Pipes VS Cigars 

As a pipe smoker, a pipe maker, and a cigar enthusiast, this couldn't have been more pleasant. I've always summed up the difference for myself between a cigar and a pipe as this; a cigar is "Let's get right to the point." and a pipe is "Aint no point to get to, let's just wander.". The enjoyment of tobacco is literally thousands of years old, multicultural, and has great positive religious use in multiple faiths. And like all things, in moderation, can be very beneficial. Thank for the video Dewayne.

A cigarette is like watching a commercial, a cigar is like watching a movie, and a pipe is like reading a book. Keep up the wonderful content Mr Noel!

When i smoke a pipe, I am a better listener, when i smoke a cigar, i am a better conversationalist.

They don't want young men sitting alone, contemplating life, reflecting on things. They want them addicted to their phones.

Two people that I appreciate is J.R R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. A pipe and a pint.

Cancer clinician from TN here. It likely has more to do with genetics than anything else. My grandfather was a WWII vet and started smoking at 9. He smoked up to 3 packs of Marlboro Reds per day. At one point was an alcoholic. He ate bacon every day and was close to 250lbs. He died of lung cancer at age 86 after refusing treatment after he was diagnosed. Sounds like a good life to me doing what he enjoyed without a worry in the world. His son, my uncle, never smoked, never drank and tried to take care of himself by being active. He died 20 years younger than his father of a sudden heart attack. We never know what's going to take us out of this world so may as well enjoy it. As for me I enjoy a cigar every now and then.

I think a beginner’s guide from Dewayne to pipe packing, tamping, lighting, cleaning would be very insightful for people who are curious to try it. I see very expensive, beautiful looking pipes at the cigar store but very hesitant to give it a try without knowing what to do

Right when I’m smoking my cigar. Perfect

Amen, brother! Allegedly, they asked Spurgeon about cigars and he said he doesn't consider it a sin because he isn't smoking in excess. When asked what he considers to be excessive, Spurgeon replied, "Smoking 2 cigars at once!" 😉🙏💨

As both cigar & pipe smoker,both bring me a calmness in this hurry,rush,rush day in age,I fly fish & my greatest time is when I arrive,I grab my pipe & coffee,before I even wet a line,go sit on the bank/shore & finish both,at that moment in time,everything slows down & I observe the water & world around me,calming & peaceful,which we all need more of these days 🤙🙏

My dad smoked both pipes and cigars. I picked up the cigar habit early in life. I never even smoked a pipe until after he passed away and my mom gave me his pipe collection. I kept two and passed them onto my son. He smokes his grandpa’s pipes more often than I do. Pipes, you have to pay attention to. A cigar, you light once and move along.

As a smoker of both, I love pipes and cigars and like you said, they both have their time and place. Pipe (to me) offer more tasting notes of natural tobacco, and can be utilized if you don’t want to sit down for an hour. Cigars don’t need babysitting as you mentioned and are perfect for meditation if you have uninterrupted free time.

Wise man. My life has been a bad trail until i let go of my ego, pride and started thinking positively. Stay Uncommon!

Dewayne without a cowboy hat and denim shirt is crazy

Dewayne in yoga pants, sitting on a mat, smoking a cigar 😂 good visual

I prefer pipes due to cost involved. For me, I'll have a cigar in a social setting but when I'm alone I prefer a pipe. Great video as always, Dwayne!

Been a cigar and pipe smoker since college. Used to smoke in a back alley shop with a bunch of older gentlemen, and we had days when we all smoked cigars, and other days we all smoked pipes. Favorite flavor cigar is the CAO Potomac, favorite type of pipe tobacco was the Hobbits weed blend that was specially blended by the shop I regularly frequented.

Dewayne, Your “Why I smoke cigars” video is what got me into cigars. “Peace ‘from’ mind” is what I wanted to explore, and it’s been added value to my life. Sounds so weird after over a year of learning, trying, improving and enjoying cigars…but it’s true. I used to homebrew. I used to collect whiskey bottles in my travels, and now I enjoy cigars. What never changed was my regard for it all. If it is ever counterproductive, wasteful, disrespected or relied-upon, it goes away. Period. But if it gives you a moment and space to reflect and savor - without regret or consequence - I’m adding it to the menu. One step backwards, and sometimes five forward. My grandfather smoked both cigars and pipes; I inherited his pipe but have yet to try it. I guess I don’t feel ‘ready’ to. But will I enjoy that Padron, EP Carrillo, AJ Fernandez and Tatuaje after a long day of good work? Hell yeah I will. And the family will never be neglected. Thanks for a great video, and for always keeping nuance at the front of all you say. PS- Gotta try EPC ‘INCH’ maduro. 6x60. Takes more time to light, but such a mild and creamy smoke. Cheers.

