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How To Clean A Tobacco Pipe After A Smoking Session

How To Clean A Tobacco Pipe After A Smoking Session

September 29, 2023 by Truett Smith

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Hey everyone, Truett Smith here with Smokingpipes, and today we're going to be talking about the end of a pipe bowl. Specifically, how do you know when the pipe is done and when you've smoked through the majority of the tobacco that's in your pipe chamber? ... Read More

Smoke Rings University: Humidor Humidity

Smoke Rings University: Humidor Humidity

March 11, 2021 by Tim Vanderpool

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Smoke Rings University. In previous installments, we've covered how to light and cut cigars, but today I wanted to discuss proper humidity levels for storing your favorite cigars and how to maintain those levels in your own humidors. ... Read More

Smoke Rings University: Cigar Humidification

Smoke Rings University: Cigar Humidification

July 23, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings University. Throughout my career, I've often been asked, "How do I keep my cigars from drying out?" Well, today, we'll be discussing exactly that: the various methods and equipment designed to keep your cigars stored at the proper humidity levels and temperatures. ... Read More

Smoke Rings University: Cigar Wrappers

Smoke Rings University: Cigar Wrappers

May 14, 2020 by Tim Vanderpool

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Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings University. Today, we'll be taking a closer look at the major types of cigar wrappers used by your favorite brands, and hopefully clear up some misconceptions about wrappers in general. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Foundation Cigar Company

Smoke Rings: Foundation Cigar Company

March 3, 2020 by Truett Smith

With the release of Foundation's El Guëguënse ("The Wise Man") in 2015, Nicholas Melillo became both company founder and master blender. Over 20 years in the cigar industry prepared Melillo for this debut, having run production for La Gran Fábrica Drew Estate in Nicaragua. ... Read More

How To Light A Cigar | Smoke Rings University

How To Light A Cigar | Smoke Rings University

February 20, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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Whether you are brand new to cigars or have smoked them for years, you've likely had an issue with an improper burn or a bad light at some point. Sometimes it's user error, but often it's product malfunction. Cigars are handmade products, after all, and occasionally you will happen across an improper roll or poor ... Read More

Smoke Rings University: Crowned Heads Cigars

Smoke Rings University: Crowned Heads Cigars

January 8, 2020 by Tyler Caldwell

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On this episode of Smoke Rings University, Tyler and I sit down to discuss our lineup of Crowned Heads cigars, covering everything from the brand's origins and blend inspirations to a review of two of our favorite sticks. ... Read More

Smoke Rings University: How To Cut A Cigar

Smoke Rings University: How To Cut A Cigar

October 2, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of Smoke Rings University, we're going to discuss how best to cut a cigar by exploring three different methods. This may be routine knowledge for most cigar smokers, but it's never a bad thing to have a refresher course every now and again. You may even find some new tricks to add to your repertoire. ... Read More

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