In coming to Part 4 of our series on how to smoke a tobacco pipe, we realized that maybe we could’ve started with this, the first step: Choosing a Pipe.If you’ve decided it’s high time that you spend more time slowing down and contemplating the world (or just prepping for draft day with Sports Cente …

For Ireland, a few things come to mind. Beer, tea, and pipes.It’s hard to think of tobacco pipes made in Ireland and think of anything other than a Peterson Pipe.Peterson of Dublin is, far and away, the most famous Irish pipe brand. Known around the world for their distinct design, P-lip and un …

There is a trunk or two full of advice, most of it bumping heads, on how to smoke a tobacco pipe. In this new series, we’ll give you our thoughts. Follow it, share yours, pass it on if you like. We can’t wait to read your comments. Part 1 covered pipe rotation, Part 2 covered cleaning your pipe …

A quick internet search will yield a kaleidoscope of contradicting advice on how to smoke a pipe. In this series, we give you our two smoke’s worth. Follow it, disagree with it, share it...Read Part One on pipe rotation to see how it all started.Care and cleaning of your smoking pipeProper cleaning …

Peterson tobacco pipesare some of the most beloved pipes on the market. The Irish-made pipes are produced in many shapes and sizes, most without a traditional filter.A filter alternativePeterson pipes do not use a filter, but that doesn’t mean you’ll have a wet or heavy smoke! The Peterson Dry Syste …

Mark Krupilski from Kentucky agreed to be the first in our new series of Tobacco Pipe Collector spotlights. Once a month or so, we’ll share a story with you about the people who smoke our tobacco pipes. Want to be featured in this series? Contact us.The interview with Mark began with Pink Floyd. …

The St. Patrick’s Day holiday is celebrated all over the western world, but is of particular significance to the Irish. Ireland, the home of St. Patrick, enjoys this March tradition with parades, special Catholic Mass and if you’re a pipe smoker, with a Peterson St. Patrick’s Day Pipe.What is S …

Calabash shapes are a classic piece of pipe history and Peterson has paid homage to the design often. Examples of Peterson Calabash Pipes show up early in the company’s story and continue to delight tobacco enthusiasts today.Peterson Tobacco Pipes, the early yearsCharles Peterson opened a small toba …