Articles by Shane Ireland | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

Tasting Notes: Warped's Cloud Hopper

November 26, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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Over the last few months, Kyle Gellis, President of Warped Cigars, has worked closely with Jeremy Reeves, head blender of Cornell & Diehl, to bring the boutique cigar manufacturer's youthful energy and blending expertise to the world of pipe tobacco. On this episode I take a look at Warped's latest release: Cloud Hopper. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Interview with Robert Holt of Southern Draw Cigars

November 19, 2019 by Shane Ireland

On this episode of Smoke Rings, I'm joined by Southern Draw's founder Robert Holt to discuss the brand's background, mission, and lineup. Tune in to learn more about Southern Draw's "culture of honor" in this exclusive interview. ... Read More

Visiting The White Spot

October 26, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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Last month, Sykes and I visited Dunhill's workshop. While I've visited numerous workshops across the world to purchase pipes over the past four years, from small, artisan setups to large-scale factories, this was my first opportunity to actually see the esteemed English marque making pipes in person. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Warped's Sky Flower 2019

October 21, 2019 by Shane Ireland

On this episode of Smoke Rings, I sit down with Lead Copywriter Truett Smith to discuss Warped's recent limited edition release: the Flor de Valle Sky Flower. Comprised of 100% Aganorsa leaf, this Nicaraguan puro adds rare medio tiempo leaf to Warped's celebrated Flor de Valle blend ... Read More

Briar to Binder: Warped La Colmena #44 (Interview with Kyle Gellis)

October 15, 2019 by Shane Ireland

On this episode of Briar to Binder, I'm joined by a very special guest: Kyle Gellis, President and Founder of Warped Cigars. Tune in as Kyle and I sit down to discuss one of my all-time favorite smokes, Warped's La Colmena #44. In addition to a full cigar review, we also compare La Colmena to a handful of popular pipe tobaccos ... Read More

Shane's Top Five Pipe Cleaners

October 10, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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Pipe cleaners. We all use them and nobody talks about them, but they are the unsung heroes of the pipe world. We could not smoke so freely without them; when you find a dependable pipe cleaner, it's a consequential event, if you're a pipesmoker. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: A Closer Look At Warped's The Haunting

October 9, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of Tasting Notes, I sit down with Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender at Cornell & Diehl, to discuss the company's new Smokingpipes exclusive, The Haunting. ... Read More

Smoke Rings University: How To Cut A Cigar

October 2, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of Smoke Rings University, we're going to discuss how best to cut a cigar by exploring three different methods. This may be routine knowledge for most cigar smokers, but it's never a bad thing to have a refresher course every now and again. You may even find some new tricks to add to your repertoire. ... Read More

5 Pipe Accessories You Never Knew You Needed

October 1, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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As pipe smokers we all use the usual accessories: lighter, tamper, tobacco pouch. And yes, you can always add to your collection and expand your rotation of pipes. But what are you missing? What is stopping you from maximizing your smoking experience? I've devised a short list with some accessories you might not ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Mixture No. 79 (ft. Jeremy McKenna)

September 18, 2019 by Shane Ireland

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On this episode of Tasting Notes, I'm joined once again by Jeremy McKenna, President of Sutliff Tobacco, to discuss the blending house's flagship blend, Mixture No 79. Tune in as Jeremy talks a little about the production process for this blend and I offer my own thoughts as I smoke through a bowl. ... Read More

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