Tobacco Talk

Mystery Tobacco Review: February 2021

February 25, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Tobacco Review, our flagship review series in which three of our panelists put their palates to the test against one unknown blend. For this month, we were honored to once again host C&D's Head Blender, Jeremy Reeves, as our Guest Inquisitor, selecting one mystery tobacco ... Read More

History of International Pipe Smoking Day

February 19, 2021 by Chuck Stanion

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One of the most popular online forums for pipe smokers is Smokers Forums, based in the UK and still going strong after many years with a world-wide membership. I've managed to modulate the compulsion, but for years I couldn't start a workday without browsing Smokers Forums ... Read More

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease's Windjammer

February 12, 2021 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes! Today, I'll be reviewing the latest release from G.L. Pease : Windjammer. Gregory Pease is among the most iconic and celebrated blenders of our time. His portfolio spans over twenty years, and many of mixtures are among the most well-known and celebrated pipe ... Read More

Peter Falk: Columbo and Cigars

February 5, 2021 by Jeffery Sitts

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Though Peter Falk is best remembered for his iconic character Lieutenant Columbo, the disheveled and eccentric homicide detective who worked for the Los Angeles Police Department, Falk was an incredibly versatile and talented actor whose career spanned several decades. As Columbo, Falk regularly smoked cigars and was a hero to the common man ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation Afternoon Melange

February 4, 2021 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes! As I mentioned in a previous episode, I've been working my way through Erik Stokkebye's recently added 4th Generation bulk blends. While certainly enjoyable anytime, each of these three blends is designed to be smoked at specific times throughout the day, essentially being "Morning," "Afternoon," and "Evening" smokes. It's been quite a lot of fun experimenting with these tobaccos and experiencing them exactly as the blender intended. ... Read More

Classic OTC Blends: Edward G. Robinson First Impressions

January 27, 2021 by Jeffery Sitts

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Sharing its name with the legendary actor and avid pipe smoker, Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend (EGR) is a mixture that has endured since its debut in the mid-20th century. The blend was created in the late 1940s by the San Francisco-based company Greenfield and Winther under Robinson's supervision; ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation Morning Blend

January 20, 2021 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today, I'll be reviewing Erik Stokkebye's 4th Generation 2012 Anniversary Flake, a recent addition to the 4th Generation line celebrating the year that the brand made its debut on the pipe tobacco market. ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: January 2021

January 14, 2021 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Tobacco Review! For this first episode of the new year, we wanted to switch things up and bring in a very special guest Inquisitor: Mr. Pete Prevost. As the President of BriarWorks, as well as an extremely talented artisan pipe maker in his own right, Pete is a dedicated pipe smoker ... Read More

Classic OTC Blends: Half and Half First Impressions

January 13, 2021 by Jeffery Sitts