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  1. jwesthurl

    Anise/licorice Italian Cigars?

    I see a few of you have experience with the dry Italian cigars. I’ve had exactly one regular Parodi. How do you feel about the flavored ones? Specifically the anise flavored ones? I love War Horse and I feel like these could be the cigar equivalent. Am I on the right track? Any specific brands...
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    End of an Era: John Dengler Closes

    Ok that’s great to know that some of the history will carry on. That also makes me doubly happy for Larry that he gets to retire and the family legacy isn’t just gone. Thanks telescopes!
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    End of an Era: John Dengler Closes

    It seemed pretty unclear from the few people I talked to but do you know if it will continue with same name, “menu”, etc. or are the new owners going to switch things up? One thing I always wished they did was offer tins for sale.
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    End of an Era: John Dengler Closes

    If I remember correctly I think Larry told telescopes that he would share some of the formulas with him so he may be able to replicate it. If it makes you feel any better, I made the mistake of not going back to stock up on my favorite blend from there, Country Kitchen. Now I have to make due...
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    End of an Era: John Dengler Closes

    John Dengler, Tobacconist in St. Charles, Missouri has closed its doors for good after 106 years. I sure will miss this place. Wishing Larry the best for the future!
  6. jwesthurl

    Greetings from Missouri

    I’m near you in St. Peters, welcome!
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    Show-Off Your Stanwell Pipes Here!

    There isn’t. Did Stanwell make pipes with blank engraving plates? I have seen one with initials before but didn’t know if it was common.
  8. jwesthurl

    ***What Are You Smoking, March 2023?***

    Breaking in this NOS Stanwell with some McConnell Scottish Cake.
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    Show-Off Your Stanwell Pipes Here!

    I picked up this NOS, Made in Denmark Stanwell at the St. Louis Pipe show for $35. I don’t know anything about it but it sure smokes fine!
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    Help with this Stanwell

    Hi all, I stole picked up this sweet, unsmoked Stanwell at the St.Louis pipe show over the weekend. It has the engraving badge like a pipe of the year but no engraving. Was that common? I’m assuming it’s pre-2010 because it says Made in Denmark. Anything else you can tell me about it...
  11. jwesthurl

    ***What Are You Smoking, February 2023?***

    Cold weather calls for a little Latakia. White Knight in this mystery estate pipe.
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    Hello from E Ky

    Welcome from Missouri! I was in Eastern Kentucky (Wheelwright) for the first time this summer. So beautiful, it gets in your bones. I can’t wait to go back.
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    New Presbyterian Danish Flake coming soon?

    Have you tried Bijou? That got recommended to me a lot but I’ve yet to try it. I wonder if that would fit the bill for you. I have a local B&M that has an oriental blend called Country Kitchen that I really love so I’m on the same mission as you.
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    The (Un)Official PipesMagazine Secret Santa Thread 2022!

    Santa was good to me. These are all new to me and I’m excited to try them. Plus I got a cool wooden tamper and a pipe tool! Thanks Santa!
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    The (Un)Official PipesMagazine Secret Santa Thread 2022!

    Recipient can jar it up for a year or two.