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A Guide to Pipes and Antiquing

A Guide to Pipes and Antiquing

August 6, 2026 by Truett Smith
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When I was growing up, my mother enjoyed restoring old furniture in her spare time (when she had it). Odorous mélanges of turpentine, paint remover, and wood stain often permeated the garage while her latest project occupied the back corner, paint chips and crusted rags surrounding. Honestly, I don't remember seeing her work on many pieces, but she must have ... Read More
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Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide

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
Round Table Coffee & Tobacco Pairing

Round Table Coffee & Tobacco Pairing

August 5, 2026 by Shane Ireland
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Welcome to another roundtable discussion. Today we are joined by our longtime friend, Bo Parker, Director of Roastery Operations at Methodical Coffee, to chat about coffee and tobacco pairings. ... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Bourbon Cask

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Bourbon Cask

August 4, 2026 by Shane Ireland
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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Summer is upon us, and that means that it is officially Sun Bear season. Today I'm here to talk about the 2026 release of Cornell & Diehl's most popular Small Batch, Sun Bear — this year, Sun Bear Bourbon Cask. One of the things about Sun Bear ... Read More
Sun Bear Bourbon Cask with Vic Seested and Jeremy Reeves

Sun Bear Bourbon Cask with Vic Seested and Jeremy Reeves

July 31, 2026 by Kayla Ivan
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The most popular Small Batch by C&D, Sun Bear, is so beloved for a reason: it features a distinct honey in every edition, altering the experience of Sun Bear based on the varietal used, where it came from, and how the honey was prepared before it was incorporated into the blend. Let's take a look at this year's iteration, Sun Bear Bourbon Cask ... Read More
Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

July 31, 2026 by Isabelle Kern
August is upon us, and with it, we have six fresh images of cigars for download in two high-resolution formats for the cigar lover's desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month ... Read More
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A Guide to Pipes and Antiquing

A Guide to Pipes and Antiquing

August 6, 2026 by Truett Smith
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When I was growing up, my mother enjoyed restoring old furniture in her spare time (when she had it). Odorous mélanges of turpentine, paint remover, and wood stain often permeated the garage while her latest project occupied the back corner, paint chips and crusted rags surrounding. Honestly, I don't remember seeing her work on many pieces, but she must have ... Read More
Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

July 24, 2026 by Isabelle Kern
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Believe it or not, August is right around the corner, signaling the dog days of summer and making way for all the fall festivities to come in the next few months. We have eight fresh pipe images — for download in two high-resolution formats — for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for another round of photos ... Read More
Peterson Archive Collection 2026: Vintage Series Revived

Peterson Archive Collection 2026: Vintage Series Revived

July 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan
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Peterson's Archive Collection series has featured Pipe of the Year models from years past, revived in faithful renditions of the original releases. For 2026, the Archive Collection extends to vintage series from Peterson's past as well as a Pipe of the Year edition, across various shapes and finishes in a limited-production extension. Step back in time and discover Peterson's Archive Collection, available now in limited quantities. ... Read More
Giacomo Penzo: Artisan Craftsman, Peterson's Pipe Specialist, and Pipe Wizard

Giacomo Penzo: Artisan Craftsman, Peterson's Pipe Specialist, and Pipe Wizard

July 17, 2026 by Kayla Ivan
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Inspiration takes shape for artisan pipe makers in a variety of ways, whether from an artistic background or one of design prowess. For Italian pipe maker, Giacomo Penzo, the latter rings true, and the young craftsman has harnessed his skills and further strengthened them as Pipe Specialist ... Read More
Show Us Your Pipe Collection: John McElheny

Show Us Your Pipe Collection: John McElheny

July 10, 2026 by Stephen Mawby
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I am here for the first of a series where we talk with pipe smokers and pipe collectors about their pipe collections. I'm here with John McElheny, Pipe Specialist here at Smokingpipes. He started out as a Copywriter describing the pipes that you see on the website, and now he evaluates a lot of the estate pipes ... Read More
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Round Table Coffee & Tobacco Pairing