Sir, I honestly love your videos they’ve helped me soo much in finding peace and I’ve learned a lot from you I hope that you never go away from RU-vid

Nothing brings me more peace than my pipe and a bit of music!

When I started this video, it had been posted for five minutes and had 65 likes. I was 66. Now at the end of the video there are over 200 likes. NICE! I started my cigar smoking journey because of you, Dewayne. Sorry if I spelled that wrong. But a year later, after watching the Pipe Cottage, I also got into pipes. I also smoke cigars more than pipes. You are an honest man, and at 63 years of age, I think you are a very wise man. Thanks for all you do.

I had a very elderly friend of mine who used to joke about a frugal smoker who smoked his cigar down to a stub, then put the stub in his pipe and smoked it to ashes, then used the ashes for snuff. Pretty funny from a good friend who was born before 1900.

Thank you for your rambles, Dewayne. I find you thoughtful and refreshing.

You provide such valuable advice to so many, thank you Dwayne.

JRR Tolkien got me into pipes!

Something about sitting out on my back deck with a cup of coffee enjoying my pipe while watching this video has been the most soothing, relaxing thing I've experienced in a long time. I've been watching your videos for some time now, so you feel like an old friend. So I'd just like to say thanks old friend, for sharing a coffee and a smoke with me

I’m enjoying a Perdomo 10th anniversary maduro while watching this video. Thanks for sharing.

I am also a pipe and cigar smoker. You might find this interesting: I read a study on the country with the highest tobacco usage in the world and the top one was Iceland. Up untill the 19 teens, Iceland had a quite low cancer rate compared to other countries. But after that, the rate shot up. It shot up again in the 1930s. What changed? In both cases the Atlantic Convoys made pit stops in Iceland. This increased two factors: Bunker oil and gasoline/diesel use. The bunker oil was to fill up the ships and the rest for truck/car fuel. Before that Icelanders got around in wagons with Iceland ponies pulling the load. I contend it is NOT tobacco; it is the COMBINATION of something in the tobacco (probably additives or tar) and petroleum or petroleum polution. Just food for thought.

Thanks for the video! Been a pipe smoker for 50+ years. Been enjoying premium cigars for a few years, mostly Maduro's. The doc suggested I quit smoking a pipe so I told him I did, I switched to cigars , he didn't appreciate that LOL. I'd have to say that I agree with you on the health benefit and the poor diet that is killing the country as well. I am 70 next month and still strong as a horse and keeping up with many younger guys, still on the clock 50+ hours a week plus run a small farm. Thanks so much for this video and it's content, Good for you!!

Im from the UK and I'm 54 years of age. I'm a pipe smoker and also a personal trainer/sports therapist. I have to say I'm both surprised and delighted with what you say around the food pyramid and the carbohydrates advice. Quite brilliantly put across. Very well articulated indeed. I salute you because the advice you put out in this video regarding tobacco use and nutrition is 100% correct. I never saw your advice on nutrition coming hence my surprise but how refreshing. Honestly I was delighted to hear what you had to say on the impact food manufacturers have had on our health. Take a bow sir, I absolutely salute you

As a Christian cigar smoker, thank you for your content. Jesus is lord!

I believe Dwayne that this is your best video yet. I just saved it so I can revisit it. Thank you very much. You are the man.

I think there is also something about the way cigars are made. A professional artisan rolled them in a specific way to give you a specific experience. Id compare it to going to a good restaurant, while smoking pipes is like cooking at home.

I really like this light hearted stuff. It makes for a positive day

My dad's best friend smoked cherry 🍒 flavored tobacco in a pipe Im 49 Ill never forget the aroma from that pipe growing up

Brother... That was outstanding!👍🏻👍🏻

I'm a Christian that smokes pipes and cigars. I don't care what other people say, I'm gonna keep smoking them!

My husband and I enjoy cigars and we are Christian. We love our cigar time. Funny, when you were talking earlier in the video I thought about Spurgeon and then you brought him up. Bravo! Great video.

Good morning, sir. Thank you so much. My adopted Dad got me into smoking cigars and I absolutely love it. Especially when taking long drives or as a stress reliever from work. I switch, depending on what I have, between the thicker cigars and the Black and Mild wood tip wine flavor cigars. I hope you and yours have a wonderful day, please stay safe, and stay cool. Smoke on.

