Pipe Close Up: MacQueen Briar Russet

We got some wild weather headed our way! Yesterday tornadoes today, hurricanes? What the funk is going on around here? Let's showcase the coolest mini churchwarden I have. This pipe has by far the best finish on both the stem and bowl of all my MacQueens, and it smokes like a dream. For a brief moment let me tell you all how awesome the shankless design looks: FREAKIN' AWESOME. That is all.

Pipe Close Up: MacQueen White Ash Dwarf

As promised, I'm knocking out some more pipe porn for you guys to grab a fresh tub of Crisco and...do what ever it is you do...do. I just went down a dark path in my mind, no worries I'll block out those thoughts with a beautiful churchwarden. The wood it is made of is ash, so it takes color and stain very well. Also, the grain has an almost distressed look to it, overall making it an awesome pipe.

Pipe Close Up: MacQueen Briar Wizard

I like the taste of cherry, but briar is far more beautiful. For the first time ever; you can see the difference in MacQueen Wizards.

Pipe Close Up: MacQueen Cherry Wizard

I'm going to try and spread these close ups over the week, just so I don't drown you with awesome. I'll upload the wizards today. The dwarf and russet tomorrow and finally the super beautiful cameroon.

Pipe Close Up: The Scoot

I think this is that part of my Kentucky collection, I should be getting my MacQueens and the rest of my collection in the mail shortly. So this close up has to tide you over for a little while; sorry.

Pipe Close Up: Peterson Flame Grain

I got this pipe from my darling girlfriend for Christmas. I only own one other Peterson and it's a standard bargain bin straight estate. This pipe really shows me the quality in briar and the great smoke a true Peterson can have. They are one of my new favorite brands.

Tobacco Close Up: Christmas Cheer

I've seen this McClelland blend every year since I started smoking a pipe. I never really had any idea what it was suppose to be like or if it was just a gimmick. After the end of the year you can almost always find this blend on sale for a fairly reasonable price. This year I decided to try it. The tobacco is mini-flakes that have the fragrance of sweet almost fruity tobacco. Despite being a little moist for my taste this has become one of my favorite tobaccos to smoke on special occasions. Here are some pictures; expect a review to be on my channel.

Pipe Close Up: Mr. Brog Oak

I cannot stress the affordability of these pipes enough; they are cheap! Also, I find them extremely interesting. You can find them on Amazon with free shipping which makes them super accessible keep in mind you do get what you pay for, so don't expect to be turning any heads.

 I was still smoking it while taking pictures.

Pipe Close Up: Chris Askwith

Chris Askwith has a very unique style that is exemplified in everyone of his pipes. Each pipe is a one of a kind work of art with a very smooth pull and dry smoke. The bowl is pre carbonized so it smokes excellent out of the box and only gets better with time; which is surprising because it's already pretty good. Well, enough of my jawing here's what the video couldn't show:

Tobacco Close Up: Orlik Golden Sliced

I've been talking about beer and bourbon all day! I apologize for that. I apologize even more for what I'm about to do; and that's show you the visual deliciousness that is Orlik Golden Sliced flake pipe tobacco. With a sweet buttery tobacco aroma this is one of my favorite smokes. I want to share with all users of briar the beauty and experience of opening one of these tins. Enjoy!