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Everything You Need To Know About Padrón 1964 & 1926 Cigars

February 12, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

I recently had the chance to chat with Chris Herath, Social Media Manager here at Smokingpipes, about Padrón Cigars, particularly their 1964 Anniversary and Serie 1926 Series, commemorating important milestones within the brand. Learn more about what makes Padrón ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Skyward Gate from the Summit Series

February 11, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I'm here to talk about something brand new from Cornell & Diehl and Jeremy Reeves, and that is the Cornell & Diehl Summit Series, a series of four plug tobaccos inspired by the outdoors and specifically some really important landmarks across America's West ... Read More

The Commuter's Pipe: Quick Smokes for Time-Crunched Enthusiasts

February 5, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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For many pipe smokers, the ideal moments for slowing down with your favorite smoking companion can be few and far between. Today I'll share a few smaller pipes that can be ideal for quick smokes on-the-go during your morning or evening commute, or for when you're crunched for time but ... Read More

Catching up with Erik Stokkebye of 4th Generation

February 5, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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We're here today with a very special guest: Erik Stokkebye. Join us for a roundtable discussion of what's going on with Erik and the 4th Generation brand, his collaborations with Cornell & Diehl, and hear some interesting insights into his life growing up ... Read More

Underrated Arturo Fuente Cigars

February 3, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

Alan Britt and I recently sat down to chat about a few of the most underrated Arturo Fuente cigars ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2026

February 1, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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February has arrived, and with it, eight fresh images available for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds from our talented photographer to start the new month in style. As always, be sure to check back here next month ... Read More

Best-Selling English Aromatics

January 30, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The art of blending a traditional English with a bold Aromatic is a tricky business. Not many English Aromatics have persisted in popularity or prevalence in the pipe-tobacco world. However, we've assembled the best-selling English Aromatics, each unique and flavorful in their own ways. ... Read More

Mystery Review: January 2026

January 29, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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 January's edition, our guest Inquisitor is Alex Peay, Purchasing Manager at Smokingpipes. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly ... Read More

The Return of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Firebird Flake

January 28, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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We're here today to talk about the very first Small Batch blend of 2026 from C&D: Firebird Flake, back again this year and ready to take flight. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: New Savinelli Pipes For 2026

January 27, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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In today's episode of All Pipes Considered, I'm joined by my good friend Kaz Walters from Laudisi Distribution Group to chat about Savinelli's new releases for 2026. Discover the new, regular-production Lunaria series, the limited-edition Collection 2026 pipes, and the Italian marque's limited-edition 150th Anniversary ... Read More

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Everything You Need To Know About Padrón 1964 & 1926 Cigars

Tasting Notes: Skyward Gate from the Summit Series

The Commuter's Pipe: Quick Smokes for Time-Crunched Enthusiasts

Catching up with Erik Stokkebye of 4th Generation

Underrated Arturo Fuente Cigars

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2026

Best-Selling English Aromatics

Mystery Review: January 2026

The Return of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Firebird Flake

All Pipes Considered: New Savinelli Pipes For 2026

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