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Guide to Aromatics with Jeremy Reeves

June 4, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In this video, Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discusses a category of blends that may have an image problem with some pipe smokers, and that is Aromatics. Stay on the lookout for a new Small Batch blend coming soon, inspired by the concept of a midnight ... Read More

Caldwell Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante

June 2, 2026 by Chris Herath

Today Andy Wike and I will be smoking Caldwell's Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante, available now in highly limited quantities ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2026

June 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

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It's June, and a new month calls for eight fresh pipe images — for download in two high-resolution formats — for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for another round of photos to en ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2026

June 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

We always share images of our pipes, but we've never dedicated a full post to our cigar photography. We have six fresh images of cigars for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always ... Read More

The RoMa Run

May 29, 2026 by Alan Britt

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For a long time, RoMa Craft was a brand I respected more than I smoked. There's no great explanation for that, but it's the truth. I've always appreciated the simple, instantly recognizable packaging and the historical and anthropological themes across their lines, but outside of the Neanderthal HN, they never quite made it into my regular rotation. Which is a little ironic, considering ... Read More

Peterson Presentation — Inspired by the Chicago Pipe Show

June 5, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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At the 30th anniversary of the Chicago Pipe Show, Peterson of Dublin gave a special presentation on something most pipe smokers never get to see: the full in-house process of turning their pipe bowls. We've been working with the team at Peterson to bring a version of that presentation ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2026

June 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

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It's June, and a new month calls for eight fresh pipe images — for download in two high-resolution formats — for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for another round of photos to en ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Dunhill Daily Pipe Sets

May 22, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of All Pipes Considered, with a special limited-edition Dunhill edition. This is a project that was in the works for many years. If you are a pipe enthusiast at all, particularly if you're a Dunhill collector or a Dunhill fanboy like I am, you have probably seen either modern versions of this, or maybe even in the old catalogs, versions ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Andy Wike

May 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Everyone has a first pipe story. Whether you think yours is a "good" one is up for debate. Recently I shared Shane Ireland's first pipe story and it seemed to resonate with several of you, and was enjoyable to learn and read about. So, without further ado ... Read More

Bamboo as Aesthetic in Pipes

May 15, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The intentionality behind the use of bamboo in pipe making extends beyond the material itself — creativity flourishes in the bamboo aesthetic even when other materials take its place. Many artisan pipe makers evoke the visual cues of bamboo through alternative mediums like briar, meerschaum, boxwood, silver, and more. This is the final installment ... Read More

Guide to Aromatics with Jeremy Reeves

June 4, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In this video, Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discusses a category of blends that may have an image problem with some pipe smokers, and that is Aromatics. Stay on the lookout for a new Small Batch blend coming soon, inspired by the concept of a midnight ... Read More

Mystery Review: May 2026

May 28, 2026 by Alan Britt

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Welcome to another episode of Mystery Review, our monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mystery tobacco. For May's edition, we are joined by guest panelist Kevin Reed, Assistant Manager at Low Country Pipe and Cigar. Our guest Inquisitor is Jay Furman, long-time member of the pipe community and co-host of "P&T 3.0" podcast. Will his mysterious ... Read More

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease Zeitgeist Metropolis Flake

May 27, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I am tasting something long anticipated, and it's a good day anytime I get a chance to talk about a new blend from Greg Pease, the Dark Lord: Metropolis, the latest addition to the G.L. Pease Zeitgeist ... Read More

Breaking Down the G.L. Pease Zeitgeist Collection & Introducing Metropolis

May 26, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The parallels between pipe-tobacco blending and artistic movements are quite intriguing to consider, and G.L. Pease's Zeitgeist Collection draws connections in striking ways. The fifth entry in this series, Metropolis, is now available on-site, paying homage to the Art Deco movement with an English blend. Today we will dive into the Zeitgeist Collection ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Lone Sentinel from the Summit Series

May 22, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I'm continuing my journey through Cornell & Diehl's new Summit series, inspired by the National Parks here in the US. Today I'm smoking what on paper, I think, was the one that I was most curious about because ... Read More

