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Smoking a cigar can be intimidating, from figuring out what to choose to how to cut and light your first few smokes and then properly storing them. Thankfully, if you've been reading our handy guides on the Daily Reader, you should be armed with the knowledge to get going. However, you may ... Read More

Summer is here and that means sizzling sun, cool water, and tropical smokes. Get ready for the summer with these hot smokes picked by our cigar experts. Every week on our Instagram (Cigarsatsmokingpipes), we choose a cigar of the week to make your smoking journey a little easier. Here are our recommendations for May. ... Read More

Luxury is one of life's greatest pleasures, transforming pure indulgence into something incidental that we love. For cigar and pipe smokers, it can be as simple as a new smoke or a fashionable new accessory. Some brands strive to encapsulate luxury at its finest and one example of this is Fuente's ... Read More

Hello, everyone. I'm Tyler Caldwell and today I'll be talking about Intemperance by RoMa Craft. The Intemperance series features four different versions with the same binders and fillers, yet with various wrapper leaves, affording completely different flavor profiles to be enjoyed. ... Read More

I recently had the opportunity to chat with Mr. Mike Rosales, co-owner of RoMa Craft Cigars. We chatted about Mike's involvement in the tobacco industry and the history behind the brand, along with each of the dynamic lines available, from inception to manufacturing to the consumer, and much more. ... Read More

Hello everyone. I'm Tyler Caldwell with Smokingpipes, and today I want to talk to you about a little cigar known as the Culebra. ... Read More

There are hundreds of cigars in this world and only so much time to smoke. It can be overwhelming to decide where to start in your smoking journey, and even if you're an experienced smoker, the options can leave you indecisive. Thankfully, industry experts are here to offer guidance. Every week on our Instagram ... Read More

Welcome to another enthralling installment of Mystery Review, a monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mysterious cigar deliberately submitted to stump them. This month's inquisitor is Ian Reith of Dapper Cigars. Will his selection befuddle the panel, or will we accurately identify the stick we are smoking? ... Read More

Hello, everyone, I am Tyler Caldwell with Smokingpipes. Today I want to talk to you about a very new brand known as J. London and their Gold Series line. This is very much a high-end, luxury-style brand presented by J. London. ... Read More

Hello, everyone, Tyler Caldwell here with Smokingpipes.com. Today we will be comparing torch lighters and soft-flame lighters to identify which type would work best for you. ... Read More