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Alfred, Lord Tennyson: Master of Poetry and Pipe Smoker

August 29, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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Alfred, Lord Tennyson is one of the most influential poets of all time. At the minimum, you've heard the words "Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all" from his poem, In Memoriam. Tennyson's life was so much more than a few quotes. He was a thoughtful and compassionate man, if a bit erratic, and saw a sort of whimsy ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl We Three Kings

August 28, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I'm revisiting an old friend, Cornell & Diehl's We Three Kings, available now. It's one of three Cornell & Diehl holiday blends meant to commemorate the holiday season, and actually We Three Kings ... Read More

Mystery Review: August 2025

August 26, 2025 by Tyler Caldwell

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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 or cigar. For August's edition, our guest Inquisitor is Aganorsa Leaf's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Terence Reilly, who joins us on the panel as we attempt to guess the cigar he presented us and learn about his background ... Read More

Top Pocket Pipes for Everyday Carry

August 22, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Pipes come in all different shapes and sizes, ranging from giant, palm-filling briars to compact, muscular pieces. This range reflects the diverse taste of pipe smokers and what they want from their smoking instruments. For some, giant ... Read More

Codger Country: Royal Comfort

August 21, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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Welcome to Codger Country, the series where we'll be smoking every Codger blend — commonly found over-the-counter tobacco blends — we can find and ranking them in an effort to find the "definitive" Codger blend. From Carter Hall to Super Value, we're giving them all a fair shake. Today, we're smoking a very recently revived Codger: Royal Comfort ... Read More

5 Underrated Boutique Cigar Brands

August 20, 2025 by Tyler Caldwell

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Today Alan Britt and I want to talk to you about five very underrated boutique brands that should be on your radar if they aren't already. These brands make up a bulk of our rotation, and we love 'em all. We hope you enjoy 'em as much as we do. In no particular order, let's get into our five select ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Cobble

August 19, 2025 by Andrew Wike

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Today's episode of All Pipes Considered is quite a special one. As we continue celebrating 160 years of Peterson, we are delighted to introduce a brand-new textured finish: the Cobble. Join myself, Sykes Wilford, Josh Burgess, and Glen Whelan ... Read More

Detail-Oriented People

August 15, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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I am, in many ways, a quite detail-oriented person. I like my desk to be organized just so in the office and in my home office. I enjoy placing my clothes where they belong in my closet in just the right spots and on just the right hangers. I enjoy the editing aspect of my job and polishing our words to the best of my abilities. However, I am only human. Admittedly, every little ... Read More

Switching It Up

August 15, 2025 by Rose Kiser

Pipes and cigars can feel like different worlds at times. Pipe smoking offers a contemplative ritualistic experience with the process of drying and preparing tobacco, packing the pipe, and getting into a steady rhythm. Cigars on the other hand are a little more straight forward with most simply requiring a cut and light. A love for the art of blending is what unites these two, the master blenders who create truly unique smoking experiences that are unrivaled by anything ... Read More

Savinelli Saint Nicholas 2025 Pipes

August 15, 2025 by Andrew Wike

We are here today to talk about another exciting release: Savinelli's Saint Nicholas pipes for 2025, available now on-site. This year's selection returns to the iconic colors of Christmas ... Read More

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Alfred, Lord Tennyson: Master of Poetry and Pipe Smoker

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl We Three Kings

Mystery Review: August 2025

Top Pocket Pipes for Everyday Carry

Codger Country: Royal Comfort

5 Underrated Boutique Cigar Brands

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Cobble

Detail-Oriented People

Switching It Up

Savinelli Saint Nicholas 2025 Pipes

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