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pipeinhand on "Trying my hand at blending"

pipeinhand — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:11:59 +0000

I have been mixing up some baccy of late and would like 5 people to try it out on my final product. It is sweet, fruity and full bodied. I am calling it Halfling's Leaf. I was thinking of Hornblower's Leaf, but I like the latter better, and no, it is not a rip-off of Hobbit's Weed, I just like Tolkien. I am tweaking it this week and should be able to send out beginning of next week. So, if you wish to try, add your name here so everyone knows when 5 are done, and then PM me with your USPS details and I will shoot you some. I would expect a review, good or bad, so all can hear.

Lawrence on "What Are You Smoking? February"

Lawrence — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:43:10 +0000

1411 Posts... Seems we've all been keeping them stoked! :clap: <a href="http://luxurytobaccoreviews.com/t/g-l-pease-haddos-delight">G.L. Pease Haddo's Delight</a> in my TRG White Ringed Volcano.

tokerpipes on "TAD's a calling"

tokerpipes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:05:04 +0000

ok i am going to be placing my order on the 15th and already have on hand 1Q mac beren vanilla cream orlik-not fond of yet i am wanting to get 7 Seas royal and a few more things to try. i like flavorful yet sweet aero tobaccos and am please so far with what i have tried and need some suggestions

thbg on "FVF?"

thbg — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:19:20 +0000

Is SG's Full Virginia Flake is good as everyone seems to think it is? Is it equal to Dunhill Flake? I would try it myself, but just can't seem to find anybody who has it in stock. I guess I have kind of given up and was just asking the groups thoughts. Anything comparable...or better that is easily available? Thanks.

guitarmonkey55 on "Where to start for tin/brand name tobacco?"

guitarmonkey55 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:31:03 +0000

So having access to a very well stocked b&m here in Houston, and one that features many of their own blends (good ones too!), I have only been heavily exposed to these tobaccos for the most part. I have purchased a tin of davidoff english mixture and a good deal of penzance, both of which I enjoy immensely. Lately my tastes have been moving away from aromatics and funny flavors and I am starting to want to explore tinned or branded tobaccos, but don't know where to start! Could anyone make some recommendations as to some good staples in this area?

tokerpipes on "Tobaccos that leave a nice clothing note?"

tokerpipes — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:08:30 +0000

So the wife and I made some forward movement in being more cool with me smoking pipes. She requests that I get tobaccos that smell good on me? I was confused by that and she said when I come inside after I smoke the lingering sent on my clothes isn't a desireable sent. So, I am asking for the assistance of you guys on her request. Can you send samples or know of some good tobaccos that have a good lingering sent so she can be more accepting of it. I like aeros and english and me as the smoker can't really smell the after sent on my clothes. Hey ask your significant other what smells the best on you after you smoke too. Their input could be helpfull. Thanks.

Sundown Piper on "Looking for a low nic, Lat blend"

Sundown Piper — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:26:01 +0000

I am looking for a low nic, latakia blend that is not heavy on the latakia. I use to think the latakia gave me headaches and have come to realize that nicotine is the culprit--or so I now think. From what I read I should also be looking for one with a lot of VA that is air cured and not much if any burley. Any suggestions on a bulk blend?

tslex on "What's plane on the Squadron Leader tin? History of the blend?"

tslex — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:06 +0000

A post in another thread got us started on this. One poster suggested either the Sopwith Camel or the SPAD VIII. It's not the greatest drawing on the tin. Struts and under carriage look a lot like a Camel; vertical stabilizer and placement of upper wing look more like a SPAD. But I think it's actually a stylized Hawker Fury. Take a look at this <a href="http://www.rubylane.com/item/462942-MRH11011/1930s-Squadron-Leader-Airplane-Biplane">VINTAGE TIN </a>. Note the reference to the Hawker. And look at <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=hawker+fury+image&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a">these images of a Hawker Fury</a> and note the streamlined cowling. Anyone know for certain? Also, anyone know if the blend actually has any provenance back to the RFC?

