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A Guide to Pipes and Antiquing
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When I was growing up, my mother enjoyed restoring old furniture in her spare time (when she had it). Odorous mélanges of turpentine, paint remover, and wood stain often permeated the garage while her latest project occupied the back corner, paint chips and crusted rags surrounding. Honestly, I don't remember seeing her work on many pieces, but she must have because much of our home's décor comprised various hutches, chairs, side boards, and other such items that she had refurbished. However, I definitely remember being dragged to any and every antique store within 50 miles of our home.
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Smokingpipes' Summer Smoking Survival Guide
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 things to keep in mind while enjoying your favorite blends this summer.
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Round Table Coffee & Tobacco Pairing
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Welcome to another roundtable discussion. Today we are joined by our longtime friend, Bo Parker, Director of Roastery Operations at Methodical Coffee, to chat about coffee and tobacco pairings.
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Tasting Notes: Cornell & Diehl Small Batch Sun Bear Bourbon Cask
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Welcome to another episode of Tasting Notes. Summer means that it is officially Sun Bear season. Today I'm here to talk about the 2026 release of Cornell & Diehl's most popular Small Batch, Sun Bear — this year, Sun Bear Bourbon Cask.
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
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A Spotlight on the World's Top Cigar-Tobacco Producing Countries
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Cigar production originated in the early 10th century with the ancient Mayans, and from then to now, cigars have continued to delight connoisseurs and casual users all around the world. A cigar, of course, begins with the growth of tobacco. We have previously talked about some of the locations for tobacco growth on our blog, such as Turkey, Macedonia, and plenty of other sources around the world. However, one topic that has recently piqued my interest is the areas where tobacco is produced with cigars in mind. Let's take a closer look at the world's top cigar-tobacco producing countries and what makes them distinct.
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