Fred Hanna's "The Perfect Smoke"

(PfP) Fred Hanna’s recently released book, The Perfect Smoke, was written by a pipes and tobacco gastronome. I use the word “gastromome” quite intentionally as its implications are that a gastronome’s perspective arises from an extensive study of the history and rituals of haute cuisine or, in Dr. Hanna’s case, haute tobacco.
Hanna’s significant experience participating in and conducting fine and rare wine tastings have influenced his approach to pipes and tobacco tasting. He approaches the pipe like a gourmet approaches the dinner plate: with appetite, affection, patience, and a certain skepticism. Continued