Andrew Wike

Nearly a year ago, we kicked off 2016 with a number of our own resolutions. No, they didn't involve going to the gym more (though, that was on another list); they were, simply put, pipe smoking resolutions. ... Read More

Whether you're interested in blending your own pipe tobacco or just want to better understand some of your life-long favorite mixtures, it's important to know what each component brings to the table and how it interacts with the other leaves in your blend. Many of you likely already know the differences in flavor between ... Read More

Shane continues his video reviews of the Drucquer & Sons lineup with this Tasting Notes video of Prince's Blend: a lighter English mixture with a complex flavor and aroma, perfect for an all-day smoke. Be sure to watch the video and give it a try yourself. ... Read More

Recently we sat down with Jeremy Reeves of Cornell & Diehl to discuss the latest entry in the Cellar Series line: Vieux Carré. Originally released back in July of 2016, it's the second English blend and the second flake tobacco in the series — though quite unlike anything else. ... Read More

Many pipe tobacco blends are offered in both tinned and bulk varieties. But is there a difference between the two? The short answer is no, not really. It's the exact same blend, just packaged differently. Usually, it's even made at the same time; one portion of the batch gets tinned, while some of it goes into bags and is ... Read More

We talk a lot about pipes and pipe tobacco, but very rarely do we mention smoking competitions. It's actually a really interesting phenomenon, if you think about it — taking a generally solitary hobby, one most prefer to enjoy in the privacy of their own homes, and making it into a sport. ... Read More

Abe Herbaugh isn't just a talented pipe maker; he's an extremely skilled, multi-faceted craftsman in his own right. His background in guitar construction has given him an aptitude in working with various hardwoods and other mediums to achieve unique, stunning results. ... Read More

Several weeks ago we had the pleasure of hosting Smio Satou here at Smokingpipes headquarters. While good food and tobacco were all on the menu during Satou's trip, we also had the opportunity to sit down with the Japanese master and ask him a series of questions about everything from his unique tsuishu accents to ... Read More

A while back, we posted a number of high-resolution, pipe-smoking desktop backgrounds for you all to download for personal use, featuring some of the banners and advertisements we've created over the years. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and some of you even asked for more images. ... Read More

Morta pipes have become increasingly common in recent years, but what is morta, really? Essentially, it is semi-petrified oak found underground beneath large bodies of water. One of the best sources for morta is peat bogs, where the acidic and oxygen-poor environment ... Read More