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2024's Spookiest Pipes, Tobaccos, and Cigars Available This Halloween

October 25, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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In shadows deep where pumpkins creep, and autumn leaves do softly fall, the smoker's treat, both bitter and sweet, awaits discerning spirits all.

Smoke Rings: A Deep Dive Into My Father Cigars

October 25, 2024 by Tyler Caldwell

In this recent interview, I was able to chat with the Vice President of Sales for My Father Cigars, Mr. Jose Ortega, where we talked about the history of the family, the brand, and the vast portfolio in the present, and the future motivation and mission of this iconic multi-generation name in the cigar industry ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Gawith Hoggarth & Co. Best Brown No.2

October 24, 2024 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of "Tasting Notes." I'm back on track here with the promise that I made to myself to smoke through all of the flakes made in Kendall by Gawith Hoggarth & Co. and Samuel Gawith ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Pete Prevost

October 23, 2024 by Truett Smith

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Pete Prevost's experience as a pipe maker has been a passionate pursuit, fueled by a love for the craft and a love for challenging himself with complex shapes and designs — I recently had the unique opportunity to chat with him and learn more about his background in the industry. ... Read More

Sweater Weather Smokes: A Guide To Outdoor Smoking

October 18, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Summer is a distant memory by this point as we're nestled in autumn's crisp embrace and winter winds begin to tickle on the nose. Sweater weather is the unspoken smoking season, a time where all pipe and cigar smokers flock outside to huddle around patio heaters and enjoy the nighttime air without fear of melting in the heat. However, setting up the ideal space can be a fairly intimidating process. Thankfully ... Read More

Blowing Smoke: The Medicinal History of Tobacco Smoke Enemas

October 18, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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Not many people knew how to swim 250 years ago, and drownings were a leading cause of death, especially in the canals of Venice and the river Thames in London. Had you lived in those locations back then and were unfortunate enough to fall into the water and lose consciousness, chances were pretty fair that someone would try to resuscitate you with a tobacco smoke enema. ... Read More

Semois Tobacco: Old World Tobacco

October 17, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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In the world of fine dining bartending, wine is the king. It's either wine or cocktails but wine seemed to be more likely to impress your date by looking at a menu with a pondering finger on the chin to look like you're contemplating the vintage when really you're just looking at the prices trying to find something ... Read More

SmokeRings: Blackbird Flamingo

October 17, 2024 by Shane Ireland

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Jonas Santana and I had the unique opportunity to chat on location at the Blackbird Cigar Factory in the Dominican Republic about the latest from the brand — their very first exclusive from their factory to a shop — the Smokingpipes exclusive Flamingo Lancero, coming soon in limited quantities. ... Read More

Hiking and Pipe Smoking

October 11, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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This article is dedicated to the adventure-seekers, the risk-takers, and also to those who appreciate that side of the population, but find their thrills sinking deeper into their couch. Wherever you land on that spectrum, today I'd like to chat about some simple yet effective pointers when it comes to hiking and pipe smoking. ... Read More

Warped Scarecrow 2024

October 11, 2024 by Andrew Wike

I had the opportunity to sit down with Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, to talk about something super special: 2024's edition of Warped Scarecrow. ... Read More

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