The Elder ones have been awakened once again for the return of C&D’s Small Batch: From Beyond. A decadent blend of heirloom Cyprian Latakia from 2004, matured Virginias, aged Orientals, and pure St. James Perique dares you to open your mind to a new world of possibilities for a full-bodied blend, complete with notes of campfire, earth, stewed figs, woodsy…
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Bloodline O.P.A. Scarlett Quietly Hits Shelves
It’s not every day that a small brick-and-mortar shop gets to break big news from a major cigar maker — but today, I get to do exactly that. I’m thrilled to be the first to announce the arrival of the brand-new Esteban Carrera Bloodline O.P.A. Scarlett! Officially shipping as of September 25, 2025, Scarlett joins the already acclaimed Bloodline family…
Peterson Halloween 2025 Limited Edition
Emerging from the darkest of shadows, Peterson Halloween 2025 pipes are here to make a statement this season. Dark as obsidian, these System pipes offer blackout sandblasted finishes with contrasting smooth acrylic mounts and acrylic P-Lip stems, available in a variety of shapes. According to our shipping invoice, we will have the following shapes: 302, 312, 314 & XL315. All…
October’s LCA Limited Release
LCA: Wraith Series 2025 6×52 Toro The Privada Wraith Series returns. Their yearly ritual of summoning lost legends. Blends too powerful to fade, too sacred to name. This year, the spirit is Nicaraguan. One of the most iconic puros ever entrusted to Privada by its factory, crafted with leaf born entirely of that soil. Once it helped launch a boutique…
Peterson 2025 Christmas Pipes
Peterson Christmas pipes are among the Irish marque’s longest-running traditions and true celebration of the classic Yuletide feeling. This year’s Christmas pipe continues the theme of past years by utilizing broad bands of polished copper and a timeless crimson rustication with vulcanite P-Lip stems. Assuming shipping goes smoothly, I’ll have the following shapes coming later this week: 221, 230, 306,…
Carolina Red Flake With Perique 2025 Small Batch Release
With autumn coming into view, that can mean only one thing: it’s Carolina Red Flake season. This year is C&D’s ever popular Carolina Red Flake with Perique, a masterful tribute to the United States’ “Old Belt,” Carolina Red Flake with Perique showcases three remarkable flue-cured grades — heirloom 2013 Mahogany leaf from Virginia, aged 2017 Red Virginias from North Carolina,…
Peterson Rua Spigot
Charles Peterson’s innovative spirit continues to inspire Peterson pipes in the modern day, showcased today with the latest addition to Peterson’s Charles Peterson Collection: the Rua Spigot is out now available in a range of classic shapes. The Rua finish is a crimson-and-black, contrast-stained sandblast that is inspired by the madra rua, or “red fox,” of traditional Irish tales. This…
NEW From Peterson
Peterson of Dublin continues to celebrate their 160th anniversary with a couple of highly limited edition pipes, all sporting their special anniversary year MADE IN IRELAND 2025 1865-2025 stamp. First, we have a special run of Dracula Silver Mounted Spigots, featuring the exquisite work of Peterson’s silversmiths. In addition to the typical hallmarking and Peterson name, the mounts are hand…
Cast Off, Light Up: Your New Favorite Fishing Companion
Surf fishing is one of life’s finest forms of relaxation — the perfect excuse to light a cigar and let your thoughts drift with the tide. But surf catching? That’s a whole different story. One moment, you’re lost in seaside serenity, cigar in hand, the ocean’s lullaby in your ears. The next, your line snaps tight, reel screaming, and you’re…
The Last Waltz Documentary Screening July 16th At 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 16th starting at 7 PM The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group the Band, held on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, and was advertised as the Band’s “farewell concert appearance.” The concert had The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including their previous employers Ronnie…