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Mystery Review: July 2026

July 24, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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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 July's edition, our Inquisitor is Bo Parker, Director of Roastery Operations at Methodical Coffee. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly guess the tobacco he's presented to us? A Mystery Review first also shakes up the game ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

July 24, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

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Believe it or not, August is right around the corner, signaling the dog days of summer and making way for all the fall festivities to come in the next few months. We have eight fresh pipe 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 ... Read More

Casings vs. Toppings In Pipe-Tobacco Blends

July 22, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, recently discussed a topic that has been a bit controversial or contentious perhaps over the years: casing versus topping in pipe tobacco. ... Read More

Peterson Archive Collection 2026: Vintage Series Revived

July 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Peterson's Archive Collection series has featured Pipe of the Year models from years past, revived in faithful renditions of the original releases. For 2026, the Archive Collection extends to vintage series from Peterson's past as well as a Pipe of the Year edition, across various shapes and finishes in a limited-production extension. Step back in time and discover Peterson's Archive Collection, available now in limited quantities. ... Read More

The Story Behind Casdagli Cigars' Daughters of the Wind with Jeremy Casdagli

July 17, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

I am here with Jeremy Casdagli of Casdagli Cigars. Today we want to talk to you about something new from the Daughters of the Wind line, the Rosado, as well as share the story of Casdagli and the line's inspiration. ... Read More

Giacomo Penzo: Artisan Craftsman, Peterson's Pipe Specialist, and Pipe Wizard

July 17, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Inspiration takes shape for artisan pipe makers in a variety of ways, whether from an artistic background or one of design prowess. For Italian pipe maker, Giacomo Penzo, the latter rings true, and the young craftsman has harnessed his skills and further strengthened them as Pipe Specialist ... Read More

Top 10 Best-Selling Broadleaf Cigars

July 16, 2026 by Davin Hylton

One of the most prized tobacco varietals, Broadleaf — named so for its broad, bushy leaves — delivers exceptional flavor and strength. Today, we present the top 10 best-selling Broadleaf cigars at Smokingpipes — a guide to hopefully inspire you to explore this beloved leaf. ... Read More

Toscano Toscanello: Tiny Cigars That Pack Big Flavors

July 14, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

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Today we are talking about Toscano cigars, specifically the tiny Toscanellos, including the new Toscanello Limoncello ... Read More

History of Cigar Boxes

July 10, 2026 by Davin Hylton

The history of cigar boxes traces the history of the cigar industry itself — telling a sweeping story of innovation, regulation, commerce, and advertisement. More than simple packaging, the cigar box — at once an organizational unit, billboard, art piece, and collector's item — offers a unique lens into ... Read More

Show Us Your Pipe Collection: John McElheny

July 10, 2026 by Stephen Mawby