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Tasting Notes: Per Jensen Limited-Edition Aftensmad

September 8, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I'm very excited to be talking about something very special: the first limited edition in the Per Jensen line of tobaccos produced by Cornell & Diehl and Jeremy Reeves: Aftensmad. ... Read More

Per Jensen Aftensmad: The First Limited-Edition Blend in the Legacy Collection

September 4, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Per Jensen's influence in the pipe-tobacco industry cannot be understated — he spent decades as Mac Baren's master blender and was notably the creator of the HH line. With the launch of Per Jensen tobacco, he drew on a lifelong love of pipe-tobacco blending to create refined smoking experiences. The Legacy Collection, representing Per's tribute to his father ... Read More

These Cigars Are Better Than Any Cuban

September 4, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

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We asked the team a loaded question: what beats a Cuban cigar? Tyler Caldwell sat down with Kane Coles, Chris Herath, and Alan Britt to make the case for four New World blends that go toe-to-toe with Cuban classics — and to talk candidly about why the Cuban market isn't what it used to be. ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

September 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

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A new month calls for a new collection of cigar images to decorate your devices. We have seven fresh images of cigars for September for download in two high-resolution formats for the cigar lover's desktop and mobile backgrounds today. As always, be sure to check back ... Read More

Cornell & Diehl's Summit Series Silent Spire: A New Regular-Production Blend

September 1, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I am continuing my journey through Cornell & Diehl's Summit series, inspired by national parks and landmarks specific to those national parks. This is the newest addition to the line: Silent Spire, inspired by Crater Lake's ... Read More

Caldwell Eastern Standard Silk Road with Shane Ireland

August 28, 2026 by Andrew Wike

I sat down with Shane Ireland to give you an introduction to Caldwell's Eastern Standard Silk Road, our latest Smokingpipes-exclusive cigar, now available on-site. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Pet Peeves

August 28, 2026 by Truett Smith

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No matter how much I love something, there's always something I find irritating. Nothing is perfect. Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks, but damn, it's frustrating having to pick it out of my teeth. Pipe smoking is no exception: While it's been one of my most enjoyed pastimes for ... Read More

Mystery Review: August 2026

August 27, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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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. For August's edition, our Inquisitor is Josh Burgess, Vice President of Manufacturing at Laudisi. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

August 26, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

September approaches soon, with the first inklings of fall in the air as we say goodbye to the summer season. We have eight fresh pipe images — for download in two high-resolution formats — for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for another round of photos to enjoy. ... Read More

Cornell & Diehl's Jolly Old St. Nicholas Returns: A Christmas Classic

August 25, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Jeremy Reeves of Cornell & Diehl shares the story behind this year's holiday blend, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, inspired by a Christmas memory from his childhood ... Read More

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