Amen Brother! I too am a believer and indulge in cigars 2-3 times a day. Thanx so much for verbalizing the truth , and yes it is stress relief and I have much Peace,,,no one will steal my Joy as it falls from Our Farther above. Dude you are my twin! God Bless You and Yours!

Love this guy he’s real that’s what we all love happy Sunday god bless

Just smoked a Rocky Patel here with you! To be honest I've experienced a lot of what you're talking about. I really appreciate you being real about it. One day I was visiting my home church. I spoke to the pastor and his wife, we had a meeting & I told them my grandmother smoked all her life, but I know her to be a Bible reading praying woman ... The pastor and his wife actually told me that if my grandmother doesn't stop smoking before she passes she'll go to hell. I said how could this be? They said because "no sin shall enter in" now I myself have always thought that it's just telling us as believers that simply there is no sin in heaven. After church though everyone went to Burger King ... Does that make any sense at all or am I missing something?? Thank you for your video brother. I'm a burn survivor, it happened as a child. I think because of my faith I would hang on every word of fellow believers growing up - that most certainly may have been a very terrible decision! I've almost made myself crazy - I'm digging down deep because I truly love the Lord. I reached for him out of a fire and he saved me! I don't want to go to hell, but I think I've went about things all wrong. I'm very sorry to everyone I've ever hurt, & I'm sorry for almost becoming bitter along the way. Oh, Lord help us.

As always sir, OUTSTANDING. I do not abide those arm chair tubers who think thoughts you described. As stated, I do whats right for me. Thank You Dewayne.

I wholeheartedly agree about sugar, high carbs, seed oils and processed foods causing 90% of modern health problems. My health improved dramatically when I cut out all that garbage. I no longer have high blood pressure or take medications. Eating keto or carnivore is the way to go. Keep up the great videos!

A big difference between pipes and cigars is that a pipe will go out even while you are actively smoking it, and a cigar will stay lit even if you put it down for five minutes.

Great video Dewayne. I think your point about stress being the biggest killer is spot on. That’s why I smoke a cigar a day. 50-60 minutes of no time to relax,contemplate and be phone free. To each their own but it works for me.

What a great video. Cigars vs. pipes. My grandfather smoked a pipe which gives me many fond memories.

Your story at the end was really fun! I love the idea of sitting with God and enjoying a cigar. Not sure if he's smoke with me, but I'm sure he'd allow me to partake. I really feel honesty and contemplation come out during cigar sessions.

I was enjoying a good strong English blend in my favorite Meerachaum when I stumbled upon this video. I couldn't agree with you more! To each his own, but both are great ways to relax, reflect, and slow down the pace of life.

Always good to get a tobacco video from ya, Dewayne. We are having some real hot weather too, I actually wore khaki shorts on our afternoon walk today. 😆 Pray for the community of Rock Valley, IA, they experienced devastating flooding. My folks are there, but their house was unaffected.Their church building also experienced extensive flooding. I love pipes and cigars equally. Been getting into pipes a little more again, even recently bought a Savinelli 320 KS with the Oceano blue stem or whatever it is. I still like my navy rolls, va/pers, Orlik golden sliced and HH ODF. If it aint broke, dont fix it. I recently acquired some Peruvian pipe tobacco straight from the rainforest, a dear friend who visited the country sent me some with an oil painting he painted. Cigars are super handy for the cow hauler always on the move. Dropped one on the floor once shutting the gate behind some big calves, good thing it was almost gone anyway. 😅 Good to get a fun video from ya again. Say hello to everyone over there!

Amen, sir! Great video. Hope you do more of these type videos!

Thank you for the video 😊 I have not thought of the cigar possibly being able to be more contemplative than pipe smoking. Thank you for a different perspective. I like both also and different circumstances determine which one I go too. I did my own studies also on food and I appreciate you sharing this truth. God Bless You!

Smoking a cigar and listening to you Dewayne. Just perfect.

Always appreciate your content, Dewayne

As ever, a relaxing video that makes a lot of sense. Thank you kindly. I’m off for a coffee and a pipe in the garden. Maybe watch the grass grow whilst I think about cutting it. Cheers!

Interestingly I was watching this video while smoking a hookah and one particular insight I got from the video is the importance of thinking about nothing else rather than the pipe you're smoking. Contrary to what many believe while smoking a pipe you can't really contemplate about nothing else except for the smoking at hands. If that makes sense

You've made my day DeWayne. Just as I was about to comment on the lies, you started talking about them. Yes! Thank you 🙏

one of the best moods ive seen this man in🔥

Amen. God bless you brother Dewayne! Great video

I’m a Christian; I’ve been a cigarette (and cigar) smoker for over fifty years.

