Ignore the haters Alan (as much as you can) I know it's hard not to take it personally b/c you put so much time, effort, and energy into your content. Those of us in the community appreciate you - I appreciate you. Now I'm gonna go buy something from the cottage to poke my finger in their eye! 👍😁

Dear Alan, I'm Italian and I actually live less then 5 miles from the Savinelli factory in Lombardy! A friend of my father works there and he gifted me a beautiful Leonardo Limited Edition Pipe. I'm just starting my pipe smoking journey, but I'm thinking of buying a cheap pipe to begin because I'm afraid of ruining such a work of art. Thanks, Davide

I’m glad you talked about what a man can and can’t afford. I’m pretty much on a Dr Grabow and Missouri Meerschaum budget, and they do quite well for me.

I'm 26 years old and have been a fairly avid cigar smoker for a handful of years. I finally made the leap into pipes because of yourself and the gentleman from the Dry Creek Wrangler School. We sure could use more folks like yourselves. Thank you for the content!

the dispute about which pipe is better than the author's or the factory's is meaningless. The factory pipe can smoke much better than the original one, despite the cost. Now there are too many artisans who believe that in 2-3 years they have become great masters. In fact, in factories, most of the processes are also done manually, but at the same time there is experience accumulated over the centuries and the division of production, which, of course, is a step forward. And the experience in choosing briar is huge, as is the wholesale access to it. So, from my own experience, I vote for factory pipes.

It's hard to beat a good Savinelli. I love these videos and this is a great channel. Take care.

To say that you present the best pipe content, style and useful information would be the understatement of the century… Absolutely love your videos - thank you!

Cigar smoker for several years. I bought my first pipe a few months back. I purchased a Savinelli 677 KS alligator. I will admit, I didn't have a clue how to smoke it, but the feel and looks of the pipe had my interest. After watching channels like muttonchop, dry creek wrangler, and yours, I can proudly say I've learned how to enjoy this fine art! Thanks for the great content guys like yall put out.

I'm up to 6 Savinellis now. Love them all!

I have one Savinelli Punto D'Oro 105, a small, light straight billiard shape pipe, rusticated. It immediately became my favorite. At the time of writing, this video has 227 likes and 0 dislikes. So please don't worry about negativity in the comment section. If some people want to spend time of their life to smear nasty content on the internet, that's their loss, not ours. You make a wonderful case each video for how life can - and should - be enjoyed instead.

Trolls will come from everywhere no matter the content. I work for an online marketing agency with clients that range from Men's Italian suits to College degrees in Culinary Arts and any ad that appears on any type of social media will get it's trolls. I've learned that there are just hateful people out there that want to spread their misery to others and there isn't much one can do about it. The worst thing you could ever do is to feed a troll and engage with it. That said, I do enjoy your content sir and appreciate what you do.

I am highly encouraged by your tenacity in face face of the adversity from those who come around to merely stir the pot. keep up the fine work, I look forward to more high quality content.

Have always loved Savenellie pipes for their price point. I have several of them and have been puffing along since I was 14...I am now 80 and my Doctor who is South African and a female encouraged me to keep doing what I have been doing and have my burbon or a scotch wiskey as well. Since I am a Canadian boy I am pleased not to be brow beaten by another WOKE diatribe. I have pipes that I have collected during my travels...Ratray Brigham Peterson Ben and one of my favorite ones a level 4 volcano shape by Larson that I bought in Copenhagen around the yr 2000. My degrees are a BA in Philosophy and a Masters in Theology. My life has been one of contentment and turmoil...time in chemistry a paratrooper and a family man with a love for trap shooting and my Labrador and memories of duck geese and the short pheasant season...but I still enjoy time ready and a good book.

Love your videos, thanks for taking the time to put them out.

