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Nicotine pouches have recently gained popularity amongst people who are looking for nicotine intake without smoking. The pouches contain nicotine but are free from tobacco leaves which makes them potentially less harmful than smoking.
What are Nicotine Pouches?
They are small, discreet pouch...
Snuff is a form of tobacco consumption which has a very rich history across multiple centuries and is deeply embedded in cultural practices and social rituals. It is believed that snuff originated among the indigenous tribes in the Americas, it eventually gained popularity in Europe during the 16th ...
There is actually a pretty big difference between pipe and cigar smoking. They often get compared to each other as they are luxury products that you don’t inhale, however they couldn’t be more different.
Pipe tobacco, is usually available loose and is then cut or processed. Wherea...
The most important thing when it comes to pipe smoking is of course the pipe and tobacco! However the accessories you use can greatly enhance your experience and make life easier for yourself. Below I have chosen 5 accessories that will help you enjoy your pipe that little bit more.
Neerup Brown ...
Cleaning your pipe isn’t as simple as tapping out the tobacco and giving it a rinse under a tap, there's a lot more to it. Without regular and detailed cleaning, your beautiful pipe will become an ill-tasting mess with little chance of providing you with a tasty smoke.
It is ...
Erik Nording is one of the most highly respected pipe makers in the world! He is known for making high quality pipes with the utmost craftsmanship, as well as them being some of the most remarkable pipes available today.
He began his pipe making career over 50 years ago however, at...
Northern Briars pipes are currently made by Ian Walker, who is a 3rd generation pipe maker, his pipe skills started with his grandfather, George Walker.
George Walker started his pipe making career working for Duncan Briars in England in 1922 and by 1931 he became the factory foreman, where ...
In 1963 Tommaso Spanu decided to leave his home in Sardinia and wandered to Northern Italy to become a pipemaker. His uncle was able to find him an apprenticeship in Gavirate, Varese - which is known to have many different pipe manufacturers. Tommaso's natural talent shone through and soon ...
The Falcon pipe was created in 1936 by a American engineer Kenly Bugg, his idea was to use a metal stem to create a cool dry smoke and feature a removable briar bowl which can be screwed on or off.
When used, the smoke is drawn through a hole in the bottom of the bowl into the metal hum...
To light a pipe you can use almost any lighter, but due to the angle you need it to light it, it's easy to burn your fingers. To combat this, a specific pipe lighter will put the flame on an angle usually between 30 and 90 degrees to avoid burning yourself. Some pipe lighters have...
All pipe smokers need at least one churchwarden pipe in their collection! Churchwardens are built for comfort and relaxation, while providing a cool smoke due to the distance the smoke has to travel from the bowl to the mouthpiece. The extra-long stem provides a leisurely smoking posture as wel...
Pipes come in so many different shapes and sizes that it can be difficult to decide which direction to go. Do you want to go with an Artisan pipe, which can be costly but looks incredible or a “factory made” one where a brand can be well known for craftsmanship and make hundreds a d...
Chacom started all the way back in 1825 before the discovery of briar wood. The Comoy family were already making pipes out of boxwood; these pipes were manufactured in the small village of Avignon, near Saint-Claude. The target audience for these pipes were the “grumblers” of Napoleon...
Just like cigars, pipe smoking is an experience to enjoy rather than for a quick fix of nicotine. The pleasure of packing tobacco, getting a great light and drawing the first few plumes of smoke is a skill that is hard to replicate. Although pipes are just a tool to smoke from, they play a much larg...
There are many varieties of pipe tobacco available to purchase so it can be intimidating for anyone new to pipe smoking or even the more experienced smokers who want to try something new. By learning the basics of tobacco blends it can give clues as to what flavours and aromas they will have, then y...
When it comes to pipe smoking the obvious stars of the show are the pipe and tobacco, but there are many other elements you need for enjoying your smoke. Accessories are specifically made to help you enjoy pipe smoking even more than you thought!
Pipe Lighters
Why spend time and energ...
Pipe smoking has been around for many years and is still a classic way to enjoy tobacco. Just like cigars, pipe smoking focuses on flavours but with the use of a pipe. When you purchase tobacco for pipe smoking it can be difficult to keep it fresh and to store so that's why we have made thi...
In the centre of Milan, near the famous Piazza Duomo, is a small pipe shop. This shop was opened in 1876 by Achille Savinelli Sr. It is still operating today and smokers from all over the world travel there to discuss their passion for pipes.
It was in that little shop where Achille...
Have you ever wondered why tobacco pipes are made out of briar wood? We have a lot of enquiries about our pipes and a lot is to make sure the wood is briar. Previously pipes have been made out of clay, stone and Meerschaum with some success, but once the first briar wood pipe was released we never l...
In 1869 a Dutch immigrant woodworker called Henry Tibbe began the production of a corn cob pipe, little did he know that he would change the city of Washington in the state of Missouri forever. Legend has it that a local farmer whittled a pipe out of a corn cob and liked it so much he asked Henry to...
There are a number of pros and cons when deciding on whether you will be using a pipe filter when you smoke or not. Below we will be looking at the advantages and disadvantages of using filters and the different kinds of pipe filters for if you do decide to use one.
Why use a pipe f...
In 1873 German immigrant Frederick Kapp received a prize medal for his efforts at the London International Exhibition for his craft, one year later he moved from London to Dublin in Ireland where he opened a new tobacco and pipe shop. Frederick was well known for making and selling pipes crafted out...
Alfred Dunhill was an English tobacconist, entrepreneur and inventor. He opened his first tobacconist store in London in 1907 where he offered a unique service blending tobacco specifically for each of his individual clients. His pipe range was originally sourced from independent pipe makers, but as...
Whether you’re a new pipe smoker or an experienced puffer on the hunt for something new, the range of pipe tobacco is simply mindboggling with hundreds of different tobaccos available. That’s why pipe tobacco samplers are such a handy idea; rather than committing to a full 50g tin or pou...