Literally one of the coolest guys with an awesome outlook on life. I just wish you did more cigar videos. As a cigar smoker......whenever someone asks me why I smoke cigars..... I send them your video of why I smoke cigars.😊

I dislike religious people, but love godly folks... That says everything

This brings me back to the video you released about the "brotherhood of the Leaf" . You also told a story about a fella who participated in one of your wrangling classes, who had said to his wife that he didn't know he could smoke cigars on that trip , and you offered him a cigar. Sir, I have to say, listen to you speak about your philosophy on life has gotten my attention. I've smoked cigarettes for most of my life, dabbled in smoking pipe for the past 10 years . I'm almost cigarette free and mostly smoke a pipe and I feel better for it. I'm with you about not liking being looked down upon for smoking tobacco by the general public. I've worked hard my whole life building other peoples dreams as a framing carpenter building houses, and I've reached a point in my life where it's time to slow down and relax, and smoking a pipe is how I've been doing it.

You’re spot on Dwane! It’s not the nicotine and tobacco, it’s the stress, junk food and sugar that kills. Smoking is not a sin, Pride, self-righteousness and judging your brothers and sisters is a sin.

I enjoy listening to you, ur opinion and ur wisdom thank you 👍

You nailed it, I can't afford quality cigars. Pipe smoker for over 30 years. I smoke mainly natural untreated tobacco. Be blessed

Love these more light-hearted topics, great video as always.

Love your videos specially your cigar and tobacco videos. Keep them coming. I like the fun side.

I've enjoyed both for years. I tend to go for pipes in the winter and cigars over the summer. It's all about slowing down for a bit.

Well said. Of all the real problems in the world, someone enjoying a pipe or cigar isn’t one of them. Enjoy your day!

Absolutely love this kind of content from you! Keep up the good work. Thank you.

enjoying a Sunday maduro while listening to you

It's like I tell my holy rolling friends who keep trying to get me to come to church, I probably pray and talk to God more with my pipe in hand than they do on any given Sunday. That is what I use my pipe time for. I use it for reflection, thought, and to talk to God.

MY BEST PIPE = CORN COB. MY BEST CIGAR=LAGLORIA CUBANA-60 RING MADURO BLACK! GREAT TALK.

“People want to be more righteous than God”. AMEN!

you are a gem in the mud sir

5 Brothers for the burley man. Dark Fired Kentucky for the bold.

The key thing on the health aspect is there's a distinct difference between commercially produced cigarettes (mostly toxic chemicals) and premium cigars and pipe tobacco, which you also don't inhale into your lungs.

I quit cigarettes a short time ago. Switched to cigars and don’t regret it. Despite the pricey nature of cigars, they’re still more economical long term compared to the former. Having one right now as I type this. Love videos like this

Appreciate you Sir.

Thanks for taking the time for this video. Very interesting take on the nicotine issue as it's been fairly obvious for some folks. Does spark my interest in pipes for certain times. Thanks again!

Dewayne, love this channel, but really love the new one. Your understanding of scripture and keeping them in context so refreshing to hear in a time where everything is misinterpreted. Keep doing your thing brother

I'm glad I stopped by and visited with you and shared a cigar this morning. You are a wise man and we share a lot of the same outlooks. I'll stop by again. Have a great day and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I’ve always enjoyed smoking a pipe from time to time, but I really enjoy a great cigar! Personally, a nice Macanudo cigar just hits the spot every time and never disappoints! I’ve had more expensive cigars, but I can always hang my hat on a Macanudo of any style. The tobacco is just so good! Oh, and by the way,,, born again Christian here brother!!!

I think it's pretty cool that I was just talking about the same thing with a few friends yesterday. We came to the conclusion that both pipes and cigars are a gift from God and we should enjoy them!

Thank you, Dewayne, for a fair and balanced comparoson of pipes and cogars. The image of you crpsd legged, in yoga pants and with one hand in the classic spiritual master pose and a cigar in the other - classic! I have a friend who is a busy businesdman. Cigars are convenient for him. I like pipes for the 'rotual' aspects. I like cigars but they are an occasionsl thing for me. Thank you for your meaningful ramblings!

