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What is Burley Tobacco?

Burley tobacco is one of the most widely enjoyed tobaccos around the world, and an excellent example of why American-grown tobacco is such a special part of the tobacco industry.

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Cornell & Diehl Sun Bear Tupelo

New Release: Cornell & Dieh Small Batch: Sun Bear Tupelo!

Sun Bear Tupelo is a pipe tobacco blend by Cornell & Diehl, a renowned brand in the tobacco industry. Sun Bear Tupelo is the latest iteration of their popular summertime blend, incorporating various tobacco types and a sweet Tupelo honey topping.

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What is Rustica Tobacco?

What many don’t know is that there’s an entirely different species of tobacco that was cultivated in North America long before common tobacco made its way to the colonies – Nicotiana rustica, or “rustica tobacco".

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What are Stoved and Cavendish Tobaccos?

Cavendish, and its slightly less well-known cousin, stoved tobacco, demonstrate just how versatile the tobacco plant truly is.

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What is Katerini Tobacco?

Katerini tobacco comes from Thessaloninka, a part of Greek Western Macedonia that’s one of the most picturesque regions in the world.

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Slow-Burning Wraps vs. Fast-Burning Wraps

Question: What determines the burn of a wrap, and how can you avoid a wrap that burns too quickly?

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What is Connecticut Wrapper and Connecticut Tobacco?

If you're new to the world of cigar-smoking, it might be worth taking the time to learn more about Connecticut’s impact on the tobacco world.

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Soft Flame Lighters vs. Torch Lighters

Certain lighters are best left for certain types of tobacco products - find out which one you should choose.

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hardwood pipe

Which Hardwood Pipe Should You Choose?

Hardwood pipes haven’t evolved much at all over the years, as it turns out. To this day, the same variety of wood types are used, and any avid smoker will tell you their personal preferences.

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