially ... Read More

How to Pack Flake Tobacco

July 5, 2023 by Truett Smith

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Today we're talking about flake tobacco and specifically how to pack it properly into a pipe. We've discussed packing ribbon tobacco, but flake tobacco adds one extra step to that process. Now some — especially beginners — might wonder why exactly we should smoke flake tobacco or why we would even want ... Read More

Top 10 Best-Selling Coin Tobaccos

June 23, 2023 by John McElheny

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Like flake tobacco, spun-cut or coin-cut mixtures were originally developed to transport tobacco efficiently, and they're among the oldest styles of pipe tobacco, dating back over 400 years. Instead of pressing tobacco leaves into blocks — or plugs — coin-cut mixtures involve tightly spinning whole leaves into a rope, ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: June 2023

June 22, 2023 by Alan Britt

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review! We're pleased to introduce Lori Gregor of our Customer Service team, who has agreed to challenge Truett, Shane, and me with a mysterious, unidentified tobacco. Lori appreciates fine quality in her whiskeys, wines, cigars, and pipe tobaccos, so we may have something ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Drucquer & Sons’ The Merry Monk

June 8, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome, everyone, to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today, I'll be reviewing the most recent release from Drucquer & Sons, The Merry Monk. I was particularly interested in this blend, because it satisfies two of my preferred criteria for an English mixture: Firstly, it's a flake-cut blend, and secondly, there's a little ... Read More

Proper Pipe Tobacco Humidification

June 2, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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The most wonderfully flavorful tobacco I've ever hated is Dark Star by McClelland, which is no longer manufactured. It was deliciously complex, with a fruity spice flavor and a sweet, complex, multi-flavored smoke. However, I was never able to keep it lit and it frustrated me. ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: May 2023

May 31, 2023 by Alan Britt

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review! We're pleased to introduce Mr. Davis Hooker of our Customer Service Department, who has accepted the distinguished and powerful position of Inquisitor for this month's review. Davis is known for his practical and down-to-Earth approach to projects, so he may have chosen ... Read More

Top 11 Best-Selling English Blends

April 28, 2023 by John McElheny

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While its definition has been the source of much debate, the English family of pipe tobacco, today, typically refers to any blend that contains a significant percentage of Latakia. Unlike Burley or Virginias, Latakia is not a specific varietal or type of tobacco, per se; rather, it's a type of Oriental leaf that has undergone ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: April 2023

April 13, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of The Mystery Tobacco Review. Today, we have the pleasure of smoking one unknown blend selected for us by Mr. J.P. Hanna. Now for those of you who aren't local to our area, J.P. is an active member of the Low Country Pipe Club — a local pipe group that meets regularly at our brick-and-mortar store ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Missouri Meerschaum Luminaire

Introducing: Caribbean Blue by Kohlhase & Kopp

How to Pack Flake Tobacco

Top 10 Best-Selling Coin Tobaccos

Mystery Tobacco Review: June 2023

Tasting Notes: Drucquer & Sons’ The Merry Monk

Proper Pipe Tobacco Humidification

Mystery Tobacco Review: May 2023

Top 11 Best-Selling English Blends

Mystery Tobacco Review: April 2023

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