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Briar vs. Meerschaum vs. Corn Cob Pipes: What Makes Them Different?

Briar vs. Meerschaum vs. Corn Cob Pipes: What Makes Them Different?

April 15, 2026 by Chris Herath

Today we are here to discuss a topic that a lot of people have asked about in the comments section: should I get a briar, Meerschaum, or a corn cob pipe? Let's dive into these pipe materials and what makes them subtly different. Keep in mind that all of them are great options and none are "better" than the others; it all depends on your personal preferences for aesthetics and functionality. ... Read More

The History and Introduction of Bamboo in Pipe Making

The History and Introduction of Bamboo in Pipe Making

April 10, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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A range of unique materials are used in pipe making, for everything from stummels to accents and stems. One fascinating material is bamboo. With hundreds of species and an array of uses, the world of bamboo is intriguing, and today we will explore its history ... Read More

Tatuaje's Brown Label: The Original Release

Tatuaje's Brown Label: The Original Release

April 9, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

If you ever wanted to know what a Cuban cigar tastes like without actually smoking a Cuban cigar, this is your answer. This is Tatuaje's Brown Label. ... Read More

Oversized Selections for Lengthy Smokes

Oversized Selections for Lengthy Smokes

April 8, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

Pipes come in all shapes and sizes. Today's list is dedicated to the oversized pipes that make lengthy smokes possible, including a few long-stemmed selections. Sit back, relax, and savor the smoking experience with these larger pipes ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Hoodoo Ridge

Tasting Notes: Hoodoo Ridge

April 7, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. I'm still on a mission to smoke my way through the entirety of the new Summit series by Cornell & Diehl and Jeremy Reeves. Now I am moving on to the second one of the four blends from the series ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: J.T. Cooke

All Pipes Considered: J.T. Cooke

April 2, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I'm here today with a very special guest, Mr. Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand, who is visiting us at Smokingpipes. We'll be chatting about the illustrious career of J.T. Cooke, who is very near and dear to Steve, and some standout selections ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2026

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: April 2026

April 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

Can you believe it's already April? Now that spring is in full swing, we can look forward to simple joys outside, like going for leisurely walks in the evening, perhaps with the trusted companion of a favorite pipe! We are pleased to share eight fresh images available for download ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Palmetto Balkan

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Palmetto Balkan

March 31, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Today I'm here to talk about the long-awaited return of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Palmetto Balkan. Palmetto Balkan is, for me personally, one of the more memorable English blends that Jeremy and his team at C&D have put out ... Read More

Palmetto Balkan by Cornell & Diehl Returns

Palmetto Balkan by Cornell & Diehl Returns

March 31, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Tobacco production adapts and shifts over time based on many global factors — social, political, environmental, and ecological — impacting availability and consistency in the leaf tobacco blenders utilize. One of these long-lost varietals, Syrian Latakia, was the inspiration for Palmetto Balkan — a blend harkening to Balkan mixtures of old through Cornell & Diehl's proprietary Latakia processing ... Read More

Mystery Review: March 2026

Mystery Review: March 2026

March 30, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

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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 March's edition, our guest Inquisitor is Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly guess the tobacco he's presented to us? Join us ... Read More

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