Shane Ireland

A Deeper Look at Former Pipes & His Influence on Danish Pipe Making

A Deeper Look at Former Pipes & His Influence on Danish Pipe Making

June 5, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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In this episode of "All Pipes Considered," Truett Smith and I chat about a living legend who is one of the most influential pipe makers of modern times: Hans "Former" Nielsen. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease Ellipsis Flake

April 29, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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In this episode of "Tasting Notes," I was on location at 31 Farms in St. James Parish, Louisiana, to discuss G.L. Pease's fourth entry into his Zeitgeist Collection: Ellipsis Flake. This flake-cut, pressed mixture combines Virginias, Orientals, and a bit of Perique, tasty and naturally ... Read More

Tasting Notes: BriarWorks Smokehouse

Tasting Notes: BriarWorks Smokehouse

April 22, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I was recently on location here in a very old tobacco barn probably from at least around the 1940s not only because the vibes are impeccable and because I love old tobacco barns but because I was smoking the new addition to BriarWorks' pipe-tobacco line to commemorate ... Read More

Smoke Rings: On Location at Aromàtico Farms with Henderson Ventura

Smoke Rings: On Location at Aromàtico Farms with Henderson Ventura

March 6, 2025 by Shane Ireland

I recently had the unique opportunity to visit Henderson Ventura on location at the Aromático farms in the Dominican Republic and learned some of the facets of growing this special tobacco and how it is used in Ventura's ... Read More

Remastering Blends with Erik Stokkebye of 4th Generation

Remastering Blends with Erik Stokkebye of 4th Generation

February 19, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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In this unique video, Erik Stokkebye and I had the opportunity to chat about 4th Generation blends and his methods for remastering them in the last year, in which he improved upon the mixtures we love to make them even better. The intricate and time-consuming methods of a master blender are fascinating, and the result is incredible tobacco blends that are blended as close ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Savinelli Smokingpipes' 25th Anniversary Pipes

All Pipes Considered: Savinelli Smokingpipes' 25th Anniversary Pipes

February 6, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today Sykes Wilford and I are talking about something very special: the beginning of a year-long celebration of Smokingpipes.com's 25th anniversary, Savinelli's Smokingpipes' 25th Anniversary pipes. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: HU Dark Moor

Tasting Notes: HU Dark Moor

February 5, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I am back on track with my mission to smoke through all of the HU tobaccos and today I have selected HU's Dark Moor. ... Read More

The First Pipe-Tobacco Humidor

The First Pipe-Tobacco Humidor

January 23, 2025 by Shane Ireland

I 'm excited to be chatting with Erik Stokkebye about his latest unique project from the 4th Generation brand: pipe-tobacco humidors, now available on-site. With only 75 pieces made, all featuring two handblown glass jars and two dynamic tobacco blends ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Firebird Flake

Tasting Notes: Firebird Flake

January 14, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to our first episode of Tasting Notes for 2025! I have something really special and singular to discuss today: Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Firebird Flake, the latest Small Batch release, available now. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Toscano Cigar and Drink Pairing

Smoke Rings: Toscano Cigar and Drink Pairing

January 9, 2025 by Shane Ireland

I had the unique opportunity to sit down with Michael Cappellini, North American Brand Ambassador of Toscano Cigars, and try Master Aged number 3 from Toscano with a tasty beverage paired. We hope you'll try this step-by-step experience with your favorite Toscano cigars and enjoy this unique episode of "Smoke Rings." ... Read More

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