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Tasting Notes: Steamworks 2026

March 3, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I'm very excited today, as I usually am when I sit in this chair. I am revisiting an old friend and honestly, one of the most impressive and my personal favorite tobaccos that's been released ... Read More

Tobacco Selections: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Steamworks

February 27, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In this Tobacco Selections video, Jeremy Reeves is excited to share the return of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Steamworks for 2026, available on Tuesday, March 3 in limited quantities. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2026

February 27, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

With spring on the horizon, we are pleased to share nine fresh images available for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds from our talented photographers to start the month of March in style. As always, be sure to check back here ... Read More

Mystery Review: February 2026

February 25, 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 or cigar. For February's edition, our guest Inquisitor is John McElheny, Pipe Specialist at Smokingpipes. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered ... Read More

In Memory of Paddy Larrigan

February 24, 2026 by Joshua Burgess

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In 1924, as the embers of Ireland's civil war settled over Dublin, Patrick "Paddy" Larrigan was born. It was the same year the world was circumnavigated by airplane for the first time — a fitting detail for a man who would spend his life in quiet mastery of things both mechanical and beautiful. He was 101 years old ... Read More

Calming the Mind & Body: How Pipe Smoking Leads To Mindfulness

February 20, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In an age of so much noise, many have the desire to seek out ways to escape from the overwhelming volume in favor of quiet, calm, and peaceful moments. As a pipe smoker, you may not always realize just how impactful the activity is on your mind and body. With the help of Dr. Fred Hanna, a professional in the counseling and psychotherapy fields, we will discover ... Read More

A Closer Look at Flue-Cured Tobacco

February 20, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Flue-cured leaf, more commonly known as Virginia tobacco, is the most popular tobacco family in our industry. It is also the largest tobacco crop in the United States, making up about 90% of tobacco production. Flue-cured is mild, naturally sweet, and excellent on its own or combined with other varietals, like Burley, Perique, and Orientals. Today ... Read More

Tasting Notes: HU White Horses

February 17, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I am resuming my mission to smoke through all of the HU blends. Today I'm smoking HU's White Horses, one of the newer blends that's been imported by Laudisi Distribution Group from Kopp ... Read More

Pipes We're Loving This Season

February 13, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In February, one of the most prominent days of the month is Valentine's Day on February 14, celebrating the spirit of love in our lives. With romance and positive feelings in mind, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the pipes the people ... Read More

On Collecting and Letting Go

February 13, 2026 by John McElheny

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Collecting is a deeply personal objective that means something different depending on both the individual and the collection in question: two separate assortments of the same kind of items may reflect very different attitudes depending on the person accumulating them. For instance, two collections of classic toys may very well display part of the collector's personality, judging by whether they're boxed ... Read More

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Tasting Notes: Steamworks 2026

Tobacco Selections: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Steamworks

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: March 2026

Mystery Review: February 2026

In Memory of Paddy Larrigan

Calming the Mind & Body: How Pipe Smoking Leads To Mindfulness

A Closer Look at Flue-Cured Tobacco

Tasting Notes: HU White Horses

Pipes We're Loving This Season

On Collecting and Letting Go

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