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Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2026

February 1, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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February has arrived, and with it, eight fresh images available for download in two high-resolution formats for your desktop and mobile backgrounds from our talented photographer to start the new month in style. As always, be sure to check back here next month ... Read More

Best-Selling English Aromatics

January 30, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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The art of blending a traditional English with a bold Aromatic is a tricky business. Not many English Aromatics have persisted in popularity or prevalence in the pipe-tobacco world. However, we've assembled the best-selling English Aromatics, each unique and flavorful in their own ways. ... Read More

Mystery Review: January 2026

January 29, 2026 by Andrew Wike

Welcome to another episode of Mystery Review, our monthly series in which our panel of experts attempts to identify a mystery tobacco or cigar. For January's edition, our guest Inquisitor is Alex Peay, Purchasing Manager at Smokingpipes. Will his mysterious submission leave us bewildered, or will we correctly ... Read More

The Return of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Firebird Flake

January 28, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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We're here today to talk about the very first Small Batch blend of 2026 from C&D: Firebird Flake, back again this year and ready to take flight. ... Read More

All Pipes Considered: New Savinelli Pipes For 2026

January 27, 2026 by Andrew Wike

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In today's episode of All Pipes Considered, I'm joined by my good friend Kaz Walters from Laudisi Distribution Group to chat about Savinelli's new releases for 2026. Discover the new, regular-production Lunaria series, the limited-edition Collection 2026 pipes, and the Italian marque's limited-edition 150th Anniversary ... Read More

Cold-Weather Smoking

January 23, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Have you ever wondered why the pipe-tobacco smoking experience can seem quite different in the outdoors during the winter months compared to smoking in warmer weather? Let's take a look at a few of the impacts of pipe smoking in the cold, and perhaps ... Read More

Winter Blends for 2026

January 22, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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It's winter once again, and as we brave the frosty weather and brace for the cold, with mittens and hats galore, it's time for a refresh of our winter blend list. ... Read More

Tobacco Selections Summit Plug Series

January 20, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Today Jeremy Reeves, Director and Head Blender of Cornell & Diehl, discusses an exciting project from C&D, joining their regular production: the Summit Series, featuring four new plug-cut blends. Available as of January 20 at 6 p.m. ET. ... Read More

Breaking Tradition with Whimsical Designs: Danish Fancy Freehand Pipes

January 16, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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Pipe shapes are rather complicated. Whether we're defining what classifies a Billiard or an Apple, every pipe maker has their own interpretation of what a shape could or should look like. Of course, there are general shape charts followed, but one shape in particular varies dramatically just by definition ... Read More

Cornell and Diehl's The Summit Series: New Heights

January 16, 2026 by Kayla Ivan

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We're halfway through the first month of 2026. While the start of any year can feel like we're at the base of Mount Everest looking up with our hands on our hips and exhaling loudly, there are ways to help push us forward, like brand-new tobacco ... Read More

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Pipe-Smoking Desktop Backgrounds: February 2026

Best-Selling English Aromatics

Mystery Review: January 2026

The Return of Cornell & Diehl's Small Batch Firebird Flake

All Pipes Considered: New Savinelli Pipes For 2026

Cold-Weather Smoking

Winter Blends for 2026

Tobacco Selections Summit Plug Series

Breaking Tradition with Whimsical Designs: Danish Fancy Freehand Pipes

Cornell and Diehl's The Summit Series: New Heights

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