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Top Cigars of 2025

December 31, 2025 by Tyler Caldwell

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Another year is in the books, and that calls for our top cigars of 2025! Every year since 2019, we've put together a list diving into our favorite cigars from that year — though not necessarily those released that year, but ones that we found ourselves returning to time and time again. It's an entirely subjective list, and we certainly recognize that this isn't an exhaustive compilation of the world's best cigars ... Read More

Best of the Daily Reader 2025

December 30, 2025 by Rose Kiser

It's hard to believe we've got another year in the books. It's been a monumental year for Smokingpipes and the community as a whole. This year we had our 25th Anniversary, one shared with G.L Pease. Peterson had their 160th Anniversary, Chuck Stanion retired after a lifetime of dedication ... Read More

Mystery Review: December 2025

December 29, 2025 by Stephen Mawby

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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 December's edition, our guest Inquisitor is Micah Cryder of Yeti Pipes. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered ... Read More

Cozy Reading & Smoking 2025

December 26, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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For many pipe and cigar smokers, whether intentionally or by delightful accident, reading and pipe smoking pairings are made. Some like to pair genres with certain tobacco styles, dive into an old favorite book with a classic tobacco, or try something new with a fresh book ... Read More

The Perfect Christmas Tree

December 23, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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Grandpa and the 10 Tobys (all of his dogs were named Toby) rarely visited the southwest corner of the farm, except one winter in the mid-'60s when I accompanied them on multiple quests to that inhospitable marshland. I stood on the tractor hitch behind Grandpa and gripped the back of the cold metal seat to keep my balance as he steered through snowy ... Read More

Smokingpipes University: The Czech Pipe Tool

December 22, 2025 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to Smokingpipes University. Today I'll be chatting about the Czech pipe tool, which is one of the most humble pipe accessories. This is the accessory ... Read More

Famous Pipe Smokers and their Preferred Tobacco

December 19, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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The pipe-smoking community has no shortage of celebrities; From famous authors to actors and even presidents, the briar and leaf is beloved by many. If you're like me — incredibly curious and slightly nosey — then you may find yourself asking what your fellow pipe smokers enjoy. I've shared my ever-changing rotation several times over the years, and I love hearing ... Read More

Fires on the Levee: A Christmas Eve Tradition in Louisiana

December 16, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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There's nothing quite like holiday traditions that warm the heart and fuel the spirit as one year ends and another one soon begins. In a world that is constantly evolving, whether it be technological advancements or everchanging social trends, traditions ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson 160th Anniversary Pipes

December 15, 2025 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today I'm excited to talk about the Peterson project that I have probably been most excited about this year: Peterson 160th Anniversary pipes, out now on-site in two special shapes ... Read More

Smokingpipes 25th Anniversary Two-Pipe Sets

December 15, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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Recently, Sykes Wilford and Josh Burgess discussed Smokingpipes' 25th Anniversary two-pipe sets from Peterson, available now on-site. Learn more about this monumental release ... Read More

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Top Cigars of 2025

Best of the Daily Reader 2025

Mystery Review: December 2025

Cozy Reading & Smoking 2025

The Perfect Christmas Tree

Smokingpipes University: The Czech Pipe Tool

Famous Pipe Smokers and their Preferred Tobacco

Fires on the Levee: A Christmas Eve Tradition in Louisiana

All Pipes Considered: Peterson 160th Anniversary Pipes

Smokingpipes 25th Anniversary Two-Pipe Sets

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