I do so agree! 😊 A tribute to Savinelli is long due, factory or not, they are still hand made and not on a conveyer belt or by robots. They offer excellent quality, design, style, quality control and consistent enormous choice at a very reasonable price 😊 Your store is great and that Christmas special is fantastic! 😊😊👍👍

I'm a lurker but I love to hear about pipes and stories from pipe smokers. I used to smoke back in my college days and for 10 years or so thereafter. I'd love to begin again sometime. When I smoked I had three Savinelli's (that I recall), a billiard, a bent bulldog and, I think it was called, a "vest" pipe-one of those where the stem bent back and it could be carried in one's shirt pocket. It was the worst pipe I ever owned. I had a few other pipes, all of them gone somewhere. My best pipe was an OTC pipe of questionable heritage. it was like an Oom Paul, deep bend and huge bowl and I could puff away for an entire episode of Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone.) That was back in the '70's! Ah, memories. Be encouraged! You do a fine job.

Love the videos! Thanks for making such information so accessible

I love the videos, and I look forward to placing some orders from you site. Thank you for all of the great information and discussion you provide.

truly love this channel and your southern hospitality and manners merry Christmas from your friends here in Tennessee happy piping

You mentioned the filters that come with the Savinelli pipes. I've been smoking pipes since 1994 and to begin with - without the filter. But when I bought a pipe in 2015 and it had a filter inside, I thought to myself - why not try smoking with this filter and so I did. To me, it turned out to be a pleasant experience. It certainly absorb most of the tar and nicotine and gives you the feeling of a cool and dry smoke. Most importantly, the aroma, the flavor remains the same. I think it suits me because I tend to smoke a bit "heavier", drawing with more strength than maybe other smokers do. I use 3 mm, 6 and 9mm in my various pipes. Greetings to you from Hamburg, Germany

This was another fantastic video. I have been searching for a channel like this since we lost matches. Well done and please keep the content comming.

I prefer the Author Pipes. I don't clinch too much, mostly I hold them. The Author is a fine holding pipe when one wants to ponder some of the more weighty subjects of life. I have more Savanelli pipes than any other brand, not counting my cobs. I have a mess of cobs which I enjoy very much as well. As far as the negative comments, be like a duck, and just let them roll off your back.

Youve become one of my favorite channels, and even something as simple as a throwaway comment like "a taller bowl for Virginia's" has helped me so much. Keep it up man!!

Great video! I love Savenelli and have you to thank for helping to introduce me to them through this video. Your style is second to none and I always look forward to seeing your new videos. Thank you for all you do for the pipe smoking community. Don't change a thing. Just keep on being you and continue to produce this great content please.

Love your channel Alan thanks for helping so many of us with the hobby

So glad I stumbled across your channel, I love the content, I feel like every video is meant for me. Keep up the great work mate. Kind Regards Rosco 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Thanks for the video. I always learn something from you. Really looking forward to your store opening, I think I’ll make a road trip when it does. Keep up the fantastic work Alan! Love these videos!!!

Always a true pleasure listening to your talks

New favorite channel! Excellent presentation. Thank you.

Your style is refreshing. I watch all of your videos and enjoy them. It’s more than just a relaxing smoke. It’s a touch of class and appreciation for things we enjoy. Good work sir! Troy Scott, LA

A sober, thoughtful presentation delivered with style and clarity. I sipped your video as you suggested we sip the taste of a pipe. Well done!

I thoroughly enjoy your videos and plan to visit the Cottage. Thanks for what you're doing.

For some reason the first time I started watching your video, I was attracted by the beautiful music and introduction video. Nice put together!

I find your videos to be most uplifting. I have forwarded them on to many friends, and especially my grandchildren. Your comments about life and history are so valuable, ....reading the waning of the middle ages. And will be reading Mr. Shelby Foote soon......as the wonderful winter sets in. Many thanks to you, Sir.

Keep up the professionalism Alan. You sir, are part of what makes this awesome hobby even better! Hope you have a Merry Christmas!!!!

Been watching some of your videos for a couple months now. Glad I found ya and you have a new subscriber. Thank you for the content.

This is the best. Thank you for this video and your others. I’m just starting my pipe hobby and I love it! I purchased two Peterson’s (302 & 999). I’m looking forward to getting some Savinelli’s now. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to many more videos from you.

I subscribed just because of your accent. Just bought a savenelli church warden. Love it so far. Thanks for great content.

i just found your videos, and like them very much. this one hits home as i love my savinellis. i have 4....my favorite right now is a 645 ks. just feels right. and of course the 673's. looking forward to watching more from you...thanks

Very good reviews. I greatly enjoy hearing your insights and comments. Thanks for all your effort!

