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Heavy Hitters: Our Favorite Strong Pipe Tobaccos

October 14, 2026 by Andrew Wike

One of the questions we hear most often, both in the comments and through our customer service team, is simple: What are the strongest pipe tobaccos worth trying? In this video, Andy Wike and Steve Mawby each bring two of their personal favorites to the table ... Read More

Gurkha Tres Decadas Cigar with Juan Lopez

October 9, 2026 by Kane Coles

I had the opportunity to sit down with Juan Lopez, Vice President of Gurkha Cigars, to celebrate his 30 years in the cigar industry and introduce their latest cigar: Tres Decadas, now available on-site. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Seattle Pipe Club Hogshead

October 8, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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When Sutliff Tobacco closed its doors, the future of Seattle Pipe Club's cult-favorite blends was briefly in question. Now, with Cornell & Diehl producing them on the original equipment from the original recipes, the lineup is back, and Shane Ireland is revisiting ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Halloween 2026 Pipes

October 7, 2026 by Andrew Wike

5 Comments

Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today I'm joined by John McElheny, one of our pipe specialists, to talk about something a little spooky: Peterson's Halloween pipes for 2026. ... Read More

Smokingpipes Roasts x Methodical Coffee: Introducing Specialty Coffee at Smokingpipes

October 2, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

Coffee and pipe tobacco go hand in hand. In many cases, you might be pairing coffees with your tobaccos without intending to. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast with all the gadgets to brew that perfect cup ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Halloween 2026 Pipes

October 7, 2026 by Andrew Wike

5 Comments

Welcome back to another episode of All Pipes Considered. Today I'm joined by John McElheny, one of our pipe specialists, to talk about something a little spooky: Peterson's Halloween pipes for 2026. ... Read More

Smokingpipes Roasts x Methodical Coffee: Introducing Specialty Coffee at Smokingpipes

October 2, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

Coffee and pipe tobacco go hand in hand. In many cases, you might be pairing coffees with your tobaccos without intending to. Whether you're a coffee enthusiast with all the gadgets to brew that perfect cup ... Read More

The Art of the Charring Light

October 1, 2026 by Truett Smith

14 Comments

In many ways, I've become worse at smoking a pipe as I've become more experienced. When packing the chamber, tamping pressure, and smoking cadence weren't second nature, I paid more attention to those various techniques. Now, though, it's easy to take those processes for granted as I subconsciously go through the motions without much consideration or intentionality. Ironically ... Read More

Mystery Review: September 2026

September 30, 2026 by John McElheny

Welcome to another episode of Mystery Review, our monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mystery tobacco. For September's edition, our Inquisitor is Joel Fruits, Merchandizing Manager for Smokingpipes. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly guess the tobacco ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

September 30, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

Autumn has arrived, and October brings all the spookiness and happy haunts one could want. We have eight fresh pipe images — for download in two high-resolution formats — ... Read More

Heavy Hitters: Our Favorite Strong Pipe Tobaccos

October 14, 2026 by Andrew Wike

One of the questions we hear most often, both in the comments and through our customer service team, is simple: What are the strongest pipe tobaccos worth trying? In this video, Andy Wike and Steve Mawby each bring two of their personal favorites to the table ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Seattle Pipe Club Hogshead

October 8, 2026 by Shane Ireland

2 Comments

When Sutliff Tobacco closed its doors, the future of Seattle Pipe Club's cult-favorite blends was briefly in question. Now, with Cornell & Diehl producing them on the original equipment from the original recipes, the lineup is back, and Shane Ireland is revisiting ... Read More

Top Pipe Tobacco Blends For Autumn

October 6, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

16 Comments

Autumn has arrived. This cozy time of the year is a favorite among many for an array of reasons: the beginning of the holidays, the return of tasty seasonal treats like pumpkin spice lattes and hot apple cider, and cool breezes. For the pipe smoker, autumn is a favorite, for it is the start of the unwritten smoking season, with the cold perfectly complementing the warmth of your bowl as you smoke tobaccos for 2024. ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Carolina Red Flake 2026

September 22, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. It's my favorite time of year — fall is here, the weather's cooling down, and it's prime pipe-smoking weather, which also means it's Carolina Red Flake season. Today I'm talking about this year's Carolina Red Flake by Jeremy Reeves ... Read More

Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake 2026 — New World Meets Old World

September 18, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Carolina Red Flake, Cornell & Diehl's annual Small Batch release, celebrates its 10th anniversary with an inspired tribute to flue-cured tobacco. Since its inception, CRF has represented C&D's perspective on the possibilities and flavors achievable in an all-Virginia blend. For 2026, C&D created a blend ... Read More

