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All Pipes Considered: Claudio Cavicchi Bologna 2022

December 16, 2022 by Andrew Wike

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On this special episode of All Pipes Considered, I sit down with Sykes Wilford to discuss the latest entry in Claudio Cavicchi's celebrated Bologna line. This year's edition represents Claudio's unique interpretation of a lesser-known legacy shape that's quite important to the Italian lexicon: the Captain Warren Calabash ... Read More

Grandpa and the Christmas Ice Storm

December 16, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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Grandpa and the 10 Tobys (all of his dogs were named Toby) had been preparing for Christmas all year, just as they always did. Grandpa was a fan of Christmas and believed in fulfilling all the details to make it magical, and the Tobys were willing to do anything asked of them, except to stop barking at the wind, which was cold and harsh that year of 1966 ... Read More

Best Cigar Cutters

December 14, 2022 by John McElheny

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Outside of the lighter, the cutter is a cigar smoker's most important tool, as the cap must be cut before the cigar is smokable. Sharpness and ease of use are paramount when selecting a cutter, and it's imperative that the chosen cutter starts and remains sharp over the course of its life. These essential features aren't exclusively relevant to any particular kind of cutter, but ... Read More

Introducing Glenn Tinsky Pipes

December 9, 2022 by Truett Smith

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The "breakfast-table" effect is a sociological phenomenon that helps explain why many children follow the same career paths as their parents. It regards the significance of at-home conversations about job details and work life, making them more likely to pursue a similar field. The New York Times reported in 2017 that children are up to nearly three ... Read More

Sixty Second Cigar Review: Warped's Upper Realm

December 8, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back, everyone, to another 60 Second Cigar Review. If this is your first time joining us, in this series Truett and I challenge ourselves by reviewing a new cigar each episode in under 60 seconds. For this installment, we've taken on Warped's highly anticipated Upper Realm cigar, which just shipped to retailers at the end of November. ... Read More

In Celebration of Mark Twain's Birthday

December 7, 2022 by Chuck Stanion

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One hundred and twelve years ago this week, Mark Twain delivered his 70th birthday speech at Delmonico's in New York. The dinner was held on December 5, 1905, a few days after his November 30 birthday. It's an interesting coincidence that another world-class satirist, Jonathan Swift, shares that birthday with Twain. Swift, sadly, did not smoke a pipe, but Twain smoked enough for both of them and more. ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Holiday Gift Guide 2022

December 2, 2022 by Davin Hylton

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If you're like me, odds are you have a difficult time finding perfect gifts for the loved ones in your life. It can be a daunting exercise for cigar smokers, as we tend to be particularly discriminating. With so many options, from cigars to tools to accessories, how does one know what that stogie-chewing uncle could possibly hope for in his stocking? We here at Smokingpipes understand that dilemma, so we've compiled a list to help alleviate everyone's gift-buying anxiety. Hopefully, our selection of cigar-smoking goodies can lead to a very happy holiday season. ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: December 2022

December 1, 2022 by Andrew Wike

It's time for another round of beautiful pipe smoking desktop backgrounds! As in previous months, we've compiled some of our favorite shots and artwork to share with you. Below you'll find eight unique images, split between desktop and mobile orientations and available for download in two high-resolution formats. They're ready for you to use however you'd like. Feel free to download and set them as your desktop or phone background, or print them out and hang 'em on your wall. ... Read More

Mystery Cigar Review: November 2022

November 30, 2022 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome back to the Mystery Cigar Review! This month, we're pleased to introduce Mr. Samuel Bowden, one of our intrepid Customer Service Representatives to the Inquisitor position. Fans of the Mystery Tobacco Review will recognize Sam from his trickery and guile with pipe tobacco, but this month, we're enlisting his wit regarding cigars. ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Holiday Gift Guide 2022

November 25, 2022 by Gabriel Bass