The bowl (1) which is the cup-like outer shell, the part hand-held while packing, holding and smoking a pipe, is also the part “knocked” top-down to loosen and release impacted spent tobacco. On being sucked, the general stem delivers the smoke from the bowl to the user’s mouth. We do not ship to jurisdictions which prohibit tobacco shipments. We do not sell tobacco products or accessories to anyone under the age of 21.
The history of pipe tobacco can be traced back to ancient times when adventurous sailors and merchants brought it back from their travels across the world. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have about our pipes, tobacco, or cigars. Boswell is a classic American story that, to this day, embodies quality craftsmanship with a dedication to preserving authentic handmade artistry.
Less common materials include other dense-grained woods such as cherry, olive, maple, mesquite, oak, and bog-wood. Pipe bowls are sometimes decorated by carving, and moulded clay pipes often had simple decoration in the mould. This premium Pipe Tobacco is a light bodied, yet flavorful and smooth blend, which contains 100% flue-cured Gold Leaf tobaccos.This product is intended exclusively for use as pipe tobacco. Many pipe smokers enjoy flavored tobacco for its sweet and aromatic taste. The flavoring process involves soaking or spraying tobacco with natural or artificial flavors, such as mint, cherry, strawberry, vanilla, and caramel.
In England clay pipes were sold in bundles of dozens or twenties, and were often free in taverns, where the tobacco was sold. Unusual pipe materials include gourds (as in the famous calabash pipe) and pyrolytic graphite. Metal and glass, seldom used for tobacco pipes, are common for pipes intended for other substances, such as cannabis. Inside the bowl is an inner chamber (2) space holding tobacco pressed into it. This draught hole (3), is for air flow where air has travelled through the tobacco in the chamber, taking the smoke with it, up the shank (4). This unique, no-bite blend has perfect burning qualities which makes it extremely appealing to the large segment of Burley pipe smokers.
In general, the more flavorful but still mild tobaccos have been used. A rich mixture of traditional matured, broad-cut Burleys, bright Virginia and toasted Black Cavendish tobaccos. Cigarettes leave a trail of destruction, leaving a carbon footprint that’s as big as a dinosaur’s on the other hand, pipe tobacco smoke is as gentle as a lamb, creating minimal impact on the environment. The world of pipe tobacco is constantly changing, with new styles and designs appearing every day. The pipe tobacco industry is always pushing the boundaries with cutting-edge packaging or preservation techniques such as slow curing and temperature-controlled storage.
Tobacco was introduced to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century and spread around the world rapidly. Rocky Mountain Burley – Mild, rich, aromatic toasted Cavendish and a burley light. Ravencrest – Mild, aromatic blend of rooms, black Cavendish and a golden Virginia. Lawman’s Blend – The cordial liquor sweetness of this blend yields a unique taste and aroma. Cherry Rum Hills – No bite blend of cherry, rum and mild black Cavendish.
A soft or bristle pipe cleaner, which may be moistened with strong spirits, is then run through the airways of the stem and shank to remove any moisture, ash, and other residue before the pipe is allowed to dry. A pipe should be allowed to cool before removing the stem to avoid the possibility of warping it. The broad anatomy of a pipe typically comprises mainly the bowl and the stem.