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If you’re a pipe smoker, you know that buying small or large batches of pipe tobacco is crucial to your pipe smoking experience.

A tobacco pipe is a device specifically made to smoke tobacco.  It comprises a chamber (the bowl) for the tobacco from which a thin hollow stem (shank) emerges, ending in a mouthpiece.  The tobacco is ignited at the top of the bowl, and the smoke is drawn through the stem and into the mouth of the user.  Using a pipe involves more than just lighting tobacco.  There is an entire ritual around it, including selecting the right tobacco, packing the bowl correctly, tending to the light, and cleaning/maintaining the pipe.  Still, it’s this setup along with the different types of...

Cigar collecting and connoisseurship involve the appreciation, acquisition, and understanding of cigars—primarily the handmade varieties which are crafted from fermented and aged tobacco.

Creating the perfect cigar man cave involves a blend of personal style, comfort, and practicality.

People smoke cigars for a variety of reasons, both personal and cultural.