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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, the first part of two videos, I'm joined by our Pipe Specialist, Kaz Walters, to dig into some of Kaz's collection.

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In this very special Tasting Notes video, Shane takes us through his fall rotation to show us the five blends he'll be smoking this autumn.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Josh sit down to talk about Jody Davis, including his history in the American pipe making scene.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, join Adam and Andy as they circle back around to one of our more rugged brands, Moonshine Pipe Co. ... Read More

In this Tasting Notes video, Shane reviews Sutliff's 507C Virginia Slices, A flue-cured Virginia flake with a light aromatic topping.

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It seems as if the Calabash pipe has always been there: in literature, film, and potentially on your pipe rack. Its whimsical, distinctive silhouette is instantly recognizable, and like the clay Cutty shape before it, it's a design that's carried over into the realm of briar. The shape itself might be unique, but the story behind it all ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Kaz joins Shane to talk about the work of Greek carver Chris Asteriou, including his influences, background, and some very special Calabashes.

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With cigars, and likewise with pipes, it's easy to be accustomed to short smokes. Life is constantly in motion, and so the time and attention commitment required for a Group 6's worth of St James Flake or a full-bodied Churchill is typically in short supply. However, there are those occasions when you find yourself ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, the second of two videos, I'm joined again by Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender at Cornell & Diehl, to take a further look at his collection as a whole, what draws him to a piece, and the lengths he'll go to to not give up on a particularly stubborn pipe.

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In this Tasting Notes video, Shane reviews Planta's Anno MMX (After Dinner Mixture), a mix of Virginias and black Cavendish with a light topping of chocolate and Scotch whiskey.

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