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The Billiard: Pipedom's Archetypal Shape

September 27, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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A simultaneously simple yet extraordinarily complex design, the Billiard is the quintessential pipe shape, and probably the most popular shape worldwide. It's been around for 150 years because it's attractive and because it works. The Billiard is an efficient smoking machine with the most straightforward internal and external engineering, but as simple as it appears to be ... Read More

Mystery Review: September 2024

September 27, 2024 by Tyler Caldwell

Welcome to another thrilling installment of Mystery Review, a monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mysterious cigar. This month's inquisitor is fellow panelist Shane Ireland, Vice President of Retail. Will his mystery selection leave us defeated, or will we accurately select the cigar he's chosen for us? Join us as we discuss what we think this mystery smoke ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Warped El Oso Primo

September 25, 2024 by Stephen Mawby

In today's episode of "Smoke Rings," Steve Mawby and Alan Britt discuss Warped's latest release and the latest Smokingpipes' exclusive, the El Oso Primo, a 4.5" x 46 vitola in honor of the 10th anniversary of the El Oso cigar. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: BriarWorks Moonshine

September 23, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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I recently had the opportunity to chat with Pete Prevost, President of BriarWorks International, about the inception of the BriarWorks brand, Moonshine pipes, the upcoming release of Moonshine's Hillbilly pipes, the Muletown Pipe Show, and much more. ... Read More

The Versatility of Red Virginia: Carolina Red Flake 2024

September 20, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Carolina Red Flake originated eight years ago when Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender at Cornell & Diehl, was researching new leaf to be the main component for C&D's Red Virginia blends. He needed something that was similar enough to the previous Red Virginia that it would not alter the blends, but ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl's Carolina Red Flake 2024

September 20, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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Autumn is upon us. We are getting into the cooler months. I think a lot of people get excited about this time of year; the weather's cooling off, we're getting pretty close to Halloween, and pumpkin spice is back. But around here, there's a different reason that we get very excited about this time of year, and that is because Cornell & Diehl's Carolina Red Flake is coming out again. ... Read More

In appreciation of Warped El Oso Primo

September 19, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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When it comes to gifts, I prefer to give experiences. I feel they last longer and are more meaningful than a gift card or a new book. That said, what constitutes an experience varies from person to person. Giving a gift to a smoker can be a challenge but I believe that Warped El Oso Primo is an experience worth giving. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Christmas 2024

September 17, 2024 by Andrew Wike

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In today's episode of "All Pipes Considered," I'm happy to talk to you about Peterson's Christmas pipe for 2024, available on September 17 at 6:00 p.m. ET. ... Read More

Tom Eltang's 50th Anniversary

September 13, 2024 by Sykes Wilford

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On Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, more than 100 pipe makers, collectors, dealers, enthusiasts, and friends from all over the world descended upon Tom Eltang's workshop in Hyldegårdsvej in the Charlottenlund neighborhood of Copenhagen. They gathered to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Tom's pipe-making career and the 25th anniversary of Scandpipes, the notable high-grade pipe retailer run by Per Billhȁll. ... Read More

How to Rehydrate Pipe Tobacco

September 12, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Tobacco is sensitive to its environment, readily adopting ambient scents and moisture levels. Once a tin is opened, even if the lid is tight, the tobacco is subject to changes. Its aging potential will be arrested, for example, but the most imminent issue is a reduction in mixture content. Whatever closet, shelf, or cellar we use for storing our tins will have a lower moisture level than is best ... Read More

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