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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Sykes talk about the two 1975 Pezzo Unico Castellos they managed to wrestle from Kino's collection of prized (and unsmoked) pieces.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Andy and I discuss the history and aesthetics of stoutly shaped pipes and take a closer look at Ashton's Stubby line.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane sits down with BriarWorks' Pete Prevost to discuss the three fresh shapes in the Classics line, upcoming shapes, and their house favorites.

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In this week's Tasting Notes video, Shane takes on the re-release of G.L. Pease's mythic VaPer blend — Stonehenge Flake.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Adam Davidson discuss Todd Johnson's style, experimentation, and the advantages of a collaborative environment.

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So you've been eyeing off that leather wrapped Kiribi Tomo for a while now, and have finally pulled the trigger. Maybe you're lucky enough to have been able to buy it on instinct, but just as likely you've had to scrimp and save for a while. With your shiny new lighter in hand, what do you need to know? Pipe lighters can be ... Read More

Sergey Ailarov is one of the most prominent names in Russian pipe making; yet, like many pipe makers who've gained fame abroad, Ailarov's work here in the U.S. is quite scarce. We hope to change all that, as we added him to our lineup of talented, artisanal pipe makers earlier this week. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane sits down for a chat with Roberto Ascorti of Caminetto and Ascorti about the history of the brands and the 3 generations of Ascorti pipemakers.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Shane discuss Castello's 70th Anniversary celebration, including the 70th Anniversary Apple and a very special Poker from long time Castello craftsman, Tarcisio. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Josh and Chip talk about the Abe Herbaugh haul we brought back from Chicago, including a Speeding Fig, Speared Fish, and his first crane grade. ... Read More