Loading ...Russ Ouellette’s Tobaccy University –
This is a series of articles put together by our very own Master Blender Russ Ouellette.
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Ouellette’s Blending Theory
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Ouellette’s Tobacco Cuts and Processes
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Ouellette’s Tobacco Types and Descriptions
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Ouellette’s Blend Categories
Through the discussions in our forums, and contributions by our club members, we’re gathering a collection of pipe related articles. This page will serve as an “index” of sorts for these articles.
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Accessories for newbies
One of the most frequently asked questions from new pipe smokers is “What do I need other than a pipe and some tobacco?” Here are some ideas for you.
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New Pipe Break In
A common sense approach to packing, smoking, and cleaning your new pipe. Suggestions for different types of pipes are included.
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How to pack a pipe
the tried-and-true “three-layer” method
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Cleaning your pipe
Cleaning a pipe is, for the most part, a fairly simple task, but it can also get rather involved if more intensive cleaning is required.
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Cleaning that old nasty estate pipe (or just a soured one) [read it here]
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Stems- Vulcanite vs. Acrylic
There are two main types of materials used for pipe stems- Vulcanite (ebonite or hard rubber) and Lucite (acrylic). Each has its advantages and disadvantages.
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Filter or no filter?
The question of whether to use a filtered pipe or not is more complex than it appears on the surface.
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Prepping pressed, spun or rope tobaccos for smoking
Some very popular tobaccos come in the form of a cake, flake, spun and rope. Preparing them for smoking is an individual thing, but here are some guidelines
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Aging Pipe Tobacco
A lot of people have discovered that aging pipe tobacco can make for a more pleasurable smoking experience, but, as with many things about pipes and tobaccos, there are a number of misconceptions and a lot of misinformation out there, so let’s look at some thoughts about aging tobacco.
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