Articles by Shane Ireland | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

Mystery Tobacco Review: September 2022

September 27, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to the Mystery Tobacco Review. Before we reveal this month's Inquisitor, we'd like to offer a special welcome to our newest Mystery panelist: Mr. David Wheelock! Filling the required "bald-guy-with-beard" role in these reviews, David is currently our Community Manager here at Smokingpipes and manages all of our social media ... Read More

Sixty Second Cigar Review: Crowned Heads' Las Calaveras

September 14, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to the very first episode of 60 Second Cigar Review! In this series, Truett and I will be challenging ourselves by reviewing a cigar in under 60 seconds. For this first episode, we've taken on the 2022 edition of Crowned Heads' annual, limited-edition Las Calaveras cigar. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Interview with Brian Levine

September 7, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. We're doing things a little different today: Rather than discussing a specific range of pipes, I'm joined by special guest Brian Levine to discuss the upcoming Las Vegas International Pipe Show, formerly the West Coast Pipe Show, which will be held from October 21st to October ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: August 2022

August 24, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of the Mystery Cigar Review. This month we have another special guest inquisitor: the brother of industry legend Rocky Patel and Executive Vice President of Rocky Patel premium cigars, Mr. Nish Patel! Tune in to see how we fared against Nish's chosen cigar in this month's blind review! ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson's Pipe of the Year 2022

August 16, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today, we're taking a closer look at Peterson's 2022 Pipe of the Year, and here to tell us more about this year's edition to the beloved line, I'm joined by a very special guest: Mr. Joshua Burgess, Laudisi's Vice President of Manufacturing and Managing Director of Kapp & Peterson. ... Read More

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

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

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

A Closer Look at the 2022 American Pipe-Making Exposition

July 15, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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For this year's American Pipe-Making Exposition, we gave the carvers a broad scope, a vast canvas on which to play and experiment. Crafting a pipe with Calabash or reverse Calabash functionality is extremely difficult, but the most successful creative work often originates from the hardest challenges. These American carvers were up to the task, however, as this year's submissions are truly exceptional. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Anthology 1992-2022

July 13, 2022 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to Tasting Notes, everyone. For today's episode, we've got something incredibly special in store for you. I'm here with head blender Jeremy Reeves to discuss an exciting new addition to the Cornell & Diehl portfolio: Anthology 1992-2022. This "Greatest Hits" mixture celebrates C&D's 30th Anniversary and features many recognizable grades from such iconic blends as Carolina Red Flake, ... Read More

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