Smoking Like a College Student: Punch – London Club

There are many reasons why it’s great to be a college student. I don’t need to go into those here. The one major drawback, however, is that most of us don’t have very deep pockets when it comes to luxury purchases like cigars. Without really being conscious of it, I’ve been on a quest for [...]

Restaurant Review: La Laiterie

Providence, Rhode Island may be a little city, but it is, without a doubt, one of the best restaurant cities I have ever visited. Around any corner, in any part of town, you will find great food, from cheap Mexican fare to haute cuisine. If you’re hungry, Providence has something to satisfy your stomach.
One of [...]

The Frank Method

Today, I filled my morning pipe using the Frank Method (see video below). It was the first time I’d used this technique, but I already know I’m never going back to the three-layer fill. I admit I had some trouble at first, but in the end, the Frank Method gave me the most flavorful, longest-lasting, [...]

Required Reading: Pipe Walks

I just found this great post on a pipe blog which I read sporadically. Check it out.

Tobacco Review: L.J. Peretti – Black Virginia

I just had a bowl of this great blend. Black Virginia is far and away my favorite pipe tobacco. I figured it would be worthwhile to post a review of it here.
L. J. Peretti describes Black Virginia as
A treat for the smoker who likes a tobacco rich in flavor and aroma. An unusual black [...]

Cigar Review: Por Larrañaga – Petit Cetro en Cedro

I was going to fire up (and review) an Ashton Corona this morning, but I decided to let it rest in the humi for a bit longer. I had other plans: to finally try one of those tempting Por Larrañaga Petit Cetros en Cedro. Maybe it’s just the superficial similarity between these cedar-wrapped petite coronas [...]