tokerpipes on "Honey Bourbon Black & Gold"

tokerpipes — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:38:17 +0000

Its almost ready fellas. I got about a week of drying left and my batch of samples will be ready to go out. I already have several of you guys expecting it(and thanks for the samples from you). I had a small issue with the drying because I used real honey for the best taste i could get. I took a sample i dried out with a hair dryer to my B&M and he likes it. He said,"the initial light is very flavorful and it has a nice smooth draw. If I was not under contract with Peter Tewksburry I would buy from you." It made me proud to hear that. I have about 15 ounces of this blend and once the sample reviews are posted you can PM me to get yours too. I may consider trades of tobacco and pipes(if you got a nice sitter), PM me to work out details. Thanks for the support fellas.

pipeinhand on "So, where is the box?"

pipeinhand — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:04:02 +0000

I added my name, I hope, to the box that is passing around. I haven't heard of any talk about the baccy in it or where it is. Any clues?

lifeon2 on "Middletons Apple"

lifeon2 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:02:45 +0000

So I cant find any middletons apple locally. I have tried the cherry and I like it and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the apple blend or perhaps a sample they might be willing to send or trade or what have you. Thanks Rick

thesmokindragon on "C&D's NightTrain Bulk at pipesandcigars"

thesmokindragon — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:28:16 +0000

I have to give a big Thank You to brother Jake Hackert for pointing me to this stuff, just fantastic pipe weed and less than $2/per ounce for 16oz, I will be loading up on this stuff, just a good 'ol down to earth/all day smoke

tokerpipes on "How would someone become a Profecional Master Blender? And make a living?"

tokerpipes — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:18:55 +0000

I am not sure if this would be the correct Forum section but... I have been playing with blending tobaccos for friends and for samples, and was wondering if this could be my calling. Everything I have made has been pretty good. Some have even said they would pay money to make it their regular smoke. So, how would one get into the industry? What cind of liscensing would be needed? How would you market your product and get known? And most important can you make a living doing this, starting on your own rather than going through a shop or company? I am the little man holding down a full time job and a family. I hate my job(who doesn't)and want to do what I love to do and I want to get paid doing it(who wouldn't want that). I want to make the change and am willing to do what ever it takes, but can't let the family hang in the wind. Can I get some advise, thought, grants to get started? P.S.- I have been doing a lot of thinking and its time for a change in my life.

yontz on "Boswell Tobacco Question"

yontz — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:40:38 +0000

If you had to pick 4 or 5 blends from Boswell's, what would they be and why? I will be stopping in next week while in the area for work and intend to pick up a few ounces to try out. I have been going to Chambersburg once a week for about 4 years and have never stepped foot in their door! But now that I am back to smoking and serious about it, I have been trying to experience as many house blends from my local B&M's. *Edit* - Moved to Pipe Tobacco Discussion since this is more of a question about their blends rather than a review of them. -Jason

nsfisher on "Does Hal o the Wind bite??"

nsfisher — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:31:36 +0000

I have Macbarrens Virg #1 and find it bit me like a woodtic. Hal o Wind is a Virg. does it bite also. I am anxiously awaiting it to arrive and really want to like it.

lordofthepiperings on "Mac Baren Blends"

lordofthepiperings — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:48:19 +0000

Recently I've started to get pretty into Mac Baren tobaccos. I got a tin of Black Ambrosia about a year ago, and after getting into Peterson blends it kind of got lost in storage. Within the last few weeks though I've picked up and rather enjoyed Vanilla Cream and 7 Seas Royal Blend. The Vanilla Cream is my favourite vanilla blend yet. Not too overpowering for me. I want to try it in the flake form though. Tonight I had my first bowl of 7 Seas Royal Blend. It was really good. It lit and burned very well and the casing was noticed pretty well also. I mostly tasted vanilla with some maple syrup or caramel. A very good blend. I still have to have a bowl of Cherry Ambrosia which I got today as well. I love these Mac Baren blends because they're good aromatics and most of them are only $15 for a 100 gram tin at the B&M I frequent. You can't beat that much tobacco for that price as far as tins go. What Mac blends have you smoked and what are your thoughts?