Thank you for all your videos, I enjoy all of them, and I salutes you all From Puerto Rico, Caribbean Island, aleyas learning.

Awesome video! Your humility makes your Chanel stand out from the crowd!

Hello! First time viewer and, now, subscriber to your wonderful channel, sir. I am returning to pipes after a 20yr hiatus from working 70-hour work weeks fitting up natural gas pipeline sets here in beautiful Tennessee up around the Ridge, the Cumberland Ridge that is. Now that I'm "semi-retired" I've got time to enjoy a briar on the porch & enough jingle in my pocket to get one of these fine looking Savinelli's w/o breaking the bank. Due to the cooler weather moving in I suddenly felt like having taste of my old favorite tobacco from my Gatlinburlier(in Gatlinburg, TN) called, Mellow Moonshine. Smooth & on the sweet side, I burn it in my old Italian 626-type Spitfire Sport by Lorenzo also purchased from my Gatlinburlier some 25yrs ago. Figured I'd look at new pipes when I came across these handsome Savinellis then, your great video. Couldn't have found a better vid or host if I had tried. Absolutely admire your style & love & respect my brothers & sisters from the South, especially S. Carolina. My family has been here in Tennessee for 300yrs cutting timber, stone & building villages since before Tennessee gained its statehood in 1796. Got lucky & married a sweet, green-eyed E. Tennessee girl born in South Carolina(she loves them boiled peanuts) & raised our son here in Mid-TN on my family's soil. My family also loves Gone With the Wind & both my dear, departed Grandmothers instilled in us a pride of our heritage regardless of what may or may not be in vogue, as you put it so well. Like my bands, Alabama & The Band with Levon Helm on drums(The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down may bring a tear to my eye). The story of the South is a bittersweet one. It's that bitter part that helps us appreciate the sweet part that much more and that is ok. So, hold your head high amid the weak-minded these days and keep being yourself, brother. I cant wait to watch all your previous vids & looking forward to your new ones already. Didn't mean to "run off at the jaw on you". Hold your family tight & have a great Thanksgiving! Til next time.

Started out with Bing’s favorite and still consider myself a beginner. I started this commitment to smoking a pipe a year ago and it’s a beautiful thing. Like you said in one of your last videos it’s a great companion for solitude and helps slowing down immensely. Especially nowadays nobody spends time being alone with their thoughts in quiet. People are always on a rush to the next thing and have a fear of missing out if they don’t. Love your videos please keep going. Your Chanel grew to be my favorite when it comes to the topic of pipes and like the views you share. Don’t be discouraged by negativity. Some sad folks on the internet have nothing better to do than spreading negativity it’s easier to say something bad than encouraging people or wanting better for others or themselves. That’s just a easy route to make them feel better about their miserable life. You do great sir!

I’ve really been enjoying my Savinelli Roma 704 and 702 lately, great pipes, great content. 👍

Thanks for being you, I love your spirit!

I just discovered your channel. I enjoy your commentary on pipes. I will definitely try your recommendations

This is the kind of content I enjoy. Very informative and educational. Excellent topic.

Thank you very much for this wonderful video. My Savinelli pipes are among my favorite pipes. Pipe smoking is a great sign of erudition, thinking and knowing how to enjoy life. Your videos are a great testimony to living life to the fullest.

Great video Thanks I have a few Savinelli I have a Clark in the mail for Xmass. It always interested me. My favourite Savinelli is the 616 big bowl. I have two I smoke regular and a new Xmass 616. Enjoy the festive season and best wishes to you and your family

I have watched your channel many times .. I recently am comming back into the hobby of pipe smoking and your input has been most help full .. I could go on about many things but i believe that all is need is a simple. Thank you

Just discovered your channel and getting back to my pipes after several decades of cigar smoking....great content and enjoying your commentary and look forward to your insights, opinions, advice and product suggestions. Having several Savinellis and Petersens from the 1970's I need to catch up on current products. Thank you sir, carry on.

