Articles by Kayla Ivan | Smokingpipes Daily Reader

The Collector's First Grail Pipe

July 2, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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magine this: a perfect moment occurs while scrolling through Smokingpipes. The stars align, you're in your comfiest spot on the couch, and you find the pipe. Not just any pipe... your grail pipe. Today a few of my colleagues share ... Read More

Low Country Crescent Rising: Inspired by the Battle of Sullivan's Island

June 26, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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With the Moultrie flag valiantly raised after being struck down by British Naval bombardment, South Carolina's troops rose to the challenge at the Battle of Sullivan's Island in 1776, winning the Patriots' first major battle during the Revolutionary War. The latest ... Read More

Cornell & Diehl Midnight Orchard: A Small Batch Aromatic

June 19, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Experience the Midnight Orchard — the first true Aromatic blend in Cornell & Diehl's celebrated Small Batch line. This blend was an opportunity for Jeremy Reeves and the team at C&D to innovate and re-imagine the Aromatic genre through the experimental and creative lens of Small Batch. Midnight Orchard will be available ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Josh Burgess

June 11, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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I had the pleasure of chatting with Josh Burgess, Vice President of Manufacturing, recently about his first pipe story. Every pipe smoker has one, whether it's simple or silly. Josh's curiosity for the pipe began as a child, and he used his creativity and his surroundings to start his journey into pipe ... Read More

Tobacco Selections: Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Midnight Orchard

June 11, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In this edition of Tobacco Selections, Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discussed a very special upcoming release: Small Batch Midnight Orchard. Midnight Orchard is a distinguished blend and is the first true Aromatic in the Small Batch line. ... Read More

Guide to Aromatics with Jeremy Reeves

June 4, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In this video, Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discusses a category of blends that may have an image problem with some pipe smokers, and that is Aromatics. Stay on the lookout for a new Small Batch blend coming soon, inspired by the concept of a midnight ... Read More

Breaking Down the G.L. Pease Zeitgeist Collection & Introducing Metropolis

May 26, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The parallels between pipe-tobacco blending and artistic movements are quite intriguing to consider, and G.L. Pease's Zeitgeist Collection draws connections in striking ways. The fifth entry in this series, Metropolis, is now available on-site, paying homage to the Art Deco movement with an English blend. Today we will dive into the Zeitgeist Collection ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Andy Wike

May 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Everyone has a first pipe story. Whether you think yours is a "good" one is up for debate. Recently I shared Shane Ireland's first pipe story and it seemed to resonate with several of you, and was enjoyable to learn and read about. So, without further ado ... Read More

Bamboo as Aesthetic in Pipes

May 15, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The intentionality behind the use of bamboo in pipe making extends beyond the material itself — creativity flourishes in the bamboo aesthetic even when other materials take its place. Many artisan pipe makers evoke the visual cues of bamboo through alternative mediums like briar, meerschaum, boxwood, silver, and more. This is the final installment ... Read More

Tobacco Selections: Cornell & Diehl Eight State Burley

May 13, 2026 by Kayla Ivan