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Andrew Wike
Andrew Wike
Originally from the foothills of North Carolina, Andy grew up on a tobacco farm where he watched his great grandfather cure and prime Virginias as a boy. Naturally, he soon developed a love for pipes and pipe tobacco. After taking up the hobby full-time during his undergrad at UNC Chapel Hill, Andy searched for a way to consolidate his love for pipes and his ambitions as a writer and marketing specialist. Luckily his search led him across state lines to join us here at Smokingpipes.com.

As our Email Marketing Specialist, Andy's known for wearing many hats, and also for juggling a variety of responsibilities. In addition to writing newsletters and blogs, Andy's also responsible for coding up our emails and blogs, as well as researching, testing, and implementing cutting-edge marketing trends across a variety of platforms. Andy loves Spanish food, and since his return from Seville, Spain in 2012, has been tirelessly searching for jamón ibérico. When he’s not writing or coding, he enjoys gardening, tea sipping, coffee gulping, traveling, learning new languages, and watching his beard grow.

All Pipes Considered: Claudio Cavicchi 2-Pipe Sets
March 6, 2019 by Andrew Wike
In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Shane sit down to discuss Claudio Cavicchi's limited edition 2018 Bologna line, the Italian craftsman's first foray into pipe sets. Learn more about the masterpieces today. ... Read More

Mystery Review: February 2019
February 28, 2019 by Andrew Wike
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In this episode of Mystery Review, Shane Ireland once again assumed his role as High Inquisitor, putting our palates to the test against a mysterious blend of his choosing. ... Read More

Our Favorite Savinelli Shapes
February 13, 2019 by Andrew Wike
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Savinelli's shape chart is expansive. It encompasses all the classics, from the traditional Billiard to even the Yachtsman, as well as a range of intriguing renditions you won't find anywhere else. If you're unfamiliar with Savs, even perusing through our currently available pipes can be daunting, and finding a favorite ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Castello Great Line 1982
February 8, 2019 by Andrew Wike
In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Shane sit down to discuss some very special pieces from Castello: the limited edition Great Line 1982 series. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson St. Patrick's Day Pipes 2019
February 6, 2019 by Andrew Wike
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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Ted sit down to discuss Peterson's limited edition 2019 St. Patrick's Day pipes. In the line's 21-year history, 2019's edition is the first to feature the marque's patented System engineering. Available in nine fan-favorite finishes, split between p-lip and fishtail mouthpieces, it's also presented in a stunning, deep emerald green stain. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Eltang Basic
January 30, 2019 by Andrew Wike
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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Truett and Andy take a closer look at Eltang Basic, a line of pipes featuring Tom Eltang's most iconic signatures like the Poker shape, distilled down to their most utilitarian forms. ... Read More

Mystery Review: January 2019
January 24, 2019 by Andrew Wike
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2018's come and gone, but the Mystery Review continues. For the first episode of 2019, Kaz took to the Inquisitor's Chair to revisit one of the first tobaccos he ever smoked. Join Shane, Truett, and Andy as they smoke through a bowl of Kaz's mystery blend. ... Read More

Top 12 Best-Selling G.L. Pease Blends
January 22, 2019 by Andrew Wike
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Gregory Pease is one of the finest blenders of pipe tobacco in the world. From his early years mixing up Drucquer & Sons' house mixtures to creating what many call the perfect English blend, Pease has been a vital and stalwart visionary of the pipe tobacco world for years. ... Read More

Caldwell Cigars: The Special Stuff
January 16, 2019 by Andrew Wike
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A company built "by friends for friends," Caldwell Cigars is not your typical cigar brand. Drawing inspiration from hip hop imagery and aesthetics, the company and its founder Robert Caldwell seek to circumvent the typical hype and pomp commonly seen amongst makers of fine vitolas. ... Read More

Briar To Binder: Caldwell LLTK Mad Mofo

January 11, 2019 by Andrew Wike
Tune in as Shane and Kaz take a closer look at Caldwell's limited edition Mad Mofo, a special maduro production run of the popular Long Live The King line. In addition to a full review of the stick, the guys also take the time to compare it to some of their favorite pipe tobacco blends and offer some recommendations for pairings. ... Read More