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Folklore: An Unsurpassed Virginia Blend Pressed into 16oz Bricks

January 28, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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The word folklore conjures images of griffins and faeries, mermaids, basilisks, and other mysterious denizens of our imaginations. Folklore is a concept that reaches into our misty, enchanted past and sharpens the shadowy confines of our subconscious. It rekindles stories passed through generations, stories that instruct and remind, advise and inspire. ... Read More

A Closer Look at Savinelli's New 2022 Releases

January 27, 2022 by Truett Smith

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Since Achille Savinelli Sr. opened one of the first smoking shops in 1876, the Savinelli name has become a staple within the pipe-smoking community, and for the past 74 years, the Italian marque has provided collectors with distinctive pipes elevated by Savinelli's unique Italian style. The brand is especially renowned for its thematic series, dressing pipes in evocative finishes and ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: January 2022

January 26, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Cigar Review. For the first episode of 2022, we were extremely privileged to host cigar industry giant as our guest Inquisitor: former bass player of the heavy metal band Hung Jury and founder of Tatuaje Cigars, Mr. Pete Johnson! ... Read More

Edisto Joins the Low Country Lineup

January 21, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Edisto is a pure Red Virginia Flake, refined in nuance and flavor, now added to the exclusive blends of Low Country Pipe and Cigar, Smokingpipes' brick-and-mortar tobacconist in Little River, SC. It's a shop to experience when visiting the Myrtle Beach area. Spacious and comfortable, it's a relaxing environment for having a cigar or pipe while lounging on the extraordinarily comfortable ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: January 2022

January 19, 2022 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review! On this first episode of 2022, we have another very special guest inquisitor: Mr. Glen Whelan, the Director of Sales for Peterson! Glen has quite the family history with Peterson as his father, Tony, has served in numerous roles at Peterson for the past 53 years. Glen is no slouch either, starting in the factory at the age of 16 and working his way ... Read More

Top 5 Best-Selling Lampe Berger Oils

January 19, 2022 by Angela Robertson

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Aromas are a touchy topic. What might be fragrant and comforting to one person may appear as pungent to another, so sensitivity and personal preferences are important considerations. Not everyone is a fan of pipes' and cigars' room notes, especially indoors. In order to keep peace, we offer a multitude of home fragrances, from smokers'candles to scented oils, and Lampe ... Read More

Gonzo Pipe Smoker: Hunter S. Thompson

January 14, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Hunter S. Thompson was, it could be easily argued, the most talented, unique, and original journalist of the 20th century. The founder of Gonzo journalism, which is a blend of fiction, autobiography, and subjective reporting, his public persona became larger than life and a caricature of himself as he was fictionalized in films and in the famous Doonesbury cartoons, to the extent that ... Read More

Pipes in the Film, There Will be Blood

January 13, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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As you can imagine, my knowledge of pipes has expanded greatly since starting at Smokingpipes. The world of pipes is fascinating with deep history, unique characters, and varying schools of design. Consequently, whether by coincidence, or more likely because I'm more aware, I've become more attuned to pipes in life and in film. ... Read More

Briar to Binder: Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust StillWell Star Navy No. 1056

January 12, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of Briar to Binder. In this installment, our two favorite blending geniuses — C&D's Head Blender Jeremy Reeves and Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust's Master Ligador Steve Saka — complete their journey through Dunbarton's new StillWell Star line with a deep dive into the final blend in the line: Navy No. 1056. A luxury pipe tobacco cigar representing Saka's ideal ... Read More

Estate Pipes: Three Tales of Doom and Deliverance

January 7, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Our intrepid staff know no limitations in their quest for the estate pipes that you love to see on our website, as demonstrated by three recent adventures from our files. ... Read More

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