Gurkha Tres Decadas Cigar with Juan Lopez

October 9, 2026 by Kane Coles

I had the opportunity to sit down with Juan Lopez, Vice President of Gurkha Cigars, to celebrate his 30 years in the cigar industry and introduce their latest cigar: Tres Decadas, now available on-site. ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

September 25, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

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The autumn season has begun, and another new month calls for a new collection of cigar images to decorate your devices. We have six fresh images of cigars for October for download in two high-resolution formats for the cigar lover's desktop ... Read More

Ten Best-Selling Caldwell Cigar Company Cigars

September 11, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Known for pushing the envelope and taking risks, Caldwell Cigar Company has created delectable cigars since 2014. In just ten years, the company has exploded in popularity, in part thanks to the expert craftsmanship and high-quality leaf utilized, and also due to the dedication of the face behind the brand ... Read More

These Cigars Are Better Than Any Cuban

September 4, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

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We asked the team a loaded question: what beats a Cuban cigar? Tyler Caldwell sat down with Kane Coles, Chris Herath, and Alan Britt to make the case for four New World blends that go toe-to-toe with Cuban classics — and to talk candidly about why the Cuban market isn't what it used to be. ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

September 1, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

1 Comment

A new month calls for a new collection of cigar images to decorate your devices. We have seven fresh images of cigars for September for download in two high-resolution formats for the cigar lover's desktop and mobile backgrounds today. As always, be sure to check back ... Read More

Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide

August 7, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Summer — a time for BBQs, beach trips, and fun in the sun. But with summer fun comes summer heat, and a unique set of challenges for our beloved hobby. Our own Kayla Ivan explored this topic in a previous post, but now that we're deep in the dog days of summer, we wanted to discuss some additional ... Read More

What Makes A Great Beginner Pipe?

September 5, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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When you're just beginning your pipe-smoking journey, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the myriad brands, sizes, shapes, and styles of pipes available. Do you start with a straight or bent pipe? Briar or meer? And which stem material? While selecting your first pipe ... Read More

Summer and the Pipe Smoker: Conquering the Hobby in the Heat

May 22, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

4 Comments

As Memorial Day approaches, remembering and honoring the sacrifices of the bravest among us in the United States Military and unofficially commemorating the beginning of the summer season in the U.S., we'd like to describe a few ways your summer smokes can hopefully ... Read More

A Pipe-Smoker's Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)

March 21, 2025 by Truett Smith

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Today we're going to be talking about pipe smoking EDC, or everyday carry. EDC is a theme across numerous industries, but it's especially applicable to pipe smoking for those of us who like to smoke a pipe every day; We need a setup that allows us to do that as easily as possible. These are my essential tips ... Read More

Words Every Pipe Smoker Should Know: Pipe Terms

March 13, 2025 by Kayla Ivan

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If you're new to pipe smoking, you've probably already noticed we have some pretty unique jargon. When we write our pipe descriptions, blog posts, and newsletters, we try to describe the pipes as accurately as possible; often that means using a specific set of terms recognized by the pipe community to mean very ... Read More

Top Pipe Tobacco Blends For Autumn

Heavy Hitters: Our Favorite Strong Pipe Tobaccos

Gurkha Tres Decadas Cigar with Juan Lopez

Tasting Notes: Seattle Pipe Club Hogshead

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Halloween 2026 Pipes

Smokingpipes Roasts x Methodical Coffee: Introducing Specialty Coffee at Smokingpipes

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Halloween 2026 Pipes

Smokingpipes Roasts x Methodical Coffee: Introducing Specialty Coffee at Smokingpipes

The Art of the Charring Light

Mystery Review: September 2026

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

Heavy Hitters: Our Favorite Strong Pipe Tobaccos

Tasting Notes: Seattle Pipe Club Hogshead

Top Pipe Tobacco Blends For Autumn

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Carolina Red Flake 2026

Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake 2026 — New World Meets Old World

Gurkha Tres Decadas Cigar with Juan Lopez

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: October 2026

Ten Best-Selling Caldwell Cigar Company Cigars

These Cigars Are Better Than Any Cuban

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide

What Makes A Great Beginner Pipe?

Summer and the Pipe Smoker: Conquering the Hobby in the Heat

A Pipe-Smoker's Guide to Everyday Carry (EDC)

Words Every Pipe Smoker Should Know: Pipe Terms

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