cigars, Reviews

A Girl with No Name Cigar Review: Perfect After Dinner Smoke

Photograph used with the kind permission of Ali at Diebel's. Brand: Drew EstateCountry Origin: NicaraguaStrength: MediumShape: LonsdaleSize: 7x44Burn time: ~30mWrapper: MaduroFiller: N/ABinder: N/ATaste Rating: 10/10Smell Rating: 9/10Burn rating: 10/10P Nub Club: yesOverall Score: 9.5/10 In talking with one of my mentors about cigars, We were standing in the humidor at my preferred local B&M. A… Continue reading A Girl with No Name Cigar Review: Perfect After Dinner Smoke

Interviews

The Continuing Legacy of Kaywoodie Pipes: Nathan’s Journey

For me, this was truly a huge deal and an honor of an interview to conduct. I own a few Kaywoodies, Medicos, and my favorite, a Yello-Bole. Getting the chance to interview the man now at the helm of such a historic brand of pipes was incredible. I had the pleasure of sitting down with… Continue reading The Continuing Legacy of Kaywoodie Pipes: Nathan’s Journey

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At The Odd Duck Intersection of Tobacco and Stamp Collecting

A Note from Duckie: This was the very first article-style piece I wrote back in 2023. My mentor, Randy Neil, sadly passed away in March of 2024. This article was one he planned on publishing in the magazine he edited. Randy was โ€” and still is, somewhere โ€” one of the kindest souls Iโ€™ve ever… Continue reading At The Odd Duck Intersection of Tobacco and Stamp Collecting

Interviews

Snuff and Snus Insights from a Tobacco Enthusiast

I sat down one afternoon with a gentleman named Matt. Readers might know him as Snus at Home on YouTube. (An aside from the editor. Matt also has a website.) He is a very knowledgeable man from Florida. His videos are well-detailed. They are especially informative when it comes to the basics of dip, snuff,… Continue reading Snuff and Snus Insights from a Tobacco Enthusiast