This is the first video I have seen of yours. What a refreshing experience.

Alan, great video. I always look forward to your next video. Love my Savinelli's..

This channel was a great find! Excellent video!

This, and peterson pipes matter are the first two videos I've watched. I really appreciate your channel and what you do. Thank you

I only have a couple Savinellis-both gifts-and both fine smokers. There’s so much quality in many of the mid-priced brands. The differences between pipe smokers make this such an interesting hobby. I have a 320 and enjoy it because I find it so easy to clench. That big stem just fits my teeth. Look forward to more videos along this line.

I enjoy your videos. I have been looking to start pipe smoking. The Savinelli 626 is the pipe that draws me the most, from a visual perspective. Glad to hear that is a favorite of yours. Thanks for sharing your experience, and look forward to seeing future videos.

Great Video, I have 1 Savinelli and its just great. Thank you for the tips and advice.

I appreciate your videos and enjoy your content and southern charm very much Professor 👍🏼👍🏼

These videos are really informative, thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’ve been a pipe smoker a few years, I really enjoy the Dolomite series from Savinelli both smooth and rusticated, but after watching your Peterson video I had to stop by your store and pick one up as well as some English blends which are new to me as I’ve always smoked aromatics, mainly from my local store Straus Tobacco here in Northern Kentucky and I really enjoy lots of the Milan blends, I love that Evening Stroll blend. But anyhow I’ll look forward to more videos and plan on more purchases from your online shop, by the way thanks for the fast shipping of my order just recently.

Love your videos. Absolutely love them. Great style and content. Keep them coming.

Great video. Enjoyed your take on Savinelli pipes.

I'm in the market for my first Savinelli pipe and your video appeared as a recommended video. Great timing. The shapes that I'm favoring are the 626 for my main pipe and a 106 for when I want a shorter pipe smoking session. Always great pipe video content from The Pipe Cottage!

That's a true southern gentleman right there ! Love the video! Regards from Sweden❤

Thank you for your time ❤ I have really been loving my savinelli, smooth 6mm, clarks favorite. I am a sucker for a church warden, or demi-church warden stem. There is something about that shape brings me back to my Tolkien youth 🇳🇿

Another great video. Thanks Alan!

Great Video! I love my Savinelli’s. Keep making your videos!

Appreciate the advice and input about Savinelli pipes. Just enjoyed a first smoke on my Marte 626 and thoroughly enjoyed it. The difference between quality and economy in smoking pleasure was very evident. Thanks again, Alan.

Alan, keep it up! You are an articulate, educated voice of our brotherhood, and a pleasure to watch.

I enjoy your laid back videos. My sons like an occasional cigar, which I've never cared for. One of them remembered I used to smoke some of my father's briar pipes, 30-40 years ago, so he bought one similar to Dad's...thinking I'd use it, when they're enjoying a family gathering cigar. He was right. In recent weeks, I've purchased a Savinelli Roma Rusticated 606 KS pipe. I love the look and feel, and am beginning to enjoy using their balsa filters. They don't impact my draw, plus they help me smoke cooler, and eliminate getting small pieces of tobacco in my mouth during those first draws. I doubt the 606 KS will be the only Savinelli in my small collection. While I find the Savinelli balsa filter hinders draw, I find the White Elephant "superflow" activated charcoal filter works quite well, as long as I make the pack of the chamber to be a little more loose than non-filtered pipes.

I love your content! Thank you and please keep it up.

I have a 321 Tigre ( smaller author) and take with me while walking the dog … tobacco usually ashes about the time I reach home.. Always appreciate your content. Thank you!!

Thank You Sir for your incredibly enjoyable and informative videos. You are very much appreciated!

Excellent presentation, sir! I like Savinelli's as well!

Thanks for the videos Merry Christmas !

Yes great video my friend! I am also going to look into getting one of these pipes. You had a lot of great points about this brand also.

Great video!! Excellent pipe reviews! Keep making videos!! I shop at your store too. Thanks for sharing.....Jose from Texas

Thank you for your contribution it's very Informative and Appreciated. Keep up the good work, on my way to visit the Pipe Cottage store.

