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Our Fall Cigar Rotation

October 29, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

With the weather changing and cooler days finally rolling in, the cigars we reach for start to change, too. New flavors and new profiles seem to fit this time of year a little better. So Chris Herath, Kane Coles, Alan Britt, and I each picked two cigars from our fall rotation ... Read More

The Art of Cornell & Diehl

October 23, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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As the last tobacco manufacturer in the United States, Cornell & Diehl prides itself on creating everything by hand. That ethos extends not only to tobacco, but how it's showcased. Employing a wide range of creatives and craftspeople, C&D delivers the highest expression ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2026

October 23, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

As November ushers in crisp, late-autumn days, it's time for a fresh collection of cigar wallpapers. This month's six images are available to download in two high-resolution formats ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Blackbird Flamingo 2026, A Smokingpipes Exclusive

October 23, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

Blackbird's Flamingo Lancero is back for 2026, and this time it's spent a year resting in Blackbird's aging room. I sat down with Alan Britt, Kane Coles, and Miyagi Montes, National Sales Manager of Blackbird Cigars, to smoke through the second edition and look back on how this Smokingpipes exclusive ... Read More

The Apple Family: Exploring Apple Pipe Shapes

October 21, 2026 by Stephen Mawby

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The Apple is one of the most classic and recognizable pipe shapes, yet it features a remarkable number of variations. In the second installment of our series on pipe shapes, Truett Smith and I take a closer look at the Apple family, from the classic Dunhill 01 to the Diplomat, and the many variations ... Read More

The Apple Family: Exploring Apple Pipe Shapes

October 21, 2026 by Stephen Mawby

2 Comments

The Apple is one of the most classic and recognizable pipe shapes, yet it features a remarkable number of variations. In the second installment of our series on pipe shapes, Truett Smith and I take a closer look at the Apple family, from the classic Dunhill 01 to the Diplomat, and the many variations ... Read More

Cultivate, Curate, Collect: A How-To Guide to Pipe Collecting

October 16, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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What is the difference between a pipe smoker and a pipe collector?

The answer is twofold: To be a collector is to be both a curator and a cultivator, with one role growing out of the other. While a pipe smoker simply enjoys ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Halloween 2026 Pipes

October 7, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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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

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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

Best-Selling Burley Tobaccos

October 28, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Burley was first cultivated in 1864 and has been used in pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and cigarettes. As a component in pipe-tobacco blends, the air-cured leaf creates rich, earthy flavors that pair well with virtually any combination of other components; even when not the showcase ... Read More

The Art of Cornell & Diehl

October 23, 2026 by Davin Hylton

13 Comments

As the last tobacco manufacturer in the United States, Cornell & Diehl prides itself on creating everything by hand. That ethos extends not only to tobacco, but how it's showcased. Employing a wide range of creatives and craftspeople, C&D delivers the highest expression ... Read More

Heavy Hitters: Our Favorite Strong Pipe Tobaccos

October 14, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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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

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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

Top Pipe Tobacco Blends For Autumn

October 6, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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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

Our Fall Cigar Rotation

October 29, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

With the weather changing and cooler days finally rolling in, the cigars we reach for start to change, too. New flavors and new profiles seem to fit this time of year a little better. So Chris Herath, Kane Coles, Alan Britt, and I each picked two cigars from our fall rotation ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2026

October 23, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

As November ushers in crisp, late-autumn days, it's time for a fresh collection of cigar wallpapers. This month's six images are available to download in two high-resolution formats ... Read More

Smoke Rings: Blackbird Flamingo 2026, A Smokingpipes Exclusive

October 23, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

Blackbird's Flamingo Lancero is back for 2026, and this time it's spent a year resting in Blackbird's aging room. I sat down with Alan Britt, Kane Coles, and Miyagi Montes, National Sales Manager of Blackbird Cigars, to smoke through the second edition and look back on how this Smokingpipes exclusive ... Read More

Long Live the Queen: A Cameroon Wrapper Done Right

October 16, 2026 by Chris Herath

Long Live the Queen is one of Caldwell's most acclaimed cigars, and it's one of my personal favorites. I sat down with Andy Wike to talk about what makes this blend so distinctive, from its notoriously delicate Cameroon wrapper to a band rooted in authentic ... Read More

A Beginner's Guide To Tatuaje Cigars

October 16, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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For the uninitiated, looking into a well-stocked humidor can be an overwhelming experience: the myriad of brands, bands, variations, sizes, wrapper types, special editions, limited editions, etc. Cigars can seem like a language unto themselves. To complicate matters further, each cigar brand ... 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

Best-Selling Burley Tobaccos

Our Fall Cigar Rotation

The Art of Cornell & Diehl

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2026

Smoke Rings: Blackbird Flamingo 2026, A Smokingpipes Exclusive

The Apple Family: Exploring Apple Pipe Shapes

The Apple Family: Exploring Apple Pipe Shapes

Cultivate, Curate, Collect: A How-To Guide to Pipe Collecting

All Pipes Considered: Peterson Halloween 2026 Pipes

Smokingpipes Roasts x Methodical Coffee: Introducing Specialty Coffee at Smokingpipes

The Art of the Charring Light

Best-Selling Burley Tobaccos

The Art of Cornell & Diehl

Heavy Hitters: Our Favorite Strong Pipe Tobaccos

Tasting Notes: Seattle Pipe Club Hogshead

Top Pipe Tobacco Blends For Autumn

Our Fall Cigar Rotation

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2026

Smoke Rings: Blackbird Flamingo 2026, A Smokingpipes Exclusive

Long Live the Queen: A Cameroon Wrapper Done Right

A Beginner's Guide To Tatuaje Cigars

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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