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All Pipes Considered: An Interview with Rick Newcombe

August 10, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back, everyone, to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today I'm joined by a very special guest: renowned author and Doctor of Pipes Rick Newcombe. Tune in as Rick and I discuss all things pipe related, including Rick's scholarship and contributions to the pipe world and some of the unique aspects of pipe smoking that ... Read More

An In-Depth Guide to Morta Tobacco Pipes

August 2, 2022 by Truett Smith

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Humans have smoked pipes since the Stone Age, and while the basics have changed little — burning a substance in a bowl and drawing the smoke through an airway — the materials and means of construction have adapted with technological advancement. Since the 19th century, briar has dominated the pipe-making landscape, ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Mountain Flower

August 2, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to Tasting Notes. Once again, I'm joined by a special guest, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl Jeremy Reeves, and today we're going to be discussing, reviewing, and, honestly, just enjoying one of the most anticipated blends of the year: Sun Bear Mountain Flower. For those of you unfamiliar with this summertime Small Batch ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2022

August 1, 2022 by Andrew Wike

It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find eight unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. They're ready for you to use however you'd like. Feel free to download and set them as your desktop or phone background, or print them out and hang 'em on your wall. ... Read More

Sun Bear 2022: A Return to the Roots of Cornell & Diehl

July 29, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Tobacco blends can be elevated by the smallest details. An imperceptible, untasteable quantity of Perique, for example, can help activate fermentation and reduce the acidity of high-sugar Virginias. A whisper of molasses or various subtle top notes and casings may be unidentifiable but can balance a blend's pH and flavor profile for a ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: July 2022

July 28, 2022 by Shane Ireland

For this month's episode, we were privileged to host another special guest Inquisitor: Vice President of Aganorsa Leaf Cigars, Terence Riley! An incredible ambassador for the hobby, Terence conducts cigar seminars across the country, where he showcases the singular character of Aganorsa Leaf tobaccos ... Read More

Prehistoric Pipe Tobacco: New Discoveries Light Up the Past

July 27, 2022 by Gabriel Bass

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It's no secret that people have been using tobacco for a long time, but just how long has it been, and what were they doing with it? Recent archeological finds are providing priceless insight into these and other questions with potentially paradigm-shifting implications. ... Read More

Innovation Squared: Werner Mummert

July 22, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Unless already achieved, the ambition of every pipe carver is to develop a style that is easily recognizable, something widely admired and theirs alone. That's the saying at pipe shows: "You can recognize it from across the room." If a style is easy to identify, then it has already attracted attention. ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: July 2022

July 21, 2022 by Andrew Wike

For this month's episode, we asked one of our copywriters John McElheny to select one unknown blend for us to review in a blind taste-test. John's been a pipe and cigar smoker for many years now, so we knew his cellar was deep, but how deep? Tune in as Shane, Truett, and I smoke through a bowl of John's chosen mixture ... Read More

Best Cigars for Beginners

July 20, 2022 by John McElheny

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Compared to the selection available a century ago, the present wealth of cigars on the market now is extremely intimidating, and it's not inaccurate to say that we're presently experiencing something of a cigar renaissance within the industry. Given the magnitude of the brands and blends now available, a blossoming cigar smoker can feel ... Read More

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