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Eltang Tobaccos: 15 Years in the Making

September 17, 2014 by Sykes Wilford

Like most friends who have known each other a long time, Tom Eltang and I have a series of discussions that are regularly reintroduced into our discourse. Some of these are ridiculous, like our plan to share a Gulfstream jet so that we can smoke while flying over the Atlantic (suffice it to say, it ain't happening). Some of these are serious subjects, things you'd expect, like discussion of the future of artisan pipes or changes in the wider pipe market. ... Read More

Tunes for Pipe Time

September 15, 2014 by Jeremy Reeves

We all know that pipe smokers run the gamut in many regards. From brand loyalties, tobacco preferences, clenching/palm smoking, vulcanite vs. acrylic, whether or not fishing vests should be reserved for actually fishing, etc. etc. Artisan collectors, back porch corn cobbers and everyone in between, yes we pipe smokers come from every walk and, what's more, we like it that way.

How to Cellar Pipe Tobacco: Part Two

September 12, 2014 by Shane Ireland

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So you have decided to do your future pipe-smoking self a favor by investing in a tobacco "cellar." Comprised of blends that promise to age like wine, as well as a few blends that you simply never want to be without, your cellar is an investment that can provide many years of contemplative reverie and enjoyment. Fine tobacco is not exactly cheap, and it is only natural to be concerned about the safety (and therefore the returns) of such an investment. ... Read More

Cigar Review: 2014 Tatuaje Tattoo

September 9, 2014 by Ronald Nunes

I'd like to kick off the new and improved "Cigar Certified" section of the blog with a review of one of my favorite cigars, which happens to be a new release to the market for 2014.

How to use the Tobacco Locator

September 4, 2014 by Jeremy Reeves

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Recently, Shane and I were tasked with a tedious and rather formidable project: listing all the component tobaccos and assigning strength, taste and room-note ratings for all 1335 tobacco blends we have on the site. No, we weren't being punished for some horrible infraction of the SPC Handbook. We were collecting information for the new Tobacco Locator tool. ... Read More

Pipe Accessories Guide: Claudio Albieri

September 3, 2014 by Andrew Wike

Whether we readily acknowledge it or not, our pipes are something of a fashion statement. Rustic and earthy, simple and classic, solid and workmanlike, or polished, elegant, and accented in silver, they reflect our personal tastes, how we view ourselves, and how we prefer others to recognize us. It only follows then that we have fitting and useful accessories to match. ... Read More

Finnegan's Pipe: Wake Gone Wrong

September 2, 2014 by Dennis Mann

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When I was a wee lad, I always had a fascination with the Emerald Isle; I loved the culture, history, music, and spirits. As I entered my 20s and started taking up pipe smoking, I was certain the entire country of Ireland must be pipe smokers, but this was my imagination. ... Read More

Fresh Finds

August 29, 2014 by Ted Swearingen

Our readers are the best. Very often y'all send us some of the coolest, most random and off-the wall stuff. Why do you do this? Because pipe smokers like to share pipe-related odds and ends with other pipe smokers. It's a whole big thing we do. Just take, for instance, these photos we received today. ... Read More

Staff Show and Tell

August 29, 2014 by Shane Ireland

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It goes without saying that we here at Smokingpipes are very passionate about pipes. Have have you ever wondered what pipes we enjoy in our personal collections? Well, we intend to show you.