Rose Kiser

Summer is here and that means sizzling sun, cool water, and tropical smokes. Get ready for the summer with these hot smokes picked by our cigar experts. Every week on our Instagram (Cigarsatsmokingpipes), we choose a cigar of the week to make your smoking journey a little easier. Here are our recommendations for May. ... Read More

Luxury is one of life's greatest pleasures, transforming pure indulgence into something incidental that we love. For cigar and pipe smokers, it can be as simple as a new smoke or a fashionable new accessory. Some brands strive to encapsulate luxury at its finest and one example of this is Fuente's ... Read More

As pipe smokers, we have an abundance of choices when it comes to tobacco. There's a blend for every occasion, but that doesn't stop many of us from doing a little dabbling by mixing some of our favorites together for a smoke. Whether you use an infinity jar or mix Carter Hall with your Granger, at some point you mix ... Read More

If you've ever watched "Tasting Notes" and wondered how Shane Ireland identifies those complex flavors during a smoke, when all you can taste is "tobacco," then this is the guide for you. There is nothing more intimidating than refining your palate except possibly drunkenly signing up for a Russian bear wrestling competition. ... Read More

Nicaraguan cigars are beloved by seasoned smokers and newcomers alike as they closely resemble the quality and characteristics of Cuban tobacco due to the country's nutrient-rich volcanic soil. With four distinct growing regions, you can get lost exploring the nuances of Nicaraguan tobacco for a lifetime. Today ... Read More

There are hundreds of cigars in this world and only so much time to smoke. It can be overwhelming to decide where to start in your smoking journey, and even if you're an experienced smoker, the options can leave you indecisive. Thankfully, industry experts are here to offer guidance. Every week on our Instagram ... Read More

We often take things for granted when it comes to enjoying a quality smoke, especially our lighters. From Bics to Zippos and IM Corona Old Boys, you're bound to underestimate their importance till it's not working. However, beyond their innate usefulness, there's a lot to appreciate in a well-constructed and attractive ... Read More

For over 30 years, Cornell & Diehl has provided pipe smokers with hand-crafted tobacco blends made from the highest-quality leaf and processes available. The premium blending house has cultivated an expansive portfolio of tobaccos that offer sublime smoking experiences tailored to any palate. From their famous ... Read More

Welcome to Codger Country, the series where we'll be smoking every Codger blend we can find and ranking them in an effort to find the "definitive" Codger blend. From Carter Hall to Super Value, we're giving them all a fair shake. Today, we're taking a look at Velvet pipe tobacco, which if the old ads ... Read More

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