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Welcome to another episode of Mystery Review, our monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mystery tobacco or cigar. For November's edition, our guest Inquisitor is Eryn Patrick, Assistant to the Vice President of Retail, Shane Ireland. Will her mysterious submission ... Read More

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes with Shane Ireland. Our friends at HU Tobacco over in Germany have released a handful of new blends, so now I have some more stuff to add to my list to smoke through. I went ahead and jumped one blend in particular to the front of the line that piqued my interest. Today I'm super excited ... Read More

Burley tobacco has been a widely popular leaf varietal since it was first cultivated in 1864 and has been used in pipe, cigarette, and chewing-tobacco blends. When included in pipe blends, the air-cured leaf creates rich, earthy flavors that pair well with virtually any combination of other components. Today, we're going over our top-10 best-selling ... Read More

Today, Tyler Caldwell and I are discussing the new StillWell Star Holiday 2025 cigar, available now from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust. This cigar was made in collaboration with Jeremy Reeves of Cornell & Diehl, featuring pipe tobacco in the blend. It's the perfect crossover cigar or beginner cigar for someone who wants to dive into the hobby ... Read More

We recently sat down for a round table discussion about Warped's Saint Espresso, making its return on-site now. We cracked into an old tin from the original release from Shane Ireland's cellar and shared our thoughts on the blend and plenty ... Read More

I recently sat down with Jonas Santana from Blackbird Cigars to discuss the Meadowlark, released at the PCA show this year. Let's find out what makes this limited-edition run so special ... Read More

Norman Rockwell is known for his work that captures a sentimental view of American life. While his work is often disregarded by "serious" art critics, there is no denying that it left an impact on many. A talented man, and a dedicated pipe smoker, today we're going to explore Norman Rockwell's life and his expansive career ... Read More

Today Alan Britt and I want to give you some advice on how to select a cigar humidor, whether it's a gift for yourself or for a loved one. There are a plethora of brands who make humidors and it can be a little intimidating, so we hope this guide can help you select the perfect ... Read More

I sat down with Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf to chat about The Aganorsa Experience. For those who don't have the privilege of attending an event, we've got tasting components packs available on-site with the cigar leaf components to conduct your own Aganorsa Experience ... Read More

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I am visiting an old friend: Robert McConnell's Scottish Flake. This is my all-time favorite tobacco, which I have stated publicly many times for many years, and that remains true. ... Read More