Reflection
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In this short video, I share some of the basics of humidor etiquette. Do you agree? What are some other details of humidor etiquette that are important to you?
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It is true. I am a legitimate pastor. Today, May 23, is the 21st anniversary of my ordination. In this video, I share some of my backstory and how the moniker, Pastor Padron, acknowledges my vocation in the cigar and pipe industry as the manager of Twins Smoke Shop and my calling to pastoral ministry…
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In this video, I share some of my favorite pipes and tobaccos that I just can’t seem to stop smoking! Do you have favorite pipes that you can’t put down, or tobaccos that you keep going back to despite the growing collection in your cellar? I can’t be the only one!
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The other day, I was scrolling through a news feed and came across an article with the tagline: “Publix to close all 1,448 stores for 24 hours as it joins retail ‘blackout’.” Curious about what this blackout referred to and which other chains were joining in, I soon discovered that the retail blackout meant closing…
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The cut or format of pipe tobacco can significantly impact how you experience a blend. Similar to how the vitola of a cigar affects the smoking experience, the cut of a pipe tobacco blend also makes a difference. By using Gawith Hoggarth’s Kendal Dark Classic Cut (a fine shag cut), Kendal Dark Vintage Cut (a…
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Can you relight a cigar after it has gone out for a while? Yes you can! In this video Pastor Padron shows you how!
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Wondering how to properly light a cigar? In this video Pastor Padron shows you how to use a torch and a soft flame lighter to correctly light your cigar.
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One of the questions I often hear from people who are just starting out smoking cigars or pipes is, “Can I or should I inhale?” Well, you could, but you would likely find that extremely unpleasant! The fact is, cigar and pipe tobacco are not designed or intended to be inhaled. Enjoying a cigar or…
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“I seem to always be relighting my pipe. Why is that?” In this video Pastor Padron addresses that question. Relighting will always be a part of pipe smoking, but there are things you can do to keep the need to relight at a minimum. As always, your comments are appreciated!
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Just how long does it take to light a pipe? Is lighting a pipe a lot of work? It is not as much effort or time as you might think.
Not Just Blowing Smoke with Pastor Padron 