Round Table Coffee & Tobacco Pairing

August 5, 2026 by Shane Ireland
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Welcome to another roundtable discussion. Today we are joined by our longtime friend, Bo Parker, Director of Roastery Operations at Methodical Coffee, to chat about coffee and tobacco pairings. ... Read More
Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Bourbon Cask

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Bourbon Cask

August 4, 2026 by Shane Ireland
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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Summer is upon us, and that means that it is officially Sun Bear season. Today I'm here to talk about the 2026 release of Cornell & Diehl's most popular Small Batch, Sun Bear — this year, Sun Bear Bourbon Cask. One of the things about Sun Bear ... Read More
Sun Bear Bourbon Cask with Vic Seested and Jeremy Reeves

Sun Bear Bourbon Cask with Vic Seested and Jeremy Reeves

July 31, 2026 by Kayla Ivan
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The most popular Small Batch by C&D, Sun Bear, is so beloved for a reason: it features a distinct honey in every edition, altering the experience of Sun Bear based on the varietal used, where it came from, and how the honey was prepared before it was incorporated into the blend. Let's take a look at this year's iteration, Sun Bear Bourbon Cask ... Read More
Cornell & Diehl's Sun Bear Returns: Introducing the Bourbon Cask Edition

Cornell & Diehl's Sun Bear Returns: Introducing the Bourbon Cask Edition

July 29, 2026 by Davin Hylton
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Jeremy Reeves of Cornell & Diehl walks us through this year's edition of the brand's popular summertime Small Batch release, Sun Bear — this time featuring black mangrove honey aged in a bourbon barrel ... Read More
Mystery Review: July 2026

Mystery Review: July 2026

July 24, 2026 by Andrew Wike
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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 July's edition, our Inquisitor is Bo Parker, Director of Roastery Operations at Methodical Coffee. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly guess the tobacco he's presented to us? A Mystery Review first also shakes up the game ... Read More
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Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: August 2026

July 31, 2026 by Isabelle Kern
August is upon us, and with it, we have six fresh images of cigars for download in two high-resolution formats for the cigar lover's desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month ... Read More
Lost & Found Give a F*CK Cigars — Supporting Pets In Need

Lost & Found Give a F*CK Cigars — Supporting Pets In Need

 July 28, 2026 by Kayla Ivan
Give a F*CK is a meaningful cigar for Lost & Found, first released last year in partnership with Project Unleashed at the Miami Veterinary Foundation. The cigar raised funds for their monthly, volunteer-powered clinics serving the pets of those in need. This year, Robert Caldwell is proud to support their initiatives again — Give a F*CK cigars ... Read More
The Story Behind Casdagli Cigars' Daughters of the Wind with Jeremy Casdagli

The Story Behind Casdagli Cigars' Daughters of the Wind with Jeremy Casdagli

July 17, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell
I am here with Jeremy Casdagli of Casdagli Cigars. Today we want to talk to you about something new from the Daughters of the Wind line, the Rosado, as well as share the story of Casdagli and the line's inspiration. ... Read More
Top 10 Best-Selling Broadleaf Cigars

Top 10 Best-Selling Broadleaf Cigars

July 16, 2026 by Davin Hylton
One of the most prized tobacco varietals, Broadleaf — named so for its broad, bushy leaves — delivers exceptional flavor and strength. Today, we present the top 10 best-selling Broadleaf cigars at Smokingpipes — a guide to hopefully inspire you to explore this beloved leaf. ... Read More
Toscano Toscanello: Tiny Cigars That Pack Big Flavors

Toscano Toscanello: Tiny Cigars That Pack Big Flavors

July 14, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell
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Today we are talking about Toscano cigars, specifically the tiny Toscanellos, including the new Toscanello Limoncello ... Read More
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Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide

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?

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

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

May 22, 2025 by Kayla Ivan
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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)

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

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
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