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Alex Florov has spoken to us before about influences and other master-pipemakers whose work he admires, but there's another pipemaker relevant to discussions of Alex Florov pipes. Specifically, an artisan who is relevant because the two share some history as artisans. ... Read More

I have this Churchwarden. I have no idea who the maker is; the only thing I know about it is the nomenclature says 'Television' and it was made in Italy. As far as Churchwardens go, it definitely wouldn't win anything in a beauty pageant, but it is my go-to smoker when I am lounging at home and partaking in my favorite past time: reading. ... Read More

With BriarWorks' line of pipe tobaccos available today, we can finally talk about these three blends that we've been smoking for a while now, especially my personal favourite — Bacon Old Fashioned. In fact, I like it so much I mocked up this bacon old fashioned recipe so that you can enjoy the eponymous cocktail for yourself.

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I waited a long time to try Brigade Campaign. It was a few years ago when the blend was rarely available due to the cult following it had gained. When I finally got my hands on a tin, I wasn't disappointed. Experienced Virginia smokers are likely to fall in love immediately ... Read More

Every week, a digest of all the new blogs at Smokingpipes.com gets sent to thousands of people. If you're not yet one of them, here's how you can be: ... Read More

If you're new to the world of pipe smoking, or are looking to jump in but aren't sure where to start, the sheer volume of options open to you can be a little intimidating. ... Read More

It's about two in the afternoon on a sunny August day on Funen, the second-largest of Danish islands, as I pull up at Peter Heeschen's farmhouse on the outskirts of Odense. I walk from the rented car into the courtyard created by his house and barns, the paved terrace and flower gardens dappled with sunlight filtered through ... Read More

We talk a lot about new tobacco releases and our own most loved and smoked blends. We write about them in articles. We conduct reviews and hold group discussions. We even offer some suggested pairings to go along with these sought-after mixtures. But what we don't talk about are ... Read More

Earlier this year while Sykes and I were at the Savinelli factory in Italy, a new shape was being designed, but not all the details were worked out yet. Sykes and I were able to brainstorm and collaborate with the Production Manager and the rest of the team at Savinelli, and the 311KS is the result. ... Read More

Brad Pohlmann has been a staple in American pipe making since he returned to the craft in 2003. He has a loyal following of collectors and continues to rank high on the "most desirable" lists among the newer generation of pipe smokers and enthusiasts. ... Read More