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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

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

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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

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

Global Pipe-Making Exposition 2025: In Memoriam

August 12, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to 2025's Global Pipe-Making Exposition: In Memoriam. With this year's Global Pipe-Making Exposition, we've invited carvers from all around the world to pick one figure, whether it's an artisanal pipe maker, a brand owner, or a designer who's no longer with us that they would like to pay tribute to; someone who is influential not only to the broader pipe world, ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Pipe of the Year 2025

August 8, 2025 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. We have something super special to talk about today, and that is Peterson's 2025 Pipe of the Year. In this video, we had the pleasure of chatting with Glen Whelan and Giacomo Penzo of Peterson in Ireland earlier this year on-location at the factory. Learn more about this exciting release as we continue celebrating 160 years ... Read More

Chuck Stanion: Prose as Craft

August 8, 2025 by Truett Smith

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"I don't want you to write about me, Truett."

"I know, Chuck, but Sykes and Andy really want an article commemorating you in light of your retirement. They've commissioned a portrait by Artur and everything."

"Yeah, but it's only retirement! Save it for when I'm truly gone ... Read More

Concerning Codgers

August 7, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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If you're a regular reader of the Daily Reader, then there is a decent chance you've seen my review series Codger Country, a series dedicated to highlighting the blends from yesteryear and giving my honest opinions. I think these classic blends are an important touchstone in our hobby, and for many served as a gateway into our hobby. Whether it was a family member smoking ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Navy Cask

August 5, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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In this episode of Tasting Notes, I was able to discuss something very special. Sun Bear season has arrived, and Jeremy Reeves and his team at Cornell & Diehl have outdone themselves with a new iteration on this fan-favorite pipe tobacco. Today I will be smoking Small Batch: Sun Bear Navy Cask ... Read More

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5 Underrated Boutique Cigar Brands

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Cobble

Switching It Up

Savinelli Saint Nicholas 2025 Pipes

Detail-Oriented People

Global Pipe-Making Exposition 2025: In Memoriam

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Pipe of the Year 2025

Chuck Stanion: Prose as Craft

Concerning Codgers

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Navy Cask

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