Thanks for sharing, as always! I am both a pipe lover and a cigar lover. I am more of a casual guy, but I truly love tobacco! I appreciate what you said about enjoying the flavor of both tobacco and coffee... I am of the same mindset. I enjoy the way you can enjoy different flavors and nuances. I personally enjoy some very strong coffee with a splash of whole milk... It's good! Pipes for me require a bit of work to enjoy, so sitting out on the porch is my thing. Not something I can do at work! Cigars are nice and mobile, and I enjoy the taste of the wrapper in the mouth as I smoke it... That's another good benefit! I appreciate how you share your experiences, and your opinions in such a gentle way. I feel I have things to offer the world (on the internet) but have been crippled by Fear... It is a brutal new landscape! I can take criticism for sure... most people do, but the hive of scum and villianny that is the internet scares the you know what outta me.... Thank you for being who you are.... I am a Big Fan!

Loved this video, Thank You. Smoked cigars for years but couldn't afford them. Have been smoking pipes for over 30 years. Am dating a nurse refuse to smoke in her house or vehicle. She loves the smell of pipe tobacco.

As a new cigar smoker, I really enjoyed this video, very educational. Thanks man!

Great video and discussion. I like pipes and cigars. They are both enjoyable and have their own time and place. Their own purpose and character. You did a great job illustrating that. Always enjoy your videos. Thanks!

16:13 Andrew Huberman is the man you’re referencing here who has hi-lighted the positive effects of nicotine recently. Just wanted to respectfully correct in case anyone was curious. I enjoy your videos when I catch ‘em Dewayne keep up the impactful work 🐎

Another fantastic video DeWayne. Out of alk the pipe blends that I've tried i would have to that Cornell & Diehl's Old Joe Krantz is the closest that I've found to taste like a maduro cigar.

Good for you, Dwayne. love hearing them cigar stories. You got to keep those coming. I'm a Christian cigar & pipe smoking man of God.

I also like both. But I find that with pipes, it's more work. That's why I usually just go for a cigar. Also, I find the flavors more full bodied and interesting in cigars. Pipes can get very hot and airy, and never quite give you that depth that cigars can.

Well spoken. And thank you for it.

You really spoke my mind on this one. I’m more likely to smoke a cigar than a pipe, but I LOVE a pipe. Cigars don’t require as much attention, so that’s perfect when I’m hanging out with good friend, been drinking, and just having a good time. But when I need to be alone, or better yet, when I’m camping, nothing beats a pipe. And…some good smokey scotch.

Thank you for the wisdom, sir.

Speaking from a British perspective, there is certainly a difference in character and attitude of someone who would choose to smoke a pipe, rather than a cigar. The main difference between our two countries is that the UK is very 'class conscious', when compared to our anglo-sphere brethren - in the USA at least. Culturally, us Brits are far more prone to make value judgements one someone based on the activities they partake in, due to the very unique micro-gradations that define our class structure. If you meet someone for the first time, and you ask them what their hobbies are, and you're met with the reply "Well, I like playing cricket on a Saturday, and I go shooting with my old schoolmates on a Wednesday evening." You can instantly feel out a sense of their position in the social/class hierarchy, in this case, the man is solidly in the middle class/lower-upper middle class, as those activities are associated with money. Likewise, if you asked another person of a different background the same question and they replied "I like to play snooker on Friday nights at the conservative club and watch Nottingham Forest games on television." you instantly know that the person in question is working class. It seems mad, but the same is true with the simple act of smoking. Smoking cigarettes/thin-cigarillo cigars are almost exclusively something that a working class person would do. On the other hand, pipe smoking is definitely viewed as historically a middle class thing to do (although today, if you're young and you start smoking a pipe in public, you'd probably be on the receiving end of some very funny looks). Cigar smoking, on the other hand, is almost exclusively an activity for the aristocrat/elite class. Think Winston Churchill. You might see the odd person at the pub smoking a pipe, but NEVER a cigar. In fact, it'd be considered a faux-pas to do such a thing in front of other people, as it's seen as boorish and a flaunting of your social standing. This may seem bizarre to Americans, but hand on heart, it is true.

I agree with you so much on the idea that cigars are more natural in that it is just 100% rolled tabacco leaf. The typical cigarette has so much additives and chemicals and the smoke is inhaled rather than puffed. I'm ignorant on how pipes are smoked and what is in the tabacco but I still appreciate the allure to them.

I love the cigar videos! Started the cigar hobby cus of this channel. Good or bad for me? Expensive for sure. I will say the studies I found from fda and other credible sources all show 1-2 daily are not harmful. My job is in data research so naturally I wanted to see how bad this was for me and was surprised at the results. I thank you Dwayne, I never would have thought I’d smoke anything, I hated my parents cigarettes growing up.