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Aesthetics is defined as "the philosophical study of beauty and taste," which is quite close to the philosophy of art. It is said that most anything can be seen as beautiful, depending on the perspective and the emotional connection between an object and its purveyor. ... Read More

Welcome to another enthralling installment of Mystery Review, a monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mysterious tobacco. This month's inquisitor is Pete Prevost of BriarWorks. Will his selection stump the panel? ... Read More

Summer is here and that means sizzling sun, cool water, and tropical smokes. Get ready for the summer with these hot smokes picked by our cigar experts. Every week on our Instagram (Cigarsatsmokingpipes), we choose a cigar of the week to make your smoking journey a little easier. Here are our recommendations for May. ... Read More

Luxury is one of life's greatest pleasures, transforming pure indulgence into something incidental that we love. For cigar and pipe smokers, it can be as simple as a new smoke or a fashionable new accessory. Some brands strive to encapsulate luxury at its finest and one example of this is Fuente's ... Read More

A celebration of the Irish marque's accomplishments in pipe making and creative innovation, Peterson's Pipe of the Year (POY) has been a highly anticipated annual release since its inception in 1997. These pipes are pulled from their 150-year archive of shapes and styles, serving as a view into the storied past of the brand ... Read More

Hello, everyone. I'm Tyler Caldwell and today I'll be talking about Intemperance by RoMa Craft. The Intemperance series features four different versions with the same binders and fillers, yet with various wrapper leaves, affording completely different flavor profiles to be enjoyed. ... Read More

If you've ever watched "Tasting Notes" and wondered how Shane Ireland identifies those complex flavors during a smoke, when all you can taste is "tobacco," then this is the guide for you. There is nothing more intimidating than refining your palate except possibly drunkenly signing up for a Russian bear wrestling competition. ... Read More

Nicaraguan cigars are beloved by seasoned smokers and newcomers alike as they closely resemble the quality and characteristics of Cuban tobacco due to the country's nutrient-rich volcanic soil. With four distinct growing regions, you can get lost exploring the nuances of Nicaraguan tobacco for a lifetime. Today ... Read More

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I wanted to do something a little bit different today: It's time for me to revisit some of my old favorites. I thought that I would begin with smoking through all of the flakes produced by both of the Gawith houses, Samuel Gawith and Gawith Hoggarth. So if you've been ... Read More

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Mike Rosales, co-owner of RoMa Craft Cigars. We chatted about Mike's involvement in the tobacco industry and the history behind the brand, along with each of the dynamic lines available, from inception to manufacturing to the consumer, and much more. ... Read More