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Cigar Shapes and Sizes

April 16, 2020 by Truett Smith

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For those first venturing into the world of cigars, and even for veteran aficionados, the sheer abundance of different cigar shapes and sizes can be confusing at best, and daunting at worst. The same blend of tobaccos is sometimes offered in a dozen differently sized cigars, making it difficult to choose ... Read More

A Closer Look at Cavendish Tobacco

April 10, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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One aspect of pipe smoking that continually astounds me is the staggering number of blending components and processes that are utilized to craft many of the distinct and cherished mixtures we all enjoy. It presents pipe smokers with a seemingly endless array of tobacco options, each individual blend offering a unique flavor ... Read More

Stanwell Shapes and Origins

April 9, 2020 by Truett Smith

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Alongside classic English and French pipemakers, Stanwell holds a significant place in pipe history. Due to the briar shortages of WWII, and the chaos that overwhelmed both France and Britain — as well as Italy from where a large quantity of briar was sourced — Danish pipe smokers couldn't obtain pipes from England ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: April 2020

April 8, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome to the very first episode of the Mystery Cigar Review! For this first installment, Tim Vanderpool kicked things off as our Cigar Inquisitor, leaving Tyler, Truett, and Shane to their own devices in determining this month's Mystery Cigar. Did they guess it right? Or did Tim have them second guessing the sticks in their humidor? ... Read More

The History and Recovery of the H.L. Hunley

April 3, 2020 by Chuck Stanion

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The first working submarine is believed by historians to have been built in 1623 by Cornelis Drebbel, who worked for King James I, perhaps most remembered by we pipe smokers as the author of A Counterblaste Against Tobacco in 1604, the same year he instituted a 4,000 percent tax increase on tobacco. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: AJ Fernandez Cigars

April 2, 2020 by Tyler Caldwell

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Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings. On this installment, I sat down with Tyler Caldwell, our Sales Associate at Low Country Pipe & Cigar, to discuss some of our favorite cigars from the powerhouse manufacturer AJ Fernandez. Tune in as we talk a little bit about the brand and dive into the characteristics ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2020

April 1, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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It's officially April, and you know what that means: Time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. ... Read More

The History Of Brigham Pipes

March 27, 2020 by Jeffery Sitts

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The origins of Brigham pipes can be traced back to the early 1900s when its founder Roy Brigham was employed as a part-time employee at a Toronto tobacco shop. Roy was hired by the shop's owner, Andrew Wilson, and soon after, the pipe portion of Wilson's business grew significantly, prompting him to hire an Austrian pipe ... Read More

Mystery Review: March 2020

March 26, 2020 by Andrew Wike

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Grab some popcorn, a cold beverage, and a pipe, because this episode is a long one. After months of being duped, tricked, and beguiled, it was finally my turn to sit in the Inquisitor's Chair and choose one blend for the guys to blind review. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Quotes

March 25, 2020 by Truett Smith

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Testified to by pipe clubs, pipe shows, and our Daily Reader itself, pipe smokers love talking about pipes and tobacco. Ask any pipe smoker about a certain aspect of the hobby or about their experience as a pipe smoker, and they'll likely want nothing more than to spend the next hour sharing their thoughts and listening to yours. ... Read More

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