PCA (Premium Cigar Association), formerly named IPCPR and, before that, RTDA, is the largest premium tobacco trade group in America. While their name no longer includes traditional tobacco pipes, their efforts on behalf of this important category are still the best in the nation. PCA’S OFFICIAL POSITION STATEMENT OCTOBER 4, 2022 The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is committed to defending…
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PETERSON 2022 HALLOWEEN PIPES
Peterson’s annual, limited-edition Halloween pipes usher in the spooky holiday season with prominent Peterson shapes presented in ghoulish finishes inspired by All Hallow’s Eve. The 2022 edition presents a host of fan-favorite Classic shapes in cauldron-black sandblasted finishes, topped by bright nickel army mounts and vibrant, solid-orange acrylic fishtail stems. This limited seasonal range offers something for every smoker with…
BILBO BAGGINS’ BIRTHDAY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
I know Bilbo Baggins is a fictional character, but something so trivial as being real should not deter us from celebrating his birthday! So, Peter and I whipped-up a batch of Tewksbury & Company’s Hobbit’s Weed. We used the original recipe with the original ingredients, recreating this popular blend. We’re calling our’s Hobbit’s Weed — Second Lunch. Here’s the recipe:…
SEATTLE PIPE CLUB HOGSHEAD SIGNATURE
Welcome the inaugural blend in Seattle Pipe Clubs’ Signature Series! Starting in 1612, John Rolfe and his then wife Pocahontas, of the Jamestown Colony, began growing tobacco, naming the strain they grew after their plantation, which they called Varina Farms Plantation. This particular tobacco became known as “Virginia Tobacco.” The tobacco was shipped worldwide on ships. To keep each lot…
NEW HOURS IN EFFECT NOW
Effective Tuesday, September 6th, we are expanding our evening hours back to close to what we had pre-COVID: Monday’s 11 am till 8 pm (Open for Monday Night Football.)Tuesday’s 11 am till 8 pm (Hosting Tuesday Club in the lounge 6:00 pm –8 pm, or somewhat later.)Wednesday’s 11 am till 8 pm (Hosting weekly meetings of the Annapolis Pipe Club…
Peterson 125th Dracula
Since the inaugural release in 2012, the Dracula has become one of Peterson’s most popular regular production series, characterized by its evocative stem work and ghoulish aesthetics befitting the Gothic horror genre. This year, Peterson commemorates the 125th Anniversary of Bram Stoker’s legendary novel with a particularly haunting addition to the Dracula line — available for retail sale on May…
COMING APRIL 19TH — LIMITED EDITION PETERSON BARD
I get many requests for a pipe with a long stem, but not too long, like a churchwarden. The Bard from Peterson of Dublin fills that profile perfectly… The word bard is derived from the Irish term meaning poet, traditionally one reciting epics within a particular oral tradition, and appropriately, the Peterson Bard line nods to the tavern pipes that…
Cornell & Diehl’s Small Batch Carolina Red Flake w/ Perique (Production Date: September 2021)
As are things with all Limited Edition / Small Batch items, the supply is limited. The production of Cornell & Diehl’s Small Batch Carolina Red Flake w/ Perique (9/21 Edition) is limited to 15,000 2oz tins — that’s 1,875 pounds for the whole damn world.) More Information >>> It’s our experience that C&D’s Small Batch releases sell out fast, so…
We Three Kings Limited Edition Is Back For 2021
Available starting September 3, 2021 For their 2021 Christmas blend, Cornell & Diehl has revived a classic, fan-favorite mixture that captures the aromas and flavors of the holidays yet encourages enjoyment all year round. Inspired by the first widely popular Christmas carol written in the U.S. (1857), We Three Kings alludes to the Magi who traveled to the nativity bearing…
METAL PIPE PAGE UPDATE
Our essay on Metal Tobacco Pipes is one of the most visited pages on our website. I’ve recently updated the content, added some resource links and fixed a few issues with the pictures. Please enjoy! The Metal Pipe Movement >