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Toscano Cigars: A Brand Overview

July 2, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Ciao, ragazzi. Today Andy Wike and I are discussing Toscano cigars. I don't think it's a secret — I've been a huge fan of Toscano for many years, so much so that I have quite a large collection of some of the travel retail exclusives and some of the stuff that's only available in Italy. I also smoke a lot of the cigars that are available here on the US market. I find that, as a cigar and a pipe smoker ... 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

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2026

June 30, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

As we sink into summer and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing in the United States, 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

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

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2026

June 25, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

It's officially summer, and what better way to kick back and relax at your next BBQ or on the porch than with a cigar? For the cigar lover, we have six fresh images of cigars for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for an ... 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

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2026

June 30, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

As we sink into summer and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing in the United States, 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

A Look Back at the Carroll of Carrollton Series

June 24, 2026 by Joshua Burgess

On December 3, 1792, Charles Carroll of Carrollton wrote to his Senate colleague John Henry to report the passage of a Maryland statute forbidding the simultaneous holding of federal and state offices. Carroll, who served in both the Maryland and US Senate, had voted against it — one of two dissenting votes — and resigned his US Senate seat the same day ... Read More

Peterson Pipe Finishes with Joshua Burgess

June 18, 2026 by Joshua Burgess

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I sat down with Joshua Burgess, Vice President of Manufacturing at Laudisi, to talk about Peterson's collection of pipe finishes — from the smooth pipes of the Patent era to the textured, multi-tone finishes of today. We had a range of samples on the table, and while it wasn't a comprehensive list, it was enough to walk through Peterson's ... Read More

Dark Fired Leather Accessories

June 17, 2026 by Shane Ireland

I'm here today to talk about some exciting new accessories that we're offering on Smokingpipes. We recently updated the first handful of products that we made in collaboration with Dark Fired Leather. ... Read More

Mystery Review: June 2026

June 30, 2026 by Stephen Mawby

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

Tobacco Selections: Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Midnight Orchard

June 11, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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In this edition of Tobacco Selections, Jeremy Reeves, Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discussed a very special upcoming release: Small Batch Midnight Orchard. Midnight Orchard is a distinguished blend and is the first true Aromatic in the Small Batch line. ... Read More

Toscano Cigars: A Brand Overview

July 2, 2026 by Shane Ireland

Ciao, ragazzi. Today Andy Wike and I are discussing Toscano cigars. I don't think it's a secret — I've been a huge fan of Toscano for many years, so much so that I have quite a large collection of some of the travel retail exclusives and some of the stuff that's only available in Italy. I also smoke a lot of the cigars that are available here on the US market. I find that, as a cigar and a pipe smoker ... Read More

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2026

June 25, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

It's officially summer, and what better way to kick back and relax at your next BBQ or on the porch than with a cigar? For the cigar lover, we have six fresh images of cigars for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds. As always, be sure to check back here next month for an ... Read More

Top 10 Best-Selling Nicaraguan Cigars

June 18, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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With four distinct growing regions, you can get lost exploring the nuances of Nicaraguan tobacco for a lifetime. Today, we're showcasing the top 10 best-selling Nicaraguan cigars on-site to serve as inspiration for your next humidor stock ... Read More

Casdagli Cypher 3311 Cigar with Jeremy Casdagli

June 9, 2026 by Tyler Caldwell

I had the opportunity to sit down with Jeremy Casdagli of Casdagli Cigars to give you an introduction to the Cypher 3311, now available on-site. ... Read More

Caldwell Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante

June 2, 2026 by Chris Herath

Today Andy Wike and I will be smoking Caldwell's Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante, available now in highly limited quantities ... 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

Mystery Review: June 2026

Toscano Cigars: A Brand Overview

The Collector's First Grail Pipe

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2026

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

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2026

The Collector's First Grail Pipe

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2026

A Look Back at the Carroll of Carrollton Series

Peterson Pipe Finishes with Joshua Burgess

Dark Fired Leather Accessories

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

Tobacco Selections: Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch: Midnight Orchard

Toscano Cigars: A Brand Overview

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: July 2026

Top 10 Best-Selling Nicaraguan Cigars

Casdagli Cypher 3311 Cigar with Jeremy Casdagli

Caldwell Crafted & Curated Savages Malpensante

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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