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Tasting Notes: Low Country Pee Dee

June 10, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I'm really thrilled to be here today to talk about the latest core-line addition to the exclusive line of tobaccos made by Jeremy Reeves and Cornell & Diehl for our shop here in South Carolina ... Read More

Christopher Lee: Cinema's Charismatic Villain and Cigar Smoker

June 6, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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Christopher Lee is a name synonymous with countless pop-culture icons. From his roles as Saruman to Dracula, Lee made his mark on the world with his acting but he was also a military man, a metal singer, and a lifelong cigar smoker. Today, we're going to take a look at Lee's life ... Read More

A Deeper Look at Former Pipes & His Influence on Danish Pipe Making

June 5, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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In this episode of "All Pipes Considered," Truett Smith and I chat about a living legend who is one of the most influential pipe makers of modern times: Hans "Former" Nielsen. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2025

June 3, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

With the warmth of summer on the horizon, a new month calls for a new set of desktop backgrounds. Enjoy these eight striking images available for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds, fresh for the month of June. Be sure to check ... Read More

Caldwell Cigars: Crafted & Curated Savages Mal Caída

June 3, 2025 by Alan Britt

The latest Crafted & Curated release has arrived from Caldwell Cigars: Savages Mal Caída. Join us as we discuss this sophisticated cigar, perfect for all-day smokes. Only 200 boxes of these cigars were made, so be sure to get your hands on ... Read More

Stephen Fry: Adventures in Pipe Smoking

May 30, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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The Pipe Smoker of the Year award was conferred annually by the British Pipesmokers' Council from 1965 to 2004, when it was discontinued because of laws prohibiting the promotion or advertising of tobacco products. Stephen Fry, an actor, writer, comedian, narrator, ... Read More

An Overview of Low Country Tobacco

May 30, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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South Carolina's coastline is quite unique, with an array of local historic locations and waterways we call the Lowcountry. Low Country tobacco is inspired by these landmarks, hand-blended right here in South Carolina and manufactured by Cornell & Diehl. I had the opportunity to chat with Jeremy Reeves, Director and Head Blender at C&D, recently about the Low Country ... Read More

Mystery Review: May 2025

May 29, 2025 by Alan Britt

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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 or cigar. For May's edition, our guest inquisitor is our very own Steve Mawby, Director of Sales. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly guess ... Read More

Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Sansepolcro | A One-Of-A-Kind Virginia Blend

May 28, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

The latest Cornell & Diehl Small Batch blend, Sansepolcro, is available now on-site, featuring superlative Red and Bright Virginias and Italian Dark-Fired Kentucky, the latter component grown, cured, and double-fermented on a small farm in the Sansepolcro region ... Read More

Behind Cornell & Diehl's Cellar Series

May 23, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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In the summer of 2021, I found myself walking the streets of New Orleans in hot, humid air with brisk breaks of A/C in corner bars, enjoying dingy lighting and cold drinks. I didn't spend as much time in a haze on the street as others who visit; instead I drifted around the surrounding area, seeing more of what the Bayou ... Read More

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Tasting Notes: Low Country Pee Dee

Christopher Lee: Cinema's Charismatic Villain and Cigar Smoker

A Deeper Look at Former Pipes & His Influence on Danish Pipe Making

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: June 2025

Caldwell Cigars: Crafted & Curated Savages Mal Caída

Stephen Fry: Adventures in Pipe Smoking

An Overview of Low Country Tobacco

Mystery Review: May 2025

Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Sansepolcro | A One-Of-A-Kind Virginia Blend

Behind Cornell & Diehl's Cellar Series

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