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Casings vs. Toppings In Pipe-Tobacco Blends

July 22, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, recently discussed a topic that has been a bit controversial or contentious perhaps over the years: casing versus topping in pipe tobacco. ... Read More

Peterson Archive Collection 2026: Vintage Series Revived

July 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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

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

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

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

Peterson Archive Collection 2026: Vintage Series Revived

July 21, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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

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

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

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl's Summit Series: Watchman's Reach

July 7, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Today I am continuing my journey through Cornell & Diehl's new Summit series, a series inspired by national parks, smoking Watchman's Reach. ... Read More

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

Casings vs. Toppings In Pipe-Tobacco Blends

July 22, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, recently discussed a topic that has been a bit controversial or contentious perhaps over the years: casing versus topping in pipe tobacco. ... Read More

Mystery Review: June 2026

June 30, 2026 by Stephen Mawby

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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 June's edition, our Inquisitor is Nicole Weed, our Digital Media Creator on the Marketing team. Will her mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly guess the tobacco she's presented to us? Join us as we discuss what we think this mystery smoke ... 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

Round Table: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Midnight Orchard

June 23, 2026 by Alan Britt

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We are back for another roundtable discussion with esteemed Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, Jeremy Reeves, to chat about and smoke the latest Small Batch, the first Aromatic from the line: Midnight Orchard ... 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

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

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

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

History of Cigar Boxes

July 10, 2026 by Davin Hylton

The history of cigar boxes traces the history of the cigar industry itself — telling a sweeping story of innovation, regulation, commerce, and advertisement. More than simple packaging, the cigar box — at once an organizational unit, billboard, art piece, and collector's item — offers a unique lens into ... Read More

Caldwell's Eastern Standard Cigars: Not Your Daddy's Connecticut

July 9, 2026 by Chris Herath

Eastern Standard was one of the first three core releases when Robert Caldwell started the Caldwell brand over 10 years ago, alongside The King Is Dead and Long Live the King. In this edition of Smoke Rings, I sat down with Andy Wike to smoke Eastern Standard and talk through what makes it different from a typical Connecticut cigar. ... 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

How to Care for Vulcanite Stems

March 7, 2025 by Rose Kiser

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Pipes are deceptively simple. They're blocks of wood, for the most part, carved into a bowl with a stem. That's the simplest description of a pipe, it may even be the description you used when you started smoking. But as we begin to learn about the technical parts ... Read More

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

Casings vs. Toppings In Pipe-Tobacco Blends

Peterson Archive Collection 2026: Vintage Series Revived

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

Top 10 Best-Selling Broadleaf Cigars

Toscano Toscanello: Tiny Cigars That Pack Big Flavors

Peterson Archive Collection 2026: Vintage Series Revived

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

Show Us Your Pipe Collection: John McElheny

Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl's Summit Series: Watchman's Reach

The Collector's First Grail Pipe

Casings vs. Toppings In Pipe-Tobacco Blends

Mystery Review: June 2026

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

Round Table: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Midnight Orchard

Cornell & Diehl Midnight Orchard: A Small Batch Aromatic

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

Top 10 Best-Selling Broadleaf Cigars

Toscano Toscanello: Tiny Cigars That Pack Big Flavors

History of Cigar Boxes

Caldwell's Eastern Standard Cigars: Not Your Daddy's Connecticut

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

How to Care for Vulcanite Stems

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