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Wolfgang Becker's 8-Pipe Wasp Set

December 27, 2019 by Truett Smith

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There are a number of milestones within a pipmaker's career. Selling one's first pipe elevates a carver from being only a hobbyist; the first time a maker showcases their work at a pipe show thrusts them into the public eye, gaining recognition and involvement in the community. ... Read More

Mystery Review: December 2019

December 26, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of The Mystery Tobacco Review, the last installment not only of the year, but of the decade! To mark the special occasion, we invited C&D's head blender Jeremy Reeves back to serve as our guest Inquisitor for this month's review, and boy did he have some tricks up his sleeve. ... Read More

Santa and the Pipe Snatcher

December 24, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Santa crumpled the newspaper he was reading and tossed it out of his sleigh from 2,000 feet of flight elevation, touching the side of his nose and sending a magic invisible beam toward the falling paper. It burst into red and green flames as it fell, then exploded into fireworks displays as it drifted toward the glacial expanse below. ... Read More

Top Cigars Of 2019

December 20, 2019 by Truett Smith

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We are Smokingpipes, and obviously we specialize in pipes and pipe tobacco. That doesn't mean, though, that we don't also enjoy cigars, and we feature a vast array on site, from historical, well-known names to more avant-garde, boutique brands. Here you'll find the best cigars we smoked in 2019. ... Read More

Try Everthing Twice

December 19, 2019 by Truett Smith

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Open-mindedness when trying a new tobacco blend is virtuous; however, a single sample often isn't enough to form a substantial opinion. Sometimes you have to try tobacco twice before truly knowing whether or not you like it. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Peterson's Elizabethan Mixture

December 18, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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When Dunhill announced earlier this year that it would no longer be producing tobacco, pipesmokers rued the loss of some of their favorite mixtures. Thanks to Peterson, however, those beloved blends are still available. On this episode of Tasting Notes, I take a closer look at the Elizabethan Mixture. ... Read More

The Savinelli Autograph: Specialized Craftsmanship

December 13, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Since 1876, Savinelli has been making impressive Italian pipes. From curing briar, to shaping, to mixing their all-natural stains, Savinelli conducts every step of production in house. Standard shapes are fraised on a machine—a technique shared by most other serially produced pipe manufacturers. What separates Savinelli ... Read More

Kiribi Kenshi: Every Pipesmoker's Everyday Lighter

December 12, 2019 by Truett Smith

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For two years, I've relied on a Kiribi Kabuto lighter for my pipesmoking needs. I appreciate the simple, classic presentation of the Kabuto, its chic finish, Old Boy-style striking wheel, and sound reliability. It's been a mainstay within my coterie of accessories, and I've traveled with it to pipe shows and camp sites alike ... Read More

2019 Laudisi Family Christmas Party

December 11, 2019 by Andrew Wike

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Last Saturday, we gathered alongside our loved ones and colleagues (the categories sometimes overlap) for the 19th annual Laudisi Family Christmas Party. Compared to our yearly Summer Picnic, characterized by flying frisbees, playful puppers, bountiful bbq, and the sweet smell of fine Virginias wafting through the open air ... Read More

Max Rimensi: Immaculate Construction, With Style

December 6, 2019 by Chuck Stanion

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Massimiliano Rimensi of Il Duca pipes prefers to be called Max, which makes sense. Few people in this hectic world have the patience to pronounce six full syllables of identification all at once. One syllable, however, is manageable, though "Max" doesn't seem to possess the sheer gravitas of "Massimiliano." ... Read More

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Wolfgang Becker's 8-Pipe Wasp Set

Mystery Review: December 2019

Santa and the Pipe Snatcher

Top Cigars Of 2019

Try Everthing Twice

Tasting Notes: Peterson's Elizabethan Mixture

The Savinelli Autograph: Specialized Craftsmanship

Kiribi Kenshi: Every Pipesmoker's Everyday Lighter

2019 Laudisi Family Christmas Party

Max Rimensi: Immaculate Construction, With Style

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