Palmetto Balkan by Cornell & Diehl Returns March 22, 2024 by Known for many things, including barbecue, Myrtle Beach, the Blue Ridge Mountains, Hilton Head Island, sweet tea, college football, Charleston, boiled peanuts, and golf courses aplenty, South Carolina is also famous for its history of tobacco production. The balmy weather encourages the growth of tobacco crops and is also the home of Cornell & Diehl pipe tobacco, committed to crea ..read more

Sebastien Beaud: Genod Pipes and the Tradition of Saint-Claude April 5, 2024 by Throughout the history of pipe making, numerous geographic hubs have introduced various styles, brands, and techniques to the world. English factories dominated the early 20th century; Italian workshops around Cantù and Pesaro welcomed distinctive design ..read more

March 28, 2024 by Hi everybody. I am Alan Britt from Smokingpipes, and today I want to talk about some of the first cigars that a lot of cigar smokers get into, and that's going to be sweet-tipped, infused, or flavored cigars ..read more

March 29, 2024 by Known as a Firebrand, an orator, a socialite, and an activist, Millicent Fenwick broke down stereotypes and accomplished extraordinary feats, all in the trusted company of her favorite pipes. New Jersey's four-term Congresswoman, Fenwick was also referred to as the "pipe-smoking grandma," which irked her, likely ..read more

April 1, 2024 by Research into nicotine absorption has recently revealed some astonishing insights relevant to those of us who enjoy pipe tobacco. A major study conducted at Growlingspann University in Sweden, under the leadership of Dr. Chamberlain Westcott and Dr. Imelda Boystenstein, has found that nicotine enters the bloodstream of smokers at different rates and concentrations according to the ignition sources employed ..read more

Smoke Rings: Dapper Cigars Brand Spotlight April 3, 2024 by Hello everyone, I'm Tyler Caldwell with Smokingpipes. I recently had the opportunity to talk to Mr. Ian Reith of Dapper Cigars about the brand, cigars, and Ian's beginnings as a cigar smoker ..read more

March 20, 2024 by Hello everyone. Today I want to go over the different ways to cut your cigar. I know for some of us out there, it might be a little rudimentary. But there are still a lot of folks who are just getting into this hobby. Let's discuss the three basic methods for cutting your cigars ..read more

Tasting Notes: Erik Stokkebye 4th Generation Max Erik 1989 March 20, 2024 by Welcome to another episode of "Tasting Notes." I had the opportunity to talk with a special guest, Erik Stokkebye of 4th Generation, about the latest core-line addition to the brand: Max Erik 1989, in honor of Erik's son, Max. We hope you enjoy this episode and give the blend a try for yourself ..read more

10 Blends for the Spring Season March 21, 2024 by Spring is here and with it comes warm weather, fresh blooms, and much rejoicing from outdoor smokers huddled around the firepit. If you're like me, your tobacco rotation changes with the season. To serve as inspiration this spring season, here are 10 blends that are mainstays in my 2024 spring tobacco rotation ..read more

March 27, 2024 by Welcome to another captivating installment of Mystery Review, a monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mysterious tobacco deliberately submitted to stump them. This month's inquisitor is Tyler Caldwell, who has sat on the panel for Mystery Cigar Reviews and works as our Junior Cigar Specialist ..read more