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What A 3,000 Square Foot Humidor Looks Like

August 13, 2026 by Kane Coles

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Want to see what a 3,000-square-foot humidor looks like? Tyler Caldwell and I are here to share some insights into our humidor here at Smokingpipes, and answer some commonly asked questions ... Read More

Seattle Pipe Club: The Definitive Guide (with Jeremy Reeves)

August 12, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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We're here today to talk about the Seattle Pipe Club project. As many of you out there know, Seattle Pipe Club has been a cult-classic favorite among the community for many years now, and within the last two years, production shifted from Sutliff ... Read More

Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide

August 7, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Summer — a time for BBQs, beach trips, and fun in the sun. But with summer fun comes summer heat, and a unique set of challenges for our beloved hobby. Our own Kayla Ivan explored this topic in a previous post, but now that we're deep in the dog days of summer, we wanted to discuss some additional ... Read More

A Guide to Pipes and Antiquing

August 6, 2026 by Truett Smith

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When I was growing up, my mother enjoyed restoring old furniture in her spare time (when she had it). Odorous mélanges of turpentine, paint remover, and wood stain often permeated the garage while her latest project occupied the back corner, paint chips and crusted rags surrounding. Honestly, I don't remember seeing her work on many pieces, but she must have ... Read More

Round Table Coffee & Tobacco Pairing

August 5, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another roundtable discussion. Today we are joined by our longtime friend, Bo Parker, Director of Roastery Operations at Methodical Coffee, to chat about coffee and tobacco pairings. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Bourbon Cask

August 4, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Summer is upon us, and that means that it is officially Sun Bear season. Today I'm here to talk about the 2026 release of Cornell & Diehl's most popular Small Batch, Sun Bear — this year, Sun Bear Bourbon Cask. One of the things about Sun Bear ... Read More

Sun Bear Bourbon Cask with Vic Seested and Jeremy Reeves

July 31, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The most popular Small Batch by C&D, Sun Bear, is so beloved for a reason: it features a distinct honey in every edition, altering the experience of Sun Bear based on the varietal used, where it came from, and how the honey was prepared before it was incorporated into the blend. Let's take a look at this year's iteration, Sun Bear Bourbon Cask ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

July 31, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

August is upon us, and with it, we have six fresh images of cigars for download in two high-resolution formats for the cigar lover's desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month ... Read More

Cornell & Diehl's Sun Bear Returns: Introducing the Bourbon Cask Edition

July 29, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Jeremy Reeves of Cornell & Diehl walks us through this year's edition of the brand's popular summertime Small Batch release, Sun Bear — this time featuring black mangrove honey aged in a bourbon barrel ... Read More

Lost & Found Give a F*CK Cigars — Supporting Pets In Need

July 28, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

Give a F*CK is a meaningful cigar for Lost & Found, first released last year in partnership with Project Unleashed at the Miami Veterinary Foundation. The cigar raised funds for their monthly, volunteer-powered clinics serving the pets of those in need. This year, Robert Caldwell is proud to support their initiatives again — Give a F*CK cigars ... Read More

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What A 3,000 Square Foot Humidor Looks Like

Seattle Pipe Club: The Definitive Guide (with Jeremy Reeves)

Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide

A Guide to Pipes and Antiquing

Round Table Coffee & Tobacco Pairing

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Bourbon Cask

Sun Bear Bourbon Cask with Vic Seested and Jeremy Reeves

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

Cornell & Diehl's Sun Bear Returns: Introducing the Bourbon Cask Edition

Lost & Found Give a F*CK Cigars — Supporting Pets In Need

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