Andrew Wike

Produced at the boutique Oveja Negra factory in Nicaragua, Black Label Trading Company and Black Works Studios are the brainchildren of American visual artist and adventure traveler James Brown. From cultivation and blending to artwork and marketing, James controls the entire cigarmaking process for each of his brands, ensuring 100% quality from seed to ash. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Daniel revisit Roman Kovalev's Doctor's Pipes brand, taking a closer look at the Russian carver's ever-evolving aesthetic through his most recent work. Join the guys as they discuss everything from Roman's overall organic approach to the craft to his innovative and downright astonishing bamboo work. ... Read More

Adam O'Neill returns from the Great Beyond (okay, well across the pond, anyway) to sit in the Inquisitor's Chair for this month's Mystery Review. Will he stump us all with his chosen blend of mystery? Or will we guess it right away? You'll have to watch to find out. ... Read More

Crowned Heads is a small, boutique cigar manufacturer based in Nashville, TN that has attracted enormous attention since 2010, when Jon Huber and several colleagues left CAO to launch their own adventure. Fueled by a rebellious spirit and a desire to make their own rules, they soon introduced a line of hand-crafted cigars ... Read More

In this episode of Tasting Notes, Shane tackles Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake. Comprised entirely of top-tiered, 2015 North Carolina red Virginias, CRF is quite possibly the best Virginia flake ever produced by the blending house. Watch the video above for Shane's full review. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Truett and I sit down to discuss Sabina Santos, a very talented pipemaker from Portugal. We cover everything from her pipemaking origins and influences to an in-depth look at some of the recent pieces she's sent us. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Kaz sit down to discuss Russian master Vladimir Grechukhin, covering topics such as his pipemaking origins and evolution, his influence on other carvers, various collaboration pieces, and his novel use of alternative mediums. ... Read More

In this episode of Tasting Notes, Shane takes a closer look at the trio of excellent blends in Sutliff's Crumble Kake series: Red Virginia, Virginia Perique, and English #1. ... Read More

Halloween's right around the corner, and Shane's back in the Inquisitor's Chair for this month's Mystery Review. Did we guess our treat in the blind test? Or did he stump us all with a bag of tricks? Watch the video above to find out. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Kaz and Chip discuss the work of American carver Larry Roush, including his background and pipemaking beginnings, muscular shaping style, stem materials, unique silverwork, and so much more. ... Read More