Andrew Wike

Ser Jacopo is one of the quirkiest marques in the Pesaro school, pressing the whimsical aesthetic even further beyond the style's already playful manner. From the massive and reaching, to the lithe and sinuous, to the insane and seemingly impossible, there's simply no mistaking a Ser Jacopo pipe. Here's a quick look at just what makes the marque so recognizable and innovative: ... Read More

With our Mac Baren HH promo in full swing, I thought it was about time to revisit some of my favorite blends in this natural tobacco line. Being the Perique fiend that I am, I immediately reached for our communal tin of Acadian Perique. It's certainly not a new blend to me; in fact, it regularly makes its way into my rotation. ... Read More

Yesterday we hosted an event for Drew Estate cigars down at our brick and mortar shop Low Country Pipe and Cigar. Now, we host such events with relative frequency, about every six months or so, but this one was a special occasion. It was celebrating the relatively new line of MUWAT Kentucky Fire-Cured cigars. ... Read More

A while back, we talked about how to prepare rope tobacco using a cigar cutter. Recently I've translated this technique to plug tobaccos. Rather than using a knife to slice off flakes, simply take your cigar cutter and shave off tiny "microflakes" from the corners of the brick. Here's a video of what I call the "slice and dice" method ... Read More

Well, International Pipe Smoking Day has come and gone, but I have to say it was one of the greatest I've ever experienced. We encouraged you all to join in on the celebration and share a picture of you smoking your favorite briars, meers, or clays. ... Read More

With the recent release of their Craftsman line, Peterson sought to highlight the long-standing tradition of excellence evident in each finished product — a legacy spanning 150 years. The series stands as the epitome of the Peterson design manifest, an interweaving of the past with the modern, but in reality, each and ... Read More

Every year, we get one day, one glorious 24 hour span, specifically dedicated to this thing of ours. Every year, on February 20th, we observe our appreciation for tradition and camaraderie through International Pipe Smoking Day. ... Read More

Rope tobacco is truly unique, not to mention one of the oldest styles of cuts — originally used by miners and sailors whose profession prevented them from smoking on the job. In this edition of SPC University, Jeremy will show you how he prepares his rope tobacco using the sandwiching technique. Check it out! ... Read More

A few months ago, we were in Vegas for the IPCPR show when we spotted a well-known pipe enthusiast and noticed his one-of-a-kind pipe bag — we're familiar with just about every brand out there, yet couldn't place its maker. After chatting for a few minutes, he told us that it was a birthday gift from his daughter, an up-and-coming and talented luxury goods designer in New York. ... Read More

So far we've discussed the origin of these correspondence and briefly touched on one or two folios, highlighting their importance in the history of the modern tobacco pipe. After scanning hundreds of blueprints, drawings, and letters, however, I noticed there was one shape that appeared more frequently than others in Sixten's commission requests and sketches. It was his "Peewit" shape. ... Read More