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Mystery Tobacco Review: March 2023

Mystery Tobacco Review: March 2023

March 30, 2023 by Truett Smith

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Hello, everyone! We're back again on another episode of the Mystery Tobacco Review with Shane Ireland, David Wheelock, Alan Britt, and myself. For this March 2023 edition, we turned to Laudisi Distribution Group's National Account Manager, Kaz Walters, as our Inquisitor. Kaz has featured in the Mystery Tobacco Review ... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Beast

Tasting Notes: The Beast

March 22, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to Tasting Notes, everyone. In this very special episode, I'm revisiting a blend I initially reviewed over seven years ago: Cornell & Diehl's The Beast. Originally released in 2016, The Beast was actually the second installment in the Small Batch line, and today I'm taking a closer look at C&D's 2023 ... Read More

The Return of The Beast

The Return of The Beast

March 17, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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It has been two years since Small Batch: The Beast last lumbered from the primordial swamps of Louisiana to plunder and ravage the expectations of pipe smokers with its terrifying abundance of Perique. The Beast is 51 percent Perique — enough to satisfy the most intrepid enthusiast and possibly intimidate those seasoned by conventional mixtures. ... Read More

Erik Stokkebye: The Fourth Generation

Erik Stokkebye: The Fourth Generation

March 3, 2023 by Chuck Stanion

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Representing his family's fourth generation in the tobacco business, Erik Stokkebye has been immersed in the trade over his entire lifetime. Appropriately, Erik is the founder and driving force behind Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation tobaccos and 4th Generation pipes. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: 4th Generation Small Batch Resolution

Tasting Notes: 4th Generation Small Batch Resolution

March 2, 2023 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to Tasting Notes, everyone. Today's episode is very special, as I'm joined by tobacco legend and my dear friend Mr. Erik Stokkebye, who's here to help me discuss the 2023 4th Generation Small Batch Limited Edition blend. Now in its fifth edition, Erik Stokkebye's 4th Generation Small Batch Limited Edition ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: February 2023

Mystery Tobacco Review: February 2023

February 16, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back, everyone, to the Mystery Tobacco Review. For our second episode of 2023, we were honored to host a very special guest: Mr. Erik Stokkebye. Building on three generations of tobacco experience, Erik continues his family's tradition with the 4th Generation brand, whose portfolio ranges from beautifully made briar pipes ... Read More

10 Great Winter Smokes

10 Great Winter Smokes

January 19, 2023 by Gabriel Bass

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As winter begins its gusty approach once again, I find myself returning to blends that offer rich, deep flavors, or alternately, old favorites that feature top notes of nostalgic quality. I can't say what exactly draws me to certain blend types in the winter months. Perhaps Latakia's smoky, incense-like flavors unlock ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: January 2023

Mystery Tobacco Review: January 2023

January 12, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review! For this first episode of 2023, we asked our good friend, and head blender of Cornell & Diehl, Mr. Jeremy Reeves to return as our Guest Inquisitor for this month's review. Tune in as Truett, David, Alan, and I smoke through Jeremy's chosen mixture and attempt to guess its components ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: December 2022

Mystery Tobacco Review: December 2022

December 22, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review! For this last installment of 2022, we decided to do something a little different and bring back an old Inquisitor from the series' early history. That's right, for the first time in many years, our Inquisitor this month is our own Andy Wike. Tune in to see how we fared against Andy's Mystery Blend! ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: November 2022

Mystery Tobacco Review: November 2022

November 23, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review, and Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. We certainly have a number of things to be grateful for this year, including a new member joining our review panel: Mr. Alan Britt. Tune in as Truett, David, Alan, and I attempt to guess this month's mystery tobacco. ... Read More

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