The pipe-smoking community has no shortage of celebrities; From famous authors to actors and even presidents, the briar and leaf is beloved by many. If you're like me — incredibly curious and slightly nosey — then you may find yourself asking what your fellow pipe smokers enjoy. I've shared my ever-changing rotation several times over the years, and I love hearing about yours and what you've been smoking lately. Today, I've gathered some famous smokers and what they kept in their pipes. I will give you a word of warning: most of these blends are no longer in production, so if you're eager to smoke with the greats, your mileage may vary.

Bertrand Russell - Fribourg & Treyer's Golden Mixture

Bertrand Russell was a man of many titles; He was one of the 20th century's most prominent logicians and the founder of Analytic philosophy. Russell was also a lifelong pipe smoker, and his choice of tobacco was Fribourg & Treyer's Golden Mixture. Golden Mixture was a straight Golden Virginia blend. Those who were around when it was in production agree that it had a profile of sweet citrus and hay, a pleasant room note, and a mild nicotine strength.

J.R.R Tolkien - Capstan Blue

I don't think John Ronald Reuel Tolkien needs much of an introduction but in case you missed it, he wrote The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and countless other works. It's well documented that he was an avid fan of Capstan Blue, which is a blend of select ripe Virginia tobaccos that result in a pleasant and simple profile. Tolkien also smoked C.S. Lewis' favorite blend from time to time as well.

C.S. Lewis - Three Nuns

C.S. Lewis is another author I feel needs little introduction. When Lewis wasn't writing The Chronicles of Narnia, he could be found smoking Three Nuns. Three Nuns is a coin-cut blend of Dark-Fired Kentucky, sun-cured Virginia, and Burley. It offers a robust hit of nicotine and a profile of maple bacon and roasted nuts, with an element of spice.

William Faulkner - Dunhill My Mixture 965 and Sir Walter Raleigh

William Faulkner is one of my favorite 20th century writers, and his taste in tobacco only improves my opinion of him. Faulkner enjoyed two blends on the regular: Dunhill, now Peterson, My Mixture 965, and the classic codger, Sir Walter Raleigh.

Mixture 965 is a classic, full-bodied English, made with choice Latakia that imparts a rich, smoky flavor and coolness, while Orientals are added for sweetness and spice, and a touch of Black Cavendish for sweetness. Meanwhile, Sir Walter Raleigh is a simple Burley with hints of anise and molasses. It has remained a staple in many smoking rotations around the world for generations.

Shelby Foote - Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend

Shelby Dade Foote Jr. is a famous writer and journalist, best known for his series on the American Civil War. In terms of what he puffed on while writing, it's none other than Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend, which was a pleasing Aromatic with a nutty, sweet Burley, gold Cavendish, and flavored Black Cavendish blend, harmoniously combined with fruity plum and wine notes, along with a slight flavor push from a hint of Latakia for added sweetness and body that burned cool and sweet.

Gene Hill - Edgeworth

Gene Atkins Hill was an outdoorsman and writer who had the chance to do a really funny bit with his choice of tobacco. Gene wrote for a variety of outdoor publications but eventually settled into a role at Field & Stream. While his choice of tobacco was not Field & Stream he did have impeccable taste. Hill's choice was Edgeworth, I'm presuming Ready-Rubbed, which was made of the finest Kentucky and Tennessee White Burley tobaccos, carefully selected and aged to provide the coolest smoke possible. The rest of what made Edgeworth special is lost to time because the master blender kept it a secret.

Howlin' Wolf - Edgeworth Aromatic

I'm a fan of the blues, and even if you're not, I'm willing to bet a dollar you know who Howlin' Wolf is. One of the most influential blues men in this world, Howlin' Wolf was part of transforming acoustic Delta blues into electric Chicago blues. His choice of tobacco was Edgeworth Aromatic. I'm going to make the assumption that it was Red. Edgeworth Aromatic (Red) is a simple blend of Burley, Latakia, Orientals, Perique, and Virginia flavored with a brandy topping.

Norman Rockwell - Edgeworth Executive Mixture

I just wrote about American Illustrator Norman Rockwell for the Daily Reader. His paintings capture a nostalgic view of the United States and have been iconic for generations. Rockwell's love for Edgeworth Executive Mixture was well documented, going as far as him appearing in ads for the brand. Executive Mixture was composed of White Burley, Golden flake, and a rare Red Virginia Cavendish.

That's a few famous smokers and their preferred blends. I've got more of these on my notes document, so if there is any interest in learning some more, I'll compile another list. Let me know in the comments below what you're smoking, and if you've tried any of these. Otherwise, happy smokes and Happy Holidays!