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Compare & Share October Reveal

Compare & Share October Reveal

Posted by Greg Rosenberg on 1st Nov 2023

Compare & Share November is now live! Pipe Tobacco Compare & Share Cigar Compare & Share Another fine month of mystery tobacco tasting! The pipe blends and cigars for October 2023? Mystery Blend No 1 - Cornell & Diehl Autumn EveningMystery Blend No 2 - Sutliff 307 Mocha StripsMystery Cigar …
5 Underrated Straight Virginia Pipe Tobaccos

5 Underrated Straight Virginia Pipe Tobaccos

Posted by Greg Rosenberg on 26th Oct 2023

There are plenty of blogs out there listing some of the best pipe tobaccos to try within a given blend family. Our blog features several, curated with consideration given to popularity as well as personal recommendation. I usually make a point to include a blend or two in these lists that is …
The Tobacco Files - Sutliff Maple Shadows

The Tobacco Files - Sutliff Maple Shadows

Posted by Greg Rosenberg on 17th Oct 2023

I'll start this Tobacco File with an apology—I always try to post these columns dealing with limited release pipe tobaccos before they go live. Circumstances delayed my being able to post last week, and Maple Shadows was released Friday and sold out. Since the column was nearly finished, I figu …
How to Set up a Humidor - 4 Easy Steps

How to Set up a Humidor - 4 Easy Steps

Posted by Greg Rosenberg on 4th Oct 2023

Table of Contents Calibrating a hygrometer Seasoning a humidor Preparing a humidifier Maintain your humidor Whether treating oneself on a whim or sharing with company, it's always a pleasure to have some  premium cigars at the ready for whenever the occasion may arise. But …
A Guide to Pipe Stems

A Guide to Pipe Stems

Posted by Greg Roesnberg on 20th Sep 2023

Table of Contents: Pipe Stem Anatomy Materials Ebonite (Vulcanite) Cumberland Acrylic (Lucite) Styles Straight/Bent Fishtail/P-Lip Tapered/Saddle Military Mount The stem of a  tobacco pipe is perhaps the unsung hero of the apparatus. It defines our smoking experience in ways …
The Tobacco Files - Sutliff Pipe Force Episode V

The Tobacco Files - Sutliff Pipe Force Episode V

Posted by Greg Rosenberg on 31st Aug 2023

About two months ago we were introduced to Sergeant Deckard, launching the second Sutliff presented Per Jensen Signature series, Pipe Force. That can only mean we are due for another invasion shortly. At precisely 6pm EST, September 13th, 2023, Captain Ryan touches down in Pipe Force Episo …
9 of the Best English Blends to Try

9 of the Best English Blends to Try

Posted by Greg Rosenberg on 22nd Aug 2023

Table of Contents Presbyterian Mixture G. L. Pease Westminster Peterson Nightcap Sutliff Balkan Sobranie Match Cobblestone Pawn Cornell& Diehl Star of the East Seattle Pipe Club Plum Pudding Ashton Artisan's Blend Mac Baren HH Latakia Flake 9 of the Best English Blends to Try In definit …
The Tobacco Files - Sutliff Pipe Force Episode IV

The Tobacco Files - Sutliff Pipe Force Episode IV

Posted by Greg Rosenberg on 12th Jul 2023

Pipe Force Episode IV is live! Last year, Sutliff introduced the Per Jensen Signature Series with Birds of a Feather. The collection included six pipe blends, each containing at least one special, rare tobacco. I knew that the series would return this year with a new line of mixtures, but …