Articles by Shane Ireland | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

Smoke Rings: Interview With James Shores From Ashton Cigars

March 18, 2020 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of Smoke Rings. In this installment, I had the pleasure of sitting down with James Shores, our Territory Rep for Ashton Cigar Company. Tune in as we take a deep dive into Ashton's expansive portfolio of high-quality Nicaraguan and Dominican cigars. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Smokingpipes 20th Anniversary Blends

March 9, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of Tasting Notes, Shane takes a closer look at each of these special edition tobaccos, offering his thoughts on the blends. ... Read More

How To Light A Cigar | Smoke Rings University

February 20, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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Whether you are brand new to cigars or have smoked them for years, you've likely had an issue with an improper burn or a bad light at some point. Sometimes it's user error, but often it's product malfunction. Cigars are handmade products, after all, and occasionally you will happen across an improper roll or poor ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Adam Davidson Pipes

February 13, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of All Pipes Considered, Truett and I sit down to discuss three outstanding new pipes from our very own Adam Davidson, each embodying a unique, retro style. Over the years, Adam has created such a breath of signature shapes, balancing the line between paying homage to tradition and innovating for ... Read More

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease's Spark Plug

February 12, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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It's not everyday I get to review a new G.L. Pease blend, so get ready. On this episode of Tasting Notes, I'm covering everything you need to know about Greg's latest creation: Spark Plug. The first true, Latakia-based plug in Greg's lineup, Spark Plug is a bold English/Balkan mixture, offering a heavy helping of smoky Latakia ... Read More

Briar to Binder: Black Label Trading Co. Deliverance Nocturne

February 6, 2020 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of Briar to Binder, a crossover video series where we take a closer look at cigars through the lens of a pipe smoker. On this episode, Truett and I sit down to discuss Black Label Trading Co.'s Deliverance Nocturne, a darker counterpart to our #1 ranked cigar of 2019. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Peterson's Early Morning Pipe

January 22, 2020 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of Tasting Notes, I continue through the re-branded Peterson tins, this time focusing on an old Oriental-forward favorite, Early Morning Pipe. Tune in for my full review plus a side-by-side tasting against the least aged Dunhill version in my cellar. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Mac Baren Burley London

December 30, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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Mac Baren's celebrated Burley London mixture is back in stock today in an exclusive, one-time-only limited run. For those unfamiliar with the storied blend, it's a straightforward, traditional Burley smoke, redolent with notes of chocolate, molasses, and a little vanilla over a foundation of traditional Burley flavor. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Peterson's Elizabethan Mixture

December 18, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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When Dunhill announced earlier this year that it would no longer be producing tobacco, pipesmokers rued the loss of some of their favorite mixtures. Thanks to Peterson, however, those beloved blends are still available. On this episode of Tasting Notes, I take a closer look at the Elizabethan Mixture. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Warped's Kings Stride

December 4, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of Tasting Notes, I'm joined once again by my favorite Guest Taster and very good friend, Jeremy Reeves, head blender of Cornell & Diehl. Today we're going to be reviewing one of the two latest releases from Warped: Kings Stride. ... Read More

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Smoke Rings: Interview With James Shores From Ashton Cigars

Tasting Notes: Smokingpipes 20th Anniversary Blends

How To Light A Cigar | Smoke Rings University

All Pipes Considered: Adam Davidson Pipes

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease's Spark Plug

Briar to Binder: Black Label Trading Co. Deliverance Nocturne

Tasting Notes: Peterson's Early Morning Pipe

Tasting Notes: Mac Baren Burley London

Tasting Notes: Peterson's Elizabethan Mixture

Tasting Notes: Warped's Kings Stride

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