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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

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

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

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

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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

Everything You Need To Know About Padrón 1964 & 1926 Cigars

Tasting Notes: Skyward Gate from the Summit Series

Catching up with Erik Stokkebye of 4th Generation

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

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