Shane Ireland

Opening my tin of Golden Days of Yore instantly put me in the Christmas spirit. The aroma of eggnog, gingerbread immediately had me feeling homesick and left me longing for the winter months. Right from the first light you'll be able to tell that this is a special blend indeed. ... Read More

Earlier this year Sykes and I made our way to the Savinelli factory in Barasso. This trip was of particular interest to me personally because it was the first time that I'd been able to see pipe production on such a large scale. I've been fortunate enough to see a number of small workshops and artisanal studios ... Read More

I've been a big fan of the Rattray's Virginia blends for years. From Brown Clunee and Old Gowrie, to Marlin Flake and Hal O' the Wynd, there is something for most occasions (as far as strength and flavor go) for the dedicated VA smoker. However, there did seem to be one gap on the lighter side of things ... Read More

Already very popular, the BriarWorks' Signature Series Calabash (designed by Todd Johnson) is nothing short of an innovation in American pipe production. A handmade, all-briar, fully-functional Calabash was the goal, and although they accomplished just that, the BriarWorks team just wasn't satisfied. ... Read More

I decided to revisit this classic Irish-style flake after many years. Since it had been so long, I didn't know quite what to expect. Popping the tin for the first time unleashed an "in-your-face" fruity aroma and very dark, neatly-stacked flakes. ... Read More

Dunhill devotees have been patiently waiting for quite some time for the return of this classic. Baby's Bottom is a mixture of Virginias and Latakia — stout and flavorful. In all honesty, I wasn't nearly as excited for the revival of this blend of legendary smoothness as I have been for others. At least not until I smoked my first bowl... ... Read More

I like smaller pipes for a few reasons: they are handy, lightweight, and easy to clench. Smaller chambers also afford me shorter smokes and more bowls throughout the day, which I greatly prefer to one or two smokes lasting two hours each. I can sample more blends and have a nice variety in my daily rotation. ... Read More

Dunhill's Three Year Matured Virginia is back. Another blend with a cult following, we are proud to be able to offer the revival of this classic exclusively. Naturally, the anticipation over the last few months had me absolutely ecstatic when the product finally arrived. ... Read More

Chip Kushner (collector and President of the San Diego Pipe Club) recently stopped by Smokingpipes.com for a visit. After taking the grand tour of our new digs and then having lunch with a few of us, Chip graciously allowed us to photograph a few of the pipes that made the cross-country trip with him. ... Read More

It's show and tell time again around the office, and we'd like to take a few minutes to show you some of our favorite pipes and accessories. Check 'em out!

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