Category Archives: Pipe Smoking Lifestyle

Interview With Master Blender Russ Ouellette – Part 1

  By Bob Tate Russ Ouellette (Blendtobac) is the Retail Sales Manager and Master blender for Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe (HPCS), also known as Pipesandcigars.com, in Albany, New York. Russ […]

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Hearth & Home Virginia Spice – Pipe Tobacco Reviews

  By Bob Tate Note: I would like to say that I have seen two descriptions on this blend. I have a copy of the old description from 2005 that […]

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Bill Introduced to Further Raise Federal Taxes on Pipe Tobacco

  By Bob Tate Hold onto your pipes people, here it is. On January 13, 2010, Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) and co-sponsor Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) introduced bill H.R. 4439 […]

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Troost Special Cavendish – Pipe Tobacco Reviews

  By Bob Tate The pouch aroma of this blend is of a straight forward tobacco smell with a hint of plums. The moisture content is on the dry side, […]

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Peterson Merry Xmas 2009 and a Happy New Year – Pipe Tobacco Reviews

  By Bob Tate In the tin aroma of this blend I am picking up on vanilla, bourbon, a very slight twang to the nose, and a smell that reminds […]

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McClelland Holiday Spirit 2008 – Pipe Tobacco Reviews

  By Bob Tate The tin aroma of this blend smells really good and reminds me of some of the smells that are encountered during Holiday baking. Dark rum is […]

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Hearth & Home Egg Nog – Pipe Tobacco Reviews

  By Bob Tate Tis’ the season for some Eggnog! The tin aroma of this blend is excellent and instantly invokes memories of the Holiday Season. I am picking up […]

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McClelland Christmas Cheer 2006 – Pipe Tobacco Reviews

  By Bob Tate   This excerpt is taken from the paper insert inside of the lid of the tin: This 2006 blend is made with a special selection of […]

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Tobacco Pipe Packing Methods – Part 2 (Videos)

  By Bob Tate This is a companion piece to my article, Tobacco Pipe Packing Methods. I apologize that it took me so long to get this piece up, but […]

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Thomas Point Pipe Club Inaugural Meeting and Pipe Event

  By Bob Tate         PipesMagazine.com, in association with The Chesapeake Cigar Company, has started a new local pipe club in Maryland. The name of the pipe club […]

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