pipe smoking 101
-
In this video, I share my top 3 aromatic and top 3 nonaromatic blends for beginner pipe smokers. They are certainly not the only options, but they are blends that have wide appeal and are ideal for learning the skill of packing and lighting a pipe.
-
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…
-
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…
Not Just Blowing Smoke with Pastor Padron 