Andrew Wike

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy New Year, everyone! It's time for the final Mystery Review of 2018. This month, I had the honor of sitting in the Inquisitor's chair, pitting one blend of my choosing against the hyper-sensitive palates of Shane, Kaz, and Chip. Did I stump the guys with my choice? Or did their powers of foresight reveal it right away? Find out. ... Read More

Celebrated as one of the finest blenders in the world, Jose Pepin Garcia rolled his first cigar when we was just 11 years old. Working in a factory alongside other torcedores, he learned the basics of cigar making the Cuban way, following age-old techniques and discovering through practice what makes a cigar truly great. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Adam turn their attention to Canadian pipemaker Michael Parks and his unique reinterpretations of old English and French classics. Tune in as the guys discuss everything from his collector appeal to his world-class shaping and sandblasting techniques, and discover why so many have a Parks pipe on their wishlist. ... Read More