Shane Ireland

Tasting Notes: Full Virginia Flake Burnt Ends

Tasting Notes: Full Virginia Flake Burnt Ends

December 27, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of "Tasting Notes." I have a unique new product to discuss today, and for that I have a guest with me: Sykes Wilford, the Founder, CEO, and President of Laudisi Enterprises and Smokingpipes. Today we are discussing Samuel Gawith's Full Virginia Flake Burnt Ends. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Anthology 2023

Tasting Notes: Anthology 2023

December 15, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of "Tasting Notes." Getting to the end of the year here through the holiday season, and I have one of my personally most anticipated releases for the year of 2023: Cornell and Diehl's Anthology 2023. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Drucquer & Sons' King's Fool

Tasting Notes: Drucquer & Sons' King's Fool

November 28, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Hey everybody, I'm Shane Ireland and welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I am excited to talk about and smoke the latest release from Drucquer & Sons': King's Fool. King's Fool is an English flake-cut — It's a blend after my own heart as it's primarily Virginia based, and I would say it's a lighter all-day ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Ropp Gargantua Pipes

All Pipes Considered: Ropp Gargantua Pipes

November 21, 2023 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today, I have the great privilege of sitting down with Sykes Wilford, founder of Smokingpipes and CEO of Laudisi Enterprises, to discuss a rare, oversized line from Ropp: Gargantua pipes. Tune in as Sykes and I discuss the line, representing pipe-making's past, brought to life again in the present. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Missouri Meerschaum Party Line

Tasting Notes: Missouri Meerschaum Party Line

November 15, 2023 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes, where I am continuing my journey through the latest releases from Missouri Meerschaum MM&Co Elite Blends, manufactured in the Carolinas by Cornell & Diehl, and blended in collaboration with Cornell & Diehl. Today I am smoking Party Line. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Wintertime Reserve 2023

Tasting Notes: Wintertime Reserve 2023

November 9, 2023 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes, with the one and only Santa Claus, straight from the north pole. Taking my place once more this year, Santa walks us through the three special blends available from the Wintertime Reserve from Cornell & Diehl this year, free with the purchase of any new Peterson pipe. Jolly old Saint Nicholas is eager to share his takes on these holiday ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Ropp's Mid-Century Pipes

All Pipes Considered: Ropp's Mid-Century Pipes

November 7, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of All Pipes Considered, where myself and Sykes Wilford will discuss the latest addition to Ropp's portfolio: Mid-Century pipes, featuring bowls turned in the mid-20th century, likely in the '50s, '60s, and '70s. Watch as we discuss these Danish-inspired pipes, which veer from the classic French stylings Ropp is revered for, in favor of more Scandinavian ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Small Batch The Old Ones: From Beyond

Tasting Notes: Small Batch The Old Ones: From Beyond

October 19, 2023 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Just in time for spooky season, I am here to talk about Cornell and Diehl's latest release of Small Batch The Old Ones: From Beyond. I'm really excited about this one. I really liked the original release and there's an interesting twist that makes this one, dare I say ... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Haunting Cake

Tasting Notes: The Haunting Cake

October 4, 2023 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I'm revisiting an old friend today. I'm excited to discuss the return of the first blend that Kyle Gellis of Warped Cigars and Jeremy Reeves of Cornell and Diehl collaborated on together, and that is The Haunting. ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Caldwell Cigars

Smoke Rings: Caldwell Cigars

September 27, 2023 by Shane Ireland

Welcome back to another edition of Smoke Rings. On today's episode, I'm chatting with Robert Caldwell of Caldwell Cigar Company. Tune in as we discuss new Caldwell releases, working with Chico Rivas to extend the Blind Man's Bluff series with Super Toro, Chico White, and Chico Gold cigars, as well as a discussion ... Read More

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