Chewing Tobacco

Chewing tobacco has a very long and complex history. The Indigenous people of the Americas were the first known users of tobacco, including chewing it as early as 3000 BCE. Native American tribes used tobacco for spiritual, medicinal, and recreational purposes. They often mixed it with other herbs a...

Tuesday 25 March, 2025

Ready Rubbed vs Flake Cut

The type of pipe tobacco cut can significantly impact the overall experience. Two of the most popular cuts are Ready Rubbed and Flake Cut, each offering unique characteristics that appeal to different preferences and smoking styles.  Ready Rubbed: This is essentially a Flake Cut tobacco that...

Tuesday 04 February, 2025

Different Types of Dunhill Pipes

Dunhill pipes are renowned amongst all pipe smokers, they are considered the ultimate luxury for the pipe smoker. In 1907 Alfred Dunhill opened his first tobacco shop on Duke Street in London, he started out by importing his tobacco pipes until 1912. From 1912 he introduced the White Spot which w...

Tuesday 17 September, 2024

Mac Baren

Mac Baren was founded in 1826. The Halberg family purchased the small manufacturer in a little town called Svenborg in Denmark. Despite being such a small company at the time, they dreamt big and over time they realised their dream by becoming the biggest family-run tobacco business in Northern Euro...

Thursday 29 August, 2024

Rattrays Pipes

Scotland has a rich history making whisky, however they also have a history with pipes and tobacco. One notable brand coming from Scotland is Rattrays. The brand was founded by Charles Rattray in 1903 in Perth, Scotland. Charles developed a passion for tobacco at a young age, he established a small ...

Thursday 04 July, 2024

Five Pipe Lighters for Beginners

Finding the right pipe lighter is a lot more difficult than you may think. Yes you can use just a standard soft flame lighter and it may do the trick, however you will find yourself burning your thumb each time you light your pipe. A great lighter will give you a reliable flame everytime and not bur...

Tuesday 25 June, 2024

Five Pipes for Beginners

Finding the perfect pipe is always an ongoing quest! A pipe enthusiast will have many different ones at their disposal, depending on what they are looking for that day. However when you are new to pipe smoking, there is a lot to consider but first thing you need to know is, will you actually enjoy p...

Tuesday 18 June, 2024

Nicotine Pouches

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...

Wednesday 20 March, 2024

Snuff

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 ...

Tuesday 27 February, 2024

Cigar Tobacco Vs Pipe Tobacco

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...

Thursday 30 November, 2023

5 Great Pipe Smoking Accessories

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 ...

Thursday 16 November, 2023

How to Clean Your Pipe

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 ...

Wednesday 06 September, 2023

Nording Pipes

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...

Tuesday 15 August, 2023

Northern Briars

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 ...

Tuesday 11 July, 2023

Tommaso Spanu

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 ...

Tuesday 27 June, 2023

Falcon Pipes

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...

Tuesday 13 June, 2023

Pipe Lighters

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...

Wednesday 19 April, 2023

Churchwarden Pipes

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...

Thursday 13 April, 2023

Artisan Pipes vs Factory Made Pipes

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...

Thursday 26 January, 2023

History of Chacom

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...

Thursday 12 January, 2023

Pipe Smoking Facts

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...

Friday 23 September, 2022

Different Types of Tobacco

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...

Wednesday 10 August, 2022

Pipe Accessories

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...

Thursday 28 July, 2022

How to Store Pipe Tobacco

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...

Thursday 24 March, 2022