I’m new to your channel and even newer to the Brotherhood of the Briar…You,sir with your calm Southern demeanor make me even more prouder of my Mississippi heritage and the good and decent people of the South….Blessings to you and all of the Brothers/Sisters of the Briar…………….Delta Devil here in Buckeye Country….

Thank you. Just added several more to my wishlist.

Just getting started in the pipe smoking hobby. After getting started on cigars for a bit, I came across your channel and decided to give pipe smoking a try. Definitely a bit more of a challenge, but I enjoy it very much. Just picked up 4 more pipes today at an antique shop. They all are in fantastic shape. I enjoy the old stuff much more than the new. Not afraid of using something that has been used before me. It has a history and I like that. I just want to thank you for the way you present your content. You are the only channel in the community that I watch on a regular basis.

Thank you for your videos. I'm from Texas. Ignore the Haters. I could listen to you speak all day. Love the accent.

Between you and Muttnchop piper y'all are true gentleman and I have learned alot, Kudos from Texas!

I just happened upon your channel, sir, and have enjoyed it immensely. I just received a Savinelli 313 Roma today. I look forward to browsing your store for future purchases.

I love your knowledge and your encouragement.

Good day Alan, I’ve taken up pipe smoking again recently and I’m really enjoying watching your videos. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, it is appreciated.

Hi, I just started getting into pipe smoking and was fortunate enough to come across your channel. Your videos are very informative and well done. Keep up the great work, sir! Now subscribed and following on IG.

There are always naysayers. To each their own. As for me: excellent video and it's nice to sit back and enjoy the advise and enthusiasm of a Gentleman. Best to you and yours Sir!

I'm a long time YTPC lurker but am new to your channel and have subscribed. Really enjoying your videos and content.

Keep doing what you’re doing. Your channel is a delight.

Hey Alan! Great video… Glad your channel came across on my suggested videos. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on those fine Italian pipes. Let’s not forget that they also started as hand carved pipes 145 years ago, and they still are hand carved, thus manufactured in much lager scale. It’s quite an interesting story. Cheers and Merry Christmas.

Golf was so important to Bing the logo is a must have! Fabulous content with your Carolina drawl: lovely!🙏🙏🙏

Your gentlemanly demeanour is exceptional sir.

Hello sir. Your knowledge of the numbers on these pipes is quite fascinating to say the least. I am starting on my pipe journey, and I only have two Licco Roca pipes and I want to upgrade to a savinelli. I have been listening to your other videos, and I love the Boswell No Bite Delight. I also ordered the sweet dreams, and it has a taste of soap. Maybe my taste buds were off that day. I wanted to thank you for your videos because they have helped me learn about the different types of tobacco.

You're a southern gentleman! Keep it up! I enjoy the videos.

Back in ‘73, I bought my first Savinelli, my best pipe at the time, a 114 Deluxe Milano. I still have it. It’s a good pipe and has been well maintained. I’ve always liked their bits, slim and trim and easily clenchable. Their styling is wonderful. Recently I picked up a couple of Punto Oros, also good pipes, shorter overall than my 114 and favorites for driving. My long term favorites are by Peterson and I add to that collection frequently. Both companies make good pipes, reliable quality and good design. If there’s any difference, I’d say Savinelli has better wood but that’s very subjective. There’s a good video on Savinelli’s wood resource that bears watching. I’m quite happy with both these factory pipes and see little need to spend more money…both companies have good high end pipes. Good presentation, thanks. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

Excellent video, love the channel! I’m a complete newbie to the hobby . My late Grandfather and Uncle were Pipe smokers . I’ve purchased a Peterson Donegal Rocky 69 ! Will be picking up some tobacco tomorrow. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 Looking forward to watching in 👌👌

I have never smoked a pipe, but I love this content. Thanks for sharing brother.

Thanks for sharing. I’ve been pipe smoking for almost a year now and have only smoked out of Savinelli pipes. Affordable, look stunning, made and smoke well. Bings favourite I reach for mostly. My favourite shapes at the moment are the 811, Canadian, Zulu and bent Dublin. Haven’t smoked out of a 626. Definitely a 626 and a poker next on the list.