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For our first ever episode of "Will It Grape" Adam takes on an old favorite, Capstan Blue, and promptly sullies it. For science!

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As anyone in our little office will tell you, I have a love (read: obsession) for Lakeland tobaccos. Whenever a customer calls to inquire about Gawith Hoggarth tobacco, I can always tell. Right after a representative's greeting I hear, "Well, let me transfer you over to Kaz." ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane and Daniel return for a second chat about Roman Kovalev's "Doctor's Pipes", including his new grading system, organic shaping, curved drilling, and crazy, crazy bamboo.

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In this Tasting Notes video, Shane reviews Mac Baren HH Vintage Syrian, a rich English blend of smooth Syrian Latakia, spicy Turkish, Virginias, and a pinch of Kentucky.

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Fresh year, fresh start, fresh Mystery Review. Now reformulated for your smoking (and viewing) pleasure.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, I sit down with Bill Haggerty of Laudisi Distribution Group — distributors of Savinelli, Cornell & Diehl, and Kiribi — to show off Savinelli's new lines and finishes for 2018.

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In this Tasting Notes video, Shane reviews an oft-neglected version of a classic blend: Capstan Blue Ready Rubbed.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane sits down for the second installment of his conversation with Todd Johnson to discuss the beginnings of Todd's career, American pipe making's influences, and what lies in store for both Todd and the hobby in general.

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In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Shane sits down with Jeremy Reeves from C&D to reveal the Missouri Meerschaum collaboration line of corn cobs, starting with a heavily modified Country Gent and a revived model straight from MM's own shape charts.

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We've covered the general factors to consider when choosing a pipe, and even how to buy a pipe as a gift. For many, however, estate pipes can seem far more complicated — particularly once the nuances of age, stamping, and overall condition are taken into account. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be as complicated as it seems.

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