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Cold-Weather Smoking

January 23, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Have you ever wondered why the pipe-tobacco smoking experience can seem quite different in the outdoors during the winter months compared to smoking in warmer weather? Let's take a look at a few of the impacts of pipe smoking in the cold, and perhaps ... Read More

Winter Blends for 2026

January 22, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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It's winter once again, and as we brave the frosty weather and brace for the cold, with mittens and hats galore, it's time for a refresh of our winter blend list. ... Read More

Tobacco Selections Summit Plug Series

January 20, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Today Jeremy Reeves, Director and Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discusses an exciting project from C&D, joining their regular production: the Summit Series, featuring four new plug-cut blends. Available as of January 20 at 6 p.m. ET. ... Read More

Breaking Tradition with Whimsical Designs: Danish Fancy Freehand Pipes

January 16, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Pipe shapes are rather complicated. Whether we're defining what classifies a Billiard or an Apple, every pipe maker has their own interpretation of what a shape could or should look like. Of course, there are general shape charts followed, but one shape in particular varies dramatically just by definition ... Read More

Cornell and Diehl's The Summit Series: New Heights

January 16, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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We're halfway through the first month of 2026. While the start of any year can feel like we're at the base of Mount Everest looking up with our hands on our hips and exhaling loudly, there are ways to help push us forward, like brand-new tobacco ... Read More

Peterson St. Patrick's Day Pipes 2026

January 15, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today we're talking about the 2026 release of Peterson's St. Patrick's Day pipes, available now on-site ... Read More

Top 10 Best-Selling Virginia Blends

January 14, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Updated for Winter 2026. The most popular Virginia blends we offer, along with a few suggestions here and there to try something new or find blends similar to your favorites. ... Read More

2026 Pipe-Smoking Resolutions

January 9, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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I know what you're thinking — New Year's resolutions never work. I prefer to look at them more positively. I believe that resolutions have the potential to hold us accountable; At their best, resolutions can be achieved and we can celebrate that accomplishment at the end of the year, and at their worst, resolutions become more of a suggestion — a pipe dream ... Read More

Smokingpipes University: Tobacco Families

January 8, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to Smokingpipes University. Today I'm going back-to-basics to discuss the overarching genres, or families, of pipe-tobacco blends. I think this will be useful, especially for people first starting out. Even for you veteran pipe smokers out there, I hope that you'll find something useful here ... Read More

The Modern Equivalents to Famous Smokers and Their Preferred Blends

January 7, 2026 by Rose Kiser

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A few weeks ago, I made a post about famous smokers and their preferred blends, and I gave the warning that many of these blends are no longer available. While lurking in the comments, I saw several people asking for modern equivalents to these blends, and who am I to deprive the people of what they want? ... Read More

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