Category Archives: Video

Highland Blend by Mac Baren tobacco review

By eric | Published: June 14, 2011

Mac Baren added another great blend to their “HH” series of pipe tobaccos. Like the others this one is somewhat of a break from their usual Scandinavian style. In no way have they compromised on the quality of tobaccos, and if you are already a fan of Mac Baren blends you’ll still recognize their special [...]

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Three Friars by Cornell and Diehl

By eric | Published: June 9, 2011

I have found Cornell and Diehl Three Friars to be a superb anytime Virginia blend with a bright vivid flavor and enough Burley and Perique to add just the right amount of body and zing for a great warm weather smoke.

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Tin Description

“A combination of Virginia ribbon, Brown Virginia, Burley, and Perique.”

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Epiphany by Cornell and Diehl Pipe Tobacco Review with Video

By eric | Published: June 6, 2011

This review of Cornell and Diehl’s Epiphany is long overdue. As much as I smoke of this stuff I can’t figure out why it took so long to get around to posting the review. Tin Description We have a delightful new light English blend called Epiphany. Epiphany is reminiscent of the original Revelation blend that [...]

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University Flake by Peterson – Video Review

By eric | Published: May 16, 2009

Tin Description: A mild easy smoking blend of fine Virginia and Burley tobaccos, made the traditional way.

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Luxury Twist Flake by Peter Stokkebye – Tobacco Review

By eric | Published: May 16, 2009

Blender’s description: A pure Virginia blend from the best fields of Zimbabwe and the Eastern United States. Rolled Twist Flake, then Cavendish pressed and cut.

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Some thoughts and tips on tamping – Video

By eric | Published: May 3, 2009

I think a lot of problems people encounter with pipe smoking could be mitigated by improving their use of the tamper. While a lot of care needs to go into the proper filling and lighting of your pipe, that’s not where the attention stops. Keeping the tobacco properly tamped will lead to a more pleasant smoke and a lot less relights, but doing it wrong will make things worse.

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Riverboat Gambler by Cornell & Diehl and getting to know new blends

By eric | Published: April 28, 2009

In the tradition of the mysterious Mississippi riverboat gamblin’ men, a flavorful blend of the South’s tobaccos—Burleys, Virginias, and Perique—with the exotic taste of Turkish leaf. The odds are with you when you smoke this blend.

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Bestmake by Pipeworks and Wilke Video Review

By eric | Published: April 11, 2009

One of the oldest Wilke recipes. Virginia and Burleys are mixed with a non-aromatic Black Cavendish tobacco and topped with a generous amount of superior Latakia creating a traditional medium strength English blend. A rich mellow blend in the true British tradition.

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Samarra by G. L. Pease – Video Review

By eric | Published: April 7, 2009

Several varieties of Virginia tobaccos form the structure of this blend. Smoky Cyprian Latakia, fine Turkish leaf, and just a bit of Perique are added for richness. The smoke is silky and round. A subtle, yet complex sweetness from the Virginias and just a little zest is present throughout the smoke, while layers of complexity tantalize the senses from first blush to the last puff.

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Video: Ashton Artisan’s Blend Review

By eric | Published: April 2, 2009

A fantastic English, deep in Latakia and just a touch of Perique for interesting zing. Well balanced and rich.

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