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The History of Peterson St. Patrick's Day Pipes

March 15, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Peterson's St. Patrick's Day pipe series represents one of the longest-standing annual traditions for the Irish marque. They have been in production since 1998 with the very first release, dubbed "Tri-Colour," or "St. Patrick's Day" pipes, due to the featured colors of the Irish flag in the pipes' accents. Last year, Peterson ... Read More

Plasencia Cigars: Brand Spotlight

March 14, 2024 by Alan Britt

Hi, everybody. I'm Alan from Smokingpipes, and today we're super excited to introduce a new brand to the portfolio, on our site and in our brick-and-mortar stores. It's a brand that really doesn't need an introduction, although they've only been around for about seven years: Plasencia Cigars. ... Read More

What is Deertongue?

March 13, 2024 by Rose Kiser

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Sometimes it pays to know what you're smoking. As much as one can love a robust straight Virginia or a complex English, you get used to seeing the same couple of components mentioned. But then you look at a component list and see something new and are left asking: what the hell is that? One recent example for me ... Read More

Paddy Larrigan's 100th Birthday

March 8, 2024 by Chuck Stanion

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It's difficult to imagine anyone who has more profoundly embodied and defined the workmanship and culture of Kapp & Peterson than Paddy Larrigan, who celebrated his 100th birthday on March 7th this month. Of those 100 years, he's spent most handcrafting pipes and training new craftspeople to do the same. Paddy was ... Read More

Smoke Rings: La Madrina Smokingpipes Exclusive

March 7, 2024 by Shane Ireland

Hey, everybody. I'm Shane Ireland. Welcome to another episode of Smoke Rings. I had the opportunity to talk with a very special guest, Mr. Ian Reith from Dapper Cigars. We discussed the Smokingpipes' exclusive La Madrina cigar, the first collaboration between Dapper and Smokingpipes. ... Read More

Top 10 Best-Selling Mac Baren Blends

March 6, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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Mac Baren began in 1826 as a small snuff and chewing-tobacco production facility in Svendborg, Denmark. Originally dubbed S. Bønnelyckes Tobaksfabrik, the factory continued for 60 years with little renown before its proprietor lost ownership in a poker game in 1887. The winner, then, traded it to Harald Halberg for a horse ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Erik Stokkebye Pipes

March 5, 2024 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of All Pipes Considered. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Erik Stokkebye about the 4th Generation brand and the pipes that evolved from his passion for tobacco. Watch our exclusive conversation and explore our array of Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation pipes, on-site now. ... Read More

Caldwell Cigar Company and Lost & Found Cigars Join Laudisi Enterprises

March 1, 2024 by Sykes Wilford

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Smokingpipes is pleased to announce that as of this morning, 3/1/24, Laudisi Enterprises has acquired boutique cigar companies Caldwell Cigar Co. and Lost & Found Cigars. Robert Caldwell and Juan Jaramillo, co-founders of Caldwell Cigar, will join Laudisi as shareholders and as part of the management team ... Read More

The Intriguing History and Superstitions of the Leap Year

February 29, 2024 by Kayla Ivan

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It's February 29th, making 2024 a Leap Year. The Leap Year is an incredible year for fans of the briar. An extra day to retreat into the comforts of our most cherished pipes and indulge in our favorite smokes is a splendid opportunity that only comes once every four years. The Leap Year, and Leap Days, have a complicated ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: February 2024

February 29, 2024 by Tyler Caldwell