Shane Ireland

Mystery Cigar Review: May 2023

Mystery Cigar Review: May 2023

May 25, 2023 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back, everyone, to the Mystery Cigar Review.For this month's episode, we were honored to host Mr. Nicholas Melillo, founder and owner of Foundation Cigar Company, as our special guest Inquisitor, selecting one mystery cigar for Alan, Truett, Tyler, and me to review in a blind taste test. Tune in as we smoke ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: April 2023

Mystery Cigar Review: April 2023

April 19, 2023 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to the Mystery Cigar Review. For this month's episode, we asked David Wheelock, our community manager, to select one cigar for Alan, Truett, and me to review in a blind taste test. Before David joined us here at Laudisi, he managed a cigar shop in Maryland, so there's no doubt he knows his stuff. ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: April 2023

Mystery Tobacco Review: April 2023

April 13, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of The Mystery Tobacco Review. Today, we have the pleasure of smoking one unknown blend selected for us by Mr. J.P. Hanna. Now for those of you who aren't local to our area, J.P. is an active member of the Low Country Pipe Club — a local pipe group that meets regularly at our brick-and-mortar store ... Read More

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease géométrie

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease géométrie

April 5, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back, everyone, to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today, I'm very excited to be sampling and reviewing the latest pipe tobacco from Master Blender Gregory Pease: géométrie. I'm sure I'm not the only one who waited with bated breath as Greg announced this latest ... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Beast

Tasting Notes: The Beast

March 22, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to Tasting Notes, everyone. In this very special episode, I'm revisiting a blend I initially reviewed over seven years ago: Cornell & Diehl's The Beast. Originally released in 2016, The Beast was actually the second installment in the Small Batch line, and today I'm taking a closer look at C&D's 2023 ... Read More

Tasting Notes: 4th Generation Small Batch Resolution

Tasting Notes: 4th Generation Small Batch Resolution

March 2, 2023 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to Tasting Notes, everyone. Today's episode is very special, as I'm joined by tobacco legend and my dear friend Mr. Erik Stokkebye, who's here to help me discuss the 2023 4th Generation Small Batch Limited Edition blend. Now in its fifth edition, Erik Stokkebye's 4th Generation Small Batch Limited Edition ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: February 2023

Mystery Tobacco Review: February 2023

February 16, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back, everyone, to the Mystery Tobacco Review. For our second episode of 2023, we were honored to host a very special guest: Mr. Erik Stokkebye. Building on three generations of tobacco experience, Erik continues his family's tradition with the 4th Generation brand, whose portfolio ranges from beautifully made briar pipes ... Read More

Smoke Rings: An Interview with James Brown, Owner of Oveja Negra

Smoke Rings: An Interview with James Brown, Owner of Oveja Negra

February 2, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings, everyone. Today, I'm joined by a very special guest: owner of Fábrica Oveja Negra and founder of Black Label Trading Company and BLK WKS Studio cigars, Mr. James Brown. Tune in as James and I discuss Black Label Trading Company's beginnings, dive deep into the creative process of cigar blending, and take a quick look at some exciting projects on the horizon. ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: January 2023

Mystery Cigar Review: January 2023

January 26, 2023 by Shane Ireland

For this inaugural episode of 2023, we invited a very special guest to serve as our Mystery Inquisitor: He's a visual artist, Sommelier, adventure traveler, Range Rover enthusiast, and the founder of Black Label Trading Company — Mr. James Brown. Tune in to find out how Truett, Tyler, and I fared against James' palate! ... Read More

Mystery Tobacco Review: January 2023

Mystery Tobacco Review: January 2023

January 12, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review! For this first episode of 2023, we asked our good friend, and head blender of Cornell & Diehl, Mr. Jeremy Reeves to return as our Guest Inquisitor for this month's review. Tune in as Truett, David, Alan, and I smoke through Jeremy's chosen mixture and attempt to guess its components ... Read More

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