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Global Pipe-Making Exposition 2025: In Memoriam

August 12, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to 2025's Global Pipe-Making Exposition: In Memoriam. With this year's Global Pipe-Making Exposition, we've invited carvers from all around the world to pick one figure, whether it's an artisanal pipe maker, a brand owner, or a designer who's no longer with us that they would like to pay tribute to; someone who is influential not only to the broader pipe world, ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Pipe of the Year 2025

August 8, 2025 by Andrew Wike

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Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. We have something super special to talk about today, and that is Peterson's 2025 Pipe of the Year. In this video, we had the pleasure of chatting with Glen Whelan and Giacomo Penzo of Peterson in Ireland earlier this year on-location at the factory. Learn more about this exciting release as we continue celebrating 160 years ... Read More

Chuck Stanion: Prose as Craft

August 8, 2025 by Truett Smith

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"I don't want you to write about me, Truett."

"I know, Chuck, but Sykes and Andy really want an article commemorating you in light of your retirement. They've commissioned a portrait by Artur and everything."

"Yeah, but it's only retirement! Save it for when I'm truly gone ... Read More

Concerning Codgers

August 7, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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If you're a regular reader of the Daily Reader, then there is a decent chance you've seen my review series Codger Country, a series dedicated to highlighting the blends from yesteryear and giving my honest opinions. I think these classic blends are an important touchstone in our hobby, and for many served as a gateway into our hobby. Whether it was a family member smoking ... Read More

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

August 5, 2025 by Shane Ireland

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In this episode of Tasting Notes, I was able to discuss something very special. Sun Bear season has arrived, and Jeremy Reeves and his team at Cornell & Diehl have outdone themselves with a new iteration on this fan-favorite pipe tobacco. Today I will be smoking Small Batch: Sun Bear Navy Cask ... Read More

Small Batch: Sun Bear Navy Cask

August 1, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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Cornell & Diehl's most popular Small Batch blend, Sun Bear, is back for enjoyable summertime smoking. This year's submission is named Navy Cask, evoking the ancient practice of sailors who preserved tobacco by twisting it, moistening it with rum, and ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2025

August 1, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

The summer heat continues as we find ourselves already in August ... time just keeps jetting forward. A new month calls for a new set of desktop backgrounds to adorn your devices with the artistry and beauty of pipe making. ... Read More

Letter from the Editor: Transitions

July 31, 2025 by Chuck Stanion

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I don't know about you, but when I transition from one activity to another, it's an annoyance. If I'm awake, I don't like going to sleep. If I'm asleep, I don't like waking up. If I'm switching from one tobacco to another, it takes a while to embrace the new flavor profile. I don't like leaving home ... Read More

Mystery Review: July 2025

July 31, 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 July's edition, our guest Inquisitor is our very own Cassie Davison, Director of Merchandizing, in her first video as Inquisitor. Will her mysterious submission leave us bewildered ... Read More

The Confrérie Welcomes Two Smokingpipes Associates

July 25, 2025 by Chuck Stanion