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First Pipe Stories: Sykes Wilford

September 18, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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When one learns about something and lives it so closely, it can be hard to remember a time that the knowledge one has wasn't there. I spoke with Sykes Wilford, who needs no introduction as Founder and CEO of Smokingpipes and Laudisi, about his first pipe story, and although he shared as many anecdotes as he could recall at this time, he was honest ... Read More

Peterson Christmas 2026: Annual Holiday Pipes

September 16, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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I'm joined here today by Joshua Burgess, Vice President for Manufacturing over at Peterson. We're going to talk today about one of my favorite annual releases from Peterson: the Christmas pipe ... Read More

Introducing Methodical Coffee at Smokingpipes

September 15, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I recently visited Methodical Coffee Roasters in Greenville, South Carolina, to sit down with my good friend, Bo Parker, Director of Roastery Operations, to discuss various coffee varietals and taste a bunch of them with the goal of selecting a handful of coffees ... 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

The 10th Iteration of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake

September 10, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In this episode of Tobacco Selections, Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discusses this year's Small Batch Carolina Red Flake — this year's release marking 10 years that the fan-favorite CRF has been in C&D's portfolio, celebrating flue-cured tobaccos ... Read More

First Pipe Stories: Sykes Wilford

September 18, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

1 Comment

When one learns about something and lives it so closely, it can be hard to remember a time that the knowledge one has wasn't there. I spoke with Sykes Wilford, who needs no introduction as Founder and CEO of Smokingpipes and Laudisi, about his first pipe story, and although he shared as many anecdotes as he could recall at this time, he was honest ... Read More

Peterson Christmas 2026: Annual Holiday Pipes

September 16, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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I'm joined here today by Joshua Burgess, Vice President for Manufacturing over at Peterson. We're going to talk today about one of my favorite annual releases from Peterson: the Christmas pipe ... Read More

Introducing Methodical Coffee at Smokingpipes

September 15, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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I recently visited Methodical Coffee Roasters in Greenville, South Carolina, to sit down with my good friend, Bo Parker, Director of Roastery Operations, to discuss various coffee varietals and taste a bunch of them with the goal of selecting a handful of coffees ... Read More

The Art of the Sandblast: Inside the 2026 Global Pipe-Making Exposition

September 9, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Every year, the Global Pipe-Making Exposition gives artisan carvers around the world a single unifying theme and asks each to submit a piece built around it. This year's theme is the art of sandblasting, a subject the Exposition has not revisited since 2016. In the decade since, the Exposition has grown well beyond its original scope, expanding from an American showcase into a truly global one, and this year's participants were encouraged to approach sandblasting ... Read More

Pipe Smoking Pet Peeves

August 28, 2026 by Truett Smith

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No matter how much I love something, there's always something I find irritating. Nothing is perfect. Popcorn is one of my favorite snacks, but damn, it's frustrating having to pick it out of my teeth. Pipe smoking is no exception: While it's been one of my most enjoyed pastimes for ... 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

The 10th Iteration of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake

September 10, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In this episode of Tobacco Selections, Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discusses this year's Small Batch Carolina Red Flake — this year's release marking 10 years that the fan-favorite CRF has been in C&D's portfolio, celebrating flue-cured tobaccos ... Read More

Tasting Notes: Per Jensen Limited-Edition Aftensmad

September 8, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I'm very excited to be talking about something very special: the first limited edition in the Per Jensen line of tobaccos produced by Cornell & Diehl and Jeremy Reeves: Aftensmad. ... Read More

Per Jensen Aftensmad: The First Limited-Edition Blend in the Legacy Collection

September 4, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Per Jensen's influence in the pipe-tobacco industry cannot be understated — he spent decades as Mac Baren's master blender and was notably the creator of the HH line. With the launch of Per Jensen tobacco, he drew on a lifelong love of pipe-tobacco blending to create refined smoking experiences. The Legacy Collection, representing Per's tribute to his father ... Read More

Cornell & Diehl's Summit Series Silent Spire: A New Regular-Production Blend

September 1, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I am continuing my journey through Cornell & Diehl's Summit series, inspired by national parks and landmarks specific to those national parks. This is the newest addition to the line: Silent Spire, inspired by Crater Lake's ... 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

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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

Caldwell Eastern Standard Silk Road with Shane Ireland

August 28, 2026 by Andrew Wike

I sat down with Shane Ireland to give you an introduction to Caldwell's Eastern Standard Silk Road, our latest Smokingpipes-exclusive cigar, now available on-site. ... Read More

History of Cigar Bands

August 21, 2026 by Davin Hylton

The band — that subtle flourish at the head of every cigar, the signpost that attests to a blend's origin and name — has told the same story for nearly two centuries: this cigar is worth your time. But where did the cigar band originate, and why has it stayed so central to the craft ... 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

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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)

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

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

First Pipe Stories: Sykes Wilford

Peterson Christmas 2026: Annual Holiday Pipes

Introducing Methodical Coffee at Smokingpipes

Ten Best-Selling Caldwell Cigar Company Cigars

The 10th Iteration of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake

First Pipe Stories: Sykes Wilford

Peterson Christmas 2026: Annual Holiday Pipes

Introducing Methodical Coffee at Smokingpipes

The Art of the Sandblast: Inside the 2026 Global Pipe-Making Exposition

Pipe Smoking Pet Peeves

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

The 10th Iteration of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Carolina Red Flake

Tasting Notes: Per Jensen Limited-Edition Aftensmad

Per Jensen Aftensmad: The First Limited-Edition Blend in the Legacy Collection

Cornell & Diehl's Summit Series Silent Spire: A New Regular-Production Blend

Ten Best-Selling Caldwell Cigar Company Cigars

These Cigars Are Better Than Any Cuban

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: September 2026

Caldwell Eastern Standard Silk Road with Shane Ireland

History of Cigar Bands

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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