futureman on "Brief comparison of PS luxury (VA) blends?"

futureman — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:12:06 +0000

I have the luxury twist, which I absolutely love. The Cavendish pressed Virgina provides a nice sweetness without the unbearable residue of some aros. How do the flavor profiles of both LNF and BF compare to this? Specifically, how pronounced is the perique in the LNF (I'm not crazy about flakes that are perique-heavy)? And does the Cavendish center of the BF result in a flavor similar to the LT? Thanks for your help!

Bob on "Show Us Your Tobacco Stash"

Bob — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:30:39 +0000

This thread is for everyone to post pics of their stash. Let's see some pics!

thesmokindragon on "Dan Tobacco's Old Ironsides....smoke it?"

thesmokindragon — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:34:26 +0000

I'm lat crazy, so whatcha all think of Dan's Old Ironsides bacci?

tokerpipes on "Tobacco blender needs assistance"

tokerpipes — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:45:32 +0000

I am in the middle of blending a couple differnet tobacco blends and i need a very bland raw tobacco so that it will accept flavoing nicely. I have tried a couple but the blend i am working on is a very light flavored blend and the tobaccos i have found are overpowering the taste/ sent. Any suggestions on type or prepared tobaccos? its for an aero blend.

kamikazesasquatch on "Just had My First Bowl of Haddos Delight"

kamikazesasquatch — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:32:42 +0000

And I gotta say that I didn't think I was going to like it from the tin note. Not a big fan of that. It was pleasant, but it was just too..."rich" I guess is the right word. Loaded up the pipe (Grabow Freehand) and went to town with it. The first third of the bowl was about what I was expecting from the tin note and I really wasn't enjoying it too much. But then it all changed. The last two thirds were just fantastic. I do have to say though that I'm definitely feeling the nic from it and I'm not enjoying that part too much right now. Probably need to go a little slower next time haha.

tokerpipes on "What bacci were you guys talking about?"

tokerpipes — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:02:16 +0000

About a week ago a bunch of y'all were talking about a tobacco company's specific blend which was just what was left at the end of the days blending and it is different every time you order it. for the life of me i cant remember the company or the blend name. can anyone help?

zanthal on "GL Pease tobaccos"

zanthal — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:26:00 +0000

I just ordered the following: Cumberland: A robust blend of American tobaccos, featuring a rare and exquisite aged Kentucky dark-fired tobacco, beautifully complimenting the variety of Virginias and the pinch of Louisiana Perique. Sip slowly, and enjoy the lingering notes of its harmonious symphony of flavors. From the Original Series. Stratford: Virginias and perique, enticing, nuanced and delicately sweet. The interplay of sugar and spice will delight the lover of this time-honored combination. Sip the smoke slowly to extract the greatest enjoyment! From the Classic Collection. <a href="http://www.glpease.com/CompleteList/">from glpease.com</a> Cumberland led me in because of the inclusion of this rare and especially good dark-fired Kentucky, and the fact that is comprised of only American tobaccos, which I thought would be interesting. I chose Stratford because I don't think I've tried a Perique blend yet, or at least not one with Perique being the main focus of the blend. At the risk of getting slightly off topic I was going to purchase (but probably will still soon) MacBaren HH Acadian Perique to try out a Perique-heavy blend. Anyhow, if anyone can say "Those are good" or "those did not agree with me" that'd be great, and please do discuss GL Pease's blends so we can all understand them a little better.

nsfisher on "Penzance? Am i crazy, or do others not care for it???"

