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March Mayhem: 2022 Tournament of Blends

April 8, 2022 by David Wheelock

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It's March once again and that means that much of the United States' sports-obsessed population is deeply embroiled in a certain basketball tournament whose name shall remain unsaid (let's at least TRY to keep the lawyers from descending into "madness"). With University hoopsters from around the country competing for ... Read More

The Influential Drucquer & Sons, Ltd

April 7, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Drucquer & Sons was a place where pipe enthusiasts worked or gathered, enthusiasts who loved tobacco, like pipe enthusiasts everywhere. The famous tobacconist shop, however, has taken on a mythology of its own and is spoken of with respect and admiration. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Drucquer & Sons: Loch Ness

April 7, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Tasting Notes! On this month's episode, I'm looking at the new tobacco from Drucquer & Sons. ... Read More

Muletown Pipe Show 2022

April 1, 2022 by Truett Smith

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Pipe shows are integral to the pipe-smoking community, and while online gatherings fostered the hobby during pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions, there are no substitutions for the energy, vibrancy, and unity of in-person pipe shows. Check out our reflections on the Muletown Pipe Show 2022! ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: March 2022

March 31, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Cigar Review. Our Inquisitor this month is Smokingpipes' Customer Service Rep and avid cigar smoker and pipe aficionado: Mr. Alan Britt! Since joining our team in January of 2022, Alan has become one of our go-to experts for informed cigar recommendations ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2022

March 30, 2022 by Andrew Wike

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It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find seven unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. They're ready for you to use however you'd like. Feel free to download and set them as your desktop or phone background, or print them out and hang 'em on your wall. ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: March 2022

March 24, 2022 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome to another episode of the Mystery Pipe Tobacco Review! Around six months ago, our dear friend and editor Chuck Stanion requested to serve as the Inquisitor for March 2022's Mystery Pipe Tobacco Review. He wasn't open to negotiation: It had to be March. Tune in to see how the guys fared against Chuck this month. ... Read More

Introducing: The Charles Peterson Collection

March 23, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Peterson of Dublin is doing some particularly innovative work, improving and refining their sandblasting, their finishing processes and design. A large part of their ability to do that is thanks to the founder of the company, Charles Peterson, who designed the world-famous Peterson System Pipe and whose legacy of innovation ... Read More

Jody Davis: The Rock Star Pipe Maker

March 18, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Jody Davis is the lead guitarist for The Newsboys, a Christian rock band of enormous popularity. "It's probably the biggest band you've never heard of," he jokes. Jody is a well-grounded individual who has not let his musical fame alter his boyish charm and self-deprecating sense of humor. He says that talent had less to do with his success than chance and good fortune. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch: Eight State Burley

March 17, 2022 by Shane Ireland

On this episode, I'm joined by a very special guest, my friend and Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl Mr. Jeremy Reeves, here to discuss the latest run of C&D's Small Batch: Eight State Burley — available Wednesday, March 23rd. Tune in as Jeremy and I discuss the blend's inspirations and components, as well as a detailed comparison between last year's run and this year's release. ... Read More

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