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RoMa Craft: Intemperance Cigars

May 21, 2024 by Tyler Caldwell

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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

A Smoker's Guide to Palate Refinement

May 17, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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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

Tasting Notes: Gawith Hoggarth & Co's Ennerdale Flake

May 16, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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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

Smoke Rings: RoMa Craft Brand Story

May 15, 2024 by Tyler Caldwell

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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

How to Ream a Pipe

May 10, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Remember when we used to carry coins? They're quaint artifacts now, convenient for stabilizing table legs, but they used to be practical for things like parking meters and purchases. Now everything costs more than coins can cover, parking meters require credit cards, and debit cards are the preferred exchange ... Read More

Savinelli Production: Handcrafted with Dedication, From Briar to Pipe

May 9, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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Hey, everybody. I'm Shane Ireland. Welcome to another episode of "All Pipes Considered." I recently had the opportunity to chat with Edoardo and Paolo from Savinelli in Italy about the brand's production, from briar to finished pipe, every step of the way. With quality checks at every juncture resulting in exacting shapes ... Read More

What is a Culebra?

May 8, 2024 by Tyler Caldwell

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Hello everyone. I'm Tyler Caldwell with Smokingpipes, and today I want to talk to you about a little cigar known as the Culebra. ... Read More

Small Batch: Steamworks — The Culmination of 2,000 Years of Steam History

May 3, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Steam has been employed for various mechanical purposes for more than two thousand years. The first steam device in recorded history was invented in 1st century Alexandria and was called Hero's engine, or the aeolipile. It had no practical use aside from entertainment and experimentation, consisting of a reservoir that ... Read More

Cigars of the Week: April 2024

May 2, 2024 by Rose Kiser

There are hundreds of cigars in this world and only so much time to smoke. It can be overwhelming to decide where to start in your smoking journey, and even if you're an experienced smoker, the options can leave you indecisive. Thankfully, industry experts are here to offer guidance. Every week on our Instagram ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: May 2024

May 1, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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As the weather warms up for a sizzling spring, we're bringing the heat with eight striking images, split between desktop and mobile orientations, available for download in two high-resolution formats. Get your device's background beach-ready with these ... Read More

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RoMa Craft: Intemperance Cigars

A Smoker's Guide to Palate Refinement

Tasting Notes: Gawith Hoggarth & Co's Ennerdale Flake

Smoke Rings: RoMa Craft Brand Story

How to Ream a Pipe

Savinelli Production: Handcrafted with Dedication, From Briar to Pipe

What is a Culebra?

Small Batch: Steamworks — The Culmination of 2,000 Years of Steam History

Cigars of the Week: April 2024

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: May 2024

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