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Pipe-Smoking Holiday Gift Guide 2026

November 13, 2026 by Davin Hylton

With the holiday season approaching and Black Friday just around the corner, we've put together a pipe-smoking gift guide for all your shopping needs. Whether you're treating yourself or hunting down a gift for that hard-to-buy-for pipe smoker ... Read More

StillWell Star Cigars Get a Sweet Revamp

November 13, 2026 by Truett Smith

Five years ago this month, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and Steve Saka debuted the StillWell Star line in-person at Low Country Pipe & Cigar in Little River, South Carolina. It marked a partnership between Cornell & Diehl and Dunbarton and a collaboration between Jeremy Reeves and Steve Saka, the first of its kind: A line of luxury cigars ... Read More

Caldwell Long Live the King: Full Flavor, Perfectly Balanced

November 12, 2026 by Andrew Wike

When Robert Caldwell launched his core lineup, each blend set out to challenge what smokers expected from its category. Long Live the King is his take on a fuller-bodied cigar, but it's still unmistakably Caldwell: rich, complex, and supremely balanced ... Read More

Caldwell The Queen is Dead: The Newest Caldwell Release

November 6, 2026 by Andrew Wike

Chris Herath and I sat down at Low Country Pipe & Cigar to smoke Caldwell's The Queen is Dead, the first all-new Caldwell core line we've developed as Laudisi, and talk through how it came together. A balanced, true-medium Habano offered in five distinct vitolas, Queen is Dead ... Read More

Wintertime Reserve 2026: The Long Journey Home

November 6, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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It's that time of year again. Cornell & Diehl's Wintertime Reserve is back, and this year's series pays tribute to holiday travel, with four blends each named for a species of Christmas tree and a stop along a long train journey home. As always, these blends aren't something you can simply add to your cart; they're only available from November 1 through December 31 with the purchase of any new Peterson pipe. Chris Herath, Steve Mawby, and I sat down with C&D's Jeremy Reeves to smoke through this year's lineup and ta ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Holiday Gift Guide 2026

November 13, 2026 by Davin Hylton

With the holiday season approaching and Black Friday just around the corner, we've put together a pipe-smoking gift guide for all your shopping needs. Whether you're treating yourself or hunting down a gift for that hard-to-buy-for pipe smoker ... Read More

Let's Talk Brigham Pipes

November 13, 2026 by Stephen Mawby

Few pipe brands can claim the kind of history Brigham has. Founded in Toronto in 1906, the Canadian marque is celebrating its 120th year, and its signature Rock Maple Insert has been part of its pipes for nearly as long. When Paul Graham, Brigham's Sales Manager ... Read More

McClelland's Mary McNiel Passes

November 5, 2026 by Chuck Stanion

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Mary McNiel changed a lot of lives during four decades of innovative tobacco production. She developed some of the most sophisticated and flavorful blends in history, offered unwavering support for pipe clubs, was a walking library of helpful information, and she was genuinely loved by all through her natural magnetism and eternal cheerfulness. She co-founded McClelland Tobacco Company ... Read More

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2026

October 30, 2026 by Isabelle Kern

With November just around the corner, it's time for a fresh collection of pipe-smoking wallpapers. This month's eight images are available to download in two high-resolution formats, sized for both desktop and mobile. ... 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

Wintertime Reserve 2026: The Long Journey Home

November 6, 2026 by Andrew Wike

1 Comment

It's that time of year again. Cornell & Diehl's Wintertime Reserve is back, and this year's series pays tribute to holiday travel, with four blends each named for a species of Christmas tree and a stop along a long train journey home. As always, these blends aren't something you can simply add to your cart; they're only available from November 1 through December 31 with the purchase of any new Peterson pipe. Chris Herath, Steve Mawby, and I sat down with C&D's Jeremy Reeves to smoke through this year's lineup and ta ... Read More

Top 11 Best-Selling G.L. Pease Blends

November 6, 2026 by Davin Hylton

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Few names within the field of pipe tobacco are as renowned as that of Greg Pease. His journey began in the late 1970s at the famed Drucquer & Sons tobacco shop in Berkeley, California. A college student at the time, Pease quickly became enamored with Drucquer's tobacco selection as well as the shop's atmosphere and tight-knit community. Soon he was working there, helping to restore, clean, and repair pipes ... Read More

Mystery Review: October 2026

October 30, 2026 by Shane Ireland

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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 October's edition, our Inquisitor is Jared Coles, pipe maker and enthusiast. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered ... 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

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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

StillWell Star Cigars Get a Sweet Revamp

November 13, 2026 by Truett Smith

Five years ago this month, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and Steve Saka debuted the StillWell Star line in-person at Low Country Pipe & Cigar in Little River, South Carolina. It marked a partnership between Cornell & Diehl and Dunbarton and a collaboration between Jeremy Reeves and Steve Saka, the first of its kind: A line of luxury cigars ... Read More

Caldwell Long Live the King: Full Flavor, Perfectly Balanced

November 12, 2026 by Andrew Wike

When Robert Caldwell launched his core lineup, each blend set out to challenge what smokers expected from its category. Long Live the King is his take on a fuller-bodied cigar, but it's still unmistakably Caldwell: rich, complex, and supremely balanced ... Read More

Caldwell The Queen is Dead: The Newest Caldwell Release

November 6, 2026 by Andrew Wike

Chris Herath and I sat down at Low Country Pipe & Cigar to smoke Caldwell's The Queen is Dead, the first all-new Caldwell core line we've developed as Laudisi, and talk through how it came together. A balanced, true-medium Habano offered in five distinct vitolas, Queen is Dead ... 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

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

Let's Talk Brigham Pipes

Pipe-Smoking Holiday Gift Guide 2026

StillWell Star Cigars Get a Sweet Revamp

Caldwell Long Live the King: Full Flavor, Perfectly Balanced

Caldwell The Queen is Dead: The Newest Caldwell Release

Wintertime Reserve 2026: The Long Journey Home

Pipe-Smoking Holiday Gift Guide 2026

Let's Talk Brigham Pipes

McClelland's Mary McNiel Passes

Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2026

The Apple Family: Exploring Apple Pipe Shapes

Wintertime Reserve 2026: The Long Journey Home

Top 11 Best-Selling G.L. Pease Blends

Mystery Review: October 2026

Best-Selling Burley Tobaccos

The Art of Cornell & Diehl

StillWell Star Cigars Get a Sweet Revamp

Caldwell Long Live the King: Full Flavor, Perfectly Balanced

Caldwell The Queen is Dead: The Newest Caldwell Release

Our Fall Cigar Rotation

Cigar-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: November 2026

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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