Caldwell Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante

June 2, 2026 by Chris Herath

Today Andy Wike and I will be smoking Caldwell's Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante, available now in highly limited quantities ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2026

June 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

We always share images of our pipes, but we've never dedicated a full post to our cigar photography. We have six fresh images of cigars for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always ... Read More

The RoMa Run

May 29, 2026 by Alan Britt

3 Comments

For a long time, RoMa Craft was a brand I respected more than I smoked. There's no great explanation for that, but it's the truth. I've always appreciated the simple, instantly recognizable packaging and the historical and anthropological themes across their lines, but outside of the Neanderthal HN, they never quite made it into my regular rotation. Which is a little ironic, considering ... Read More

Drew Estate Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano

May 20, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

Drew Estate has always been synonymous with Nicaraguan tobacco — from Liga Privada to Undercrown, it's been the foundation of everything they've built. The El Tigre Dominicano changes that. This is Drew Estate's first foray into Dominican tobacco ... Read More

Top Ten Most Popular Maduro Cigars

May 14, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Maduro wrappers are some of the most versatile in the cigar world, wrapping smokes that range from mild and light to powerhouses that test the mettle of even the most seasoned aficionado. Given Maduro's versatility, it's no surprise that it's become the wrapper of choice for a number of popular cigars, its rich, fermented flavor profile adding a depth of complexity to any blend. ... Read More

What Makes A Great Beginner Pipe?

September 5, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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When you're just beginning your pipe-smoking journey, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the myriad brands, sizes, shapes, and styles of pipes available. Do you start with a straight or bent pipe? Briar or meer? And which stem material? While selecting your first pipe ... Read More

Summer and the Pipe Smoker: Conquering the Hobby in the Heat

May 22, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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As Memorial Day approaches, remembering and honoring the sacrifices of the bravest among us in the United States Military and unofficially commemorating the beginning of the summer season in the U.S., we'd like to describe a few ways your summer smokes can hopefully ... Read More

A Pipe-Smoker's Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)

March 21, 2025 by Truett Smith

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Today we're going to be talking about pipe smoking EDC, or everyday carry. EDC is a theme across numerous industries, but it's especially applicable to pipe smoking for those of us who like to smoke a pipe every day; We need a setup that allows us to do that as easily as possible. These are my essential tips ... Read More

Words Every Pipe Smoker Should Know: Pipe Terms

March 13, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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If you're new to pipe smoking, you've probably already noticed we have some pretty unique jargon. When we write our pipe descriptions, blog posts, and newsletters, we try to describe the pipes as accurately as possible; often that means using a specific set of terms recognized by the pipe community to mean very ... Read More

How to Care for Vulcanite Stems

March 7, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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Pipes are deceptively simple. They're blocks of wood, for the most part, carved into a bowl with a stem. That's the simplest description of a pipe, it may even be the description you used when you started smoking. But as we begin to learn about the technical parts ... Read More

Peterson Presentation — Inspired by the Chicago Pipe Show

Guide to Aromatics with Jeremy Reeves

Caldwell Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2026

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2026

The RoMa Run

Peterson Presentation — Inspired by the Chicago Pipe Show

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2026

All Pipes Considered: Dunhill Daily Pipe Sets

First Pipe Stories: Andy Wike

Bamboo as Aesthetic in Pipes

Guide to Aromatics with Jeremy Reeves

Mystery Review: May 2026

Tasting Notes: G.L. Pease Zeitgeist Metropolis Flake

Breaking Down the G.L. Pease Zeitgeist Collection & Introducing Metropolis

Tasting Notes: Lone Sentinel from the Summit Series

Caldwell Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2026

The RoMa Run

Drew Estate Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano

Top Ten Most Popular Maduro Cigars

What Makes A Great Beginner Pipe?

Summer and the Pipe Smoker: Conquering the Hobby in the Heat

A Pipe-Smoker's Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)

Words Every Pipe Smoker Should Know: Pipe Terms

How to Care for Vulcanite Stems

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