Andrew Wike

For this month's Mystery Review, we decided to switch things up a bit. Instead of following the normal rotation, we asked Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender at Cornell & Diehl, to sit in as our very first guest Inquisitor. Given the sheer variety of the blending house's lineup, we were pretty confident it was a C&D product ... Read More

In this episode of Tasting Notes, Shane revisits a blend we've all likely tried at some point: Carter Hall. Though often recommended for beginner pipe smokers, this old-school Burley blend actually offers more nuance and character as your palate grows and develops. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Shane sit down to discuss Claudio Cavicchi's limited edition 2018 Bologna line, the Italian craftsman's first foray into pipe sets. Learn more about the masterpieces today. ... Read More

In this episode of Mystery Review, Shane Ireland once again assumed his role as High Inquisitor, putting our palates to the test against a mysterious blend of his choosing. ... Read More

Savinelli's shape chart is expansive. It encompasses all the classics, from the traditional Billiard to even the Yachtsman, as well as a range of intriguing renditions you won't find anywhere else. If you're unfamiliar with Savs, even perusing through our currently available pipes can be daunting, and finding a favorite ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Shane sit down to discuss some very special pieces from Castello: the limited edition Great Line 1982 series. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Sykes and Ted sit down to discuss Peterson's limited edition 2019 St. Patrick's Day pipes. In the line's 21-year history, 2019's edition is the first to feature the marque's patented System engineering. Available in nine fan-favorite finishes, split between p-lip and fishtail mouthpieces, it's also presented in a stunning, deep emerald green stain. ... Read More

In this episode of All Pipes Considered, Truett and Andy take a closer look at Eltang Basic, a line of pipes featuring Tom Eltang's most iconic signatures like the Poker shape, distilled down to their most utilitarian forms. ... Read More

2018's come and gone, but the Mystery Review continues. For the first episode of 2019, Kaz took to the Inquisitor's Chair to revisit one of the first tobaccos he ever smoked. Join Shane, Truett, and Andy as they smoke through a bowl of Kaz's mystery blend. ... Read More

A company built "by friends for friends," Caldwell Cigars is not your typical cigar brand. Drawing inspiration from hip hop imagery and aesthetics, the company and its founder Robert Caldwell seek to circumvent the typical hype and pomp commonly seen amongst makers of fine vitolas. ... Read More