Recent Articles | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

Drew Estate Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano

May 20, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

Drew Estate has always been synonymous with Nicaraguan tobacco — from Liga Privada to Undercrown, it's been the foundation of everything they've built. The El Tigre Dominicano changes that. This is Drew Estate's first foray into Dominican tobacco ... Read More

Bamboo as Aesthetic in Pipes

May 15, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

3 Comments

The intentionality behind the use of bamboo in pipe making extends beyond the material itself — creativity flourishes in the bamboo aesthetic even when other materials take its place. Many artisan pipe makers evoke the visual cues of bamboo through alternative mediums like briar, meerschaum, boxwood, silver, and more. This is the final installment ... Read More

Top Ten Most Popular Maduro Cigars

May 14, 2026 by Davin Hylton

1 Comment

Maduro wrappers are some of the most versatile in the cigar world, wrapping smokes that range from mild and light to powerhouses that test the mettle of even the most seasoned aficionado. Given Maduro's versatility, it's no surprise that it's become the wrapper of choice for a number of popular cigars, its rich, fermented flavor profile adding a depth of complexity to any blend. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Inside J. Davis Pipe Shop

May 14, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting one of the grandfathers of modern American pipe making and a good friend of mine, Jody Davis, in his shop. While we were hanging out, naturally I had some questions for him about his start in pipe making, his general philosophy ... Read More

Tobacco Selections: Cornell & Diehl Eight State Burley

May 13, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

1 Comment

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

3 Comments

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

4 Comments

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

1 Comment

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

3 Comments

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

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: May 2026

May 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

1 Comment

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

Recent

Drew Estate Undercrown El Tigre Dominicano

Bamboo as Aesthetic in Pipes

Top Ten Most Popular Maduro Cigars

All Pipes Considered: Inside J. Davis Pipe Shop

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

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: May 2026

Smokingpipes.com