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Tobacco Selections: Cornell & Diehl Eight State Burley

May 13, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The re-release of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Eight State Burley is available now. Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, shared more about this exciting blend; a celebration of old-style blends, what might be called codger blends these days, but takes that concept and brings it into a connoisseur range as an elevated style blend ... Read More

The History of Pipe Design: Japan

May 8, 2026 by Truett Smith

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Sykes Wilford has a pipe on display in his office that was made by Hiroyuki Tokutomi in 2004. It's what artisan pipe makers refer to as an "own" — a pipe that is complete and functional in every respect but doesn't quite meet the standards of being sellable. Perhaps the draft hole is drilled slightly askew, or the bottom of the chamber reaches too close to the heel. Sometimes, pipe makers ... Read More

In Appreciation of Sandblasted Pipes

May 8, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The many finishes available, from rustication to smooth, each highlight briar grain in unique ways. One such finish is the topic of today's piece: sandblasted. It's been a little while since my last In Appreciation piece, so let's take a look at the art of sandblasting ... Read More

ADVentura's Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge Patapalo: A Smokingpipes Exclusive

May 7, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

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Few cigars arrive with as much anticipation as ADVentura's Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge Patapalo, a Smokingpipes exclusive Lancero, that has never been released in this format, aged for two years before it ever hit the shelf. In this edition of Smoke Rings, I sat down with Chris ... Read More

Beyond Aromatics: Five Pipe Tobaccos To Try Next

May 5, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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Today we're gonna talk about some of our recommendations for those who have smoked some pipe tobaccos before, particularly Aromatics, and are looking to jump into some other pipe-tobacco families. ... Read More

The Pipe-Smoking Community Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Chicago Pipe Show

May 1, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Pipe makers and collectors are gathered in a small hotel room, smoke clouding the room, and a buzz of energy, chatter, and excitement fills the space. It's 4:00 a.m. and no one has slept. But there's community and joy to be had, so sleep can wait. A picture like this ... Read More

Discussing Burley with Head Blender Jeremy Reeves

May 1, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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Today, we're going to be talking about one of our favorite varietals — Burley. How it's used, what our favorite blends in the category are, and maybe some little Easter eggs for what might be coming up soon. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: May 2026

May 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

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It's May, and a new month calls for eight fresh 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

Mystery Review: April 2026

April 28, 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 April's edition, our guest Inquisitor is Jennifer Murray, Production Supervisor at Cornell & Diehl. Will her mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly guess the tobacco she's presented to us? Join us as we discuss what ... Read More

Catching Up with Steve Saka at PCA 2026

April 24, 2026 by Shane Ireland

I had a chance to catch up with Steve Saka again at the very end of PCA 2026 at the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust booth to learn the upcoming releases he has in store this year. ... Read More

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Tobacco Selections: Cornell & Diehl Eight State Burley

The History of Pipe Design: Japan

In Appreciation of Sandblasted Pipes

ADVentura's Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge Patapalo: A Smokingpipes Exclusive

Beyond Aromatics: Five Pipe Tobaccos To Try Next

The Pipe-Smoking Community Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Chicago Pipe Show

Discussing Burley with Head Blender Jeremy Reeves

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: May 2026

Mystery Review: April 2026

Catching Up with Steve Saka at PCA 2026

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