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Aganorsa Experience

November 12, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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A few weeks ago, we were privileged to have Terrance Riley from Aganorsa Leaf in the office with us. The head of national sales and marketing, Riley invited us to take part in what he calls the "Aganorsa Experience," a taste-testing seminar focused on understanding the brand's signature flavor by sampling a few of ... Read More

The Importance of Process

November 11, 2020 by Truett Smith

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Trust the process. The phrase centers on building and refining. Positive results don't happen in a vacuum; they're born from planning, intentionality, and work. Personally, I've never played professional basketball, and I certainly never will — not much chance for a 5'11" guy with barely a six-inch vertical like myself ... Read More

Arthur Miller: Playwright and Pipe Smoker

November 6, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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One of the most acclaimed playwrights of all time, Arthur Miller wrote several popular and iconic plays that continue to be performed today, decades after they were originally written. Throughout the mid-20th century, Miller was a major public figure thanks to his high-profile marriage to actress Marilyn Monroe and his testimony before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. ... Read More

Foundation's The Tabernacle Broadleaf David & Goliath Cigar Review

November 5, 2020 by Truett Smith

Nick Melillo boasts over two decades of experience in the cigar industry, having overseen production for La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate in Nicaragua. His vision for cigar making prioritizes quality cigars that, while marked by superior components and expert construction, also embody a degree of passion and soul ... Read More

Cornell & Diehl's Wintertime Reserve

November 3, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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Cornell & Diehl's Wintertime Reserve is a special, seasonal line of pipe tobaccos — all crafted by hand, one small batch at a time, from recipes specially developed by C&D's head blender Jeremy Reeves for the holiday season. From fragrant aromatics to English and Virginia staples, all eight of this year's blends are ... Read More

The Black Patch Tobacco Wars

October 30, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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The Black Patch Tobacco Wars is the name given to a violent episode in American history that took place among 30 counties in southwestern Kentucky and northwestern Tennessee at the turn of the 20th century. The unrest was over tobacco and its prices, and about the way growers fought back against the corporate monopoly ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2020

October 29, 2020 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 six unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: October 2020

October 28, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Tobacco Review. It's officially spooky season, and with Halloween just days away, we kicked off the festivities with a special treat! For this month's episode, C&D's Head Blender Jeremy Reeves served as our Inquisitor, choosing one tasty mixture for us to sample. ... Read More

Meet Fred Hanna, Doctor of Pipes

October 23, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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You may not know who Fred Hanna is, but there's an equally good chance that you do, especially if you enjoy reading and learning more about pipes and pipe tobacco. He's the author of The Perfect Smoke, one of the finest books about pipe smoking ever published, as well as 20-25 articles in Pipes and tobaccos magazine which is no longer published, and The Pipe Collector. ... Read More

Classic OTC Blends: Carter Hall First Impressions

October 22, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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Since I started working at Smokingpipes, I've had the opportunity to sample exquisite blends that have aged for years from colleagues and have been able to find my favorite mixtures using the Tobacco Locator and reading reviews online. Upon realizing that I've never smoked any of the classic over-the-counter (OTC) ... Read More

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