The finest tobaccos are brought together in careful balance to provide a smoking experience like no other. It is my sincere wish that you will derive as much pleasure from smoking this mixture as I have from its creation. G. L. Pease When you pop the top on a tin of a G.L. Pease tobacco, you’re greeted with this message,…
CIGAR ADVENT CALENDARS
In the last couple of years, the traditional children’s advent calendar has taken on a completely new life. There are now advent calendars for many types of interests that the 19th century German Lutherans that began the tradition might not recognize — calendars for Dogs, for Scotch Lovers, for Women’s Make-up, for Tequila Lovers, for Cats and, yes, Cigar Lovers.…
NEW TO THE HUMIDOR — DEADLY SERIOUS BY ESTEBAN CARRERAS
While Esteban Carreras is relatively new to the cigar world they have become a highly sought after boutique brands in America. Named in honor of Esteban Carreras, a prominent Cuban freedom fighter that helped his people escape the country as Castro was coming into power, Esteban Carreras cigars are rolled at the prestigious Tabacaleras Carreras factory located in Estelí Nicaragua.…
PIPE TOBACCO DROP
As Maryland’s top source for premium pipe tobacco, we already had over 300 blends that you can explore on-site. , Recently added a few more: Sillem’s Commodore Flake Sillem’s Copenhagen Sillem’s Councilor 1695 Sillem’s London Sillem’s Mayor 1814 Flake Sillem’s Linea Epoque Antique Sillem’s Black Sillem’s Musketeer Cornell & Diehl Awakened Elder Cornell & Diehl Black Frigate Cornell & Diehl…
PCA POSITION STATEMENT ON PIPE TOBACCO
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…
SEATTLE PIPE CLUB SIGNATURE SERIES — GIVE ME LIBERTY
“Give me Liberty or Give me Death” Founding Father Patrick Henry’s powerful speech in 1775 helped ignite the War for Independence. His cry for Liberty still rings true. Tobacco farming was at the heart of Early America. This special blend is predominantly Old Belt Red Virginia’s from North Carolina combined with some lightly stoved Virginia from Brazil. Old Belt is…
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…
TAKEN FROM THE DEVIL’S HAND DARK COROJO BY ESTEBAN CARRERAS
I love cigars that have a backstory and this one is HUGE! Taken From The Devil’s Hand, or Devil’s Hand for those that like brevity, has a fascinating backstory about its tobacco. Gonzalo Puentes, who runs Esteban Carreras’ factory, once worked for Cuba’s Ministry of Agriculture, and in particular the group responsible for tobacco production. As the story is told,…