nsfisher — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:26:47 +0000

Well all the hype iv'e seen regarding Penzance, a member on here sent me some to try as a trade. Thank you Zanthal! While i find Penzance ok, i just am missing the "Wonderful Greatness" of it. Is it truly that great, or is it more the idea of smoking this much sought after fine blend. Understand please that i am not dissing Penzance, i am just after many people's opinions. That is, afterall, what we are here for.

johnd on "More Sam Gawith at P&C right now"

johnd — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:14:44 +0000

Hello! Just left the Pipes and Cigars website. They have some Full VA Flake and Chocolate Flake in stock now. I'm brand new. Happy to be joining the community. Cheers, Jon

gwynclan on "Scotty's Butternut Burley"

gwynclan — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:20:56 +0000

Hey all, has anyone tried this blend. They call it close to lanes 1Q. just wandering. Any input is greatly appreciated.

nsfisher on "Sterlings baccy arrived today!!!"

nsfisher — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:09:08 +0000

My order from sterlings arrived today and i just luv it. I guess im a smoker of non-complex tobacco. Sweet Briar My Buddy Double Eagle they all smoke wonderfully, doesnt seem like alot of stuff added, just good ole plain baccy.

Bob on "TAD Purchases"

Bob — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:23:00 +0000

TAD means Tobacco Acquisition Disorder. Use this thread to post any new pipe tobacco purchases.

nsfisher on "Dang TAD keeps on nailing me"

nsfisher — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:42:29 +0000

Thought i'd try Noggins this time, Kept it light in hopes customs lets me through. If it aint PAD biting me its TAD. Hal O the wind Sir Walter Raleighs 1792 flake

Lawrence on "What Are You Smoking? Happy New Year 2012! II"

Lawrence — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:40:53 +0000

878 Not too shabby! :puffy: <a href="http://luxurytobaccoreviews.com/t/escudo-navy-de-luxe">Escudo Navy De Luxe</a> in Poker Chip Apple Wood. <img src="http://pipesmagazine.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/album/632/poker-chip-600x450.jpg">

ontario on "Buttered Rum"

ontario — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:00:33 +0000

I have tried the MrB's made by Brighams up here in Canada and the Altadis made in the States and enjoyed them both.Any of you Folks tried other Buttered Rum mixtures you enjoyed?Or didn't enjoy.

coalsmoke on "What Blends Are You Waiting For??"

coalsmoke — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:15:24 +0000

There are blends that are sold out everywhere and the list contains the usual suspects...Penzance, Squadron Leader, etc. Butera is the blender for the Esoterica line and Penzance is all the rage and sold out most everywhere with the exception of the odd B&M. Butera also makes Pelican, another Lat blend that is sold out. And then there is much of the Sam Gawith line including Squadron Leader which is sold out. I want to get Penzance in bulk when it comes around and try out Squadron Leader and Pelican. What blends are sold out that you guys are waiting for?

futureman on "C&D's '456: Winchester'?"

futureman — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:50:46 +0000

I'm interested in trying various Virginias with unflavored Cavendish, and <a href="http://www.tobaccoreviews.com/blend_detail.cfm?ALPHA=4&TID=310">this blend description</a> got my attention. Has anyone tried it?

futureman on "What is your current "go to" or "everyday" smoke?"

futureman — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:02:29 +0000

For me, I'm enjoying several of Uhle's burley blends in the AM. Crushed While Burley, Blend 300, and Blend 00 are all outstanding as far as Burely's go. In the evening: a rubbed Virginia flake (Sillem's Mayor 1814 is what I'm smoking now) with a little cavendish. I probably need to buy a fair amount of PS Luxury Twist Flake.

baronsamedi on "Halfling's Leaf from Pipeinhand"

baronsamedi — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:40:21 +0000

Just got my bag of pipeinhand's personal blend called Halfling's leaf. Gonna try it in the Meer today. Pouch note-wise, it smells great and I think this is going to be a cool experience. Will he be up there with Mr. Pease and Mr. Ouelette soon? One can only wait and see. Or wait and smoke, that is.