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  1. JR McDuff

    Reliable Estate pipe sales

    Hi all, Any recommendations for online estate pipe sales? Reliable, pipes that have been cleaned and are ready to smoke. $100 - $200 range Thanks!
  2. JR McDuff

    Historic tobacco blends?

    I would like to know what some of the oldest blends/recipes are and if they are still being blended and sold today. I think it would be interesting to start smoking through pipe tobacco history. Your input would be much appreciated!
  3. JR McDuff

    Life Insurance Experiences

    Greeetings all, I was asked what happens when a pipe smoker passes away with a sizable life insurance policy that was written when they were a non-smoker? Are the beneficiaries penalized by receiving less of the payout? Can the insurance company even find out if the policy holder was a smoker...
  4. JR McDuff

    Mysterious Sweet Taste

    Greetings, I've been enjoying pipe tobacco for a little over a year and have been fortunate enough to try quite a few different types. I had no interest in aromatics or flavorings and have stayed focused on the most natural offerings. A while back I tried Haunted Bookshop and Pegasus and found...
  5. JR McDuff

    Jarred Tobacco Shelf Life

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) I'm new to pipes and not sure how long my tobacco will keep after being put in Mason jars. If I only smoke a couple of times a week will it eventually go bad? Thanks!
  6. JR McDuff

    Using Jarred Tobacco

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) I'm new to pipes and not sure how long my tobacco will keep after being put in Mason jars. If I only smoke a couple of times a week will it eventually go bad? Thanks!
  7. JR McDuff

    Learning the Taste of Tobacco

    Being new to pipe smoking, should I first taste the different tobacco types independently before they are blended? If I start with blends, how will I know a Latakia from an oriental or Virginia or Cavendish? I would like to start out knowing their distinct attributes first. Any feedback would...
  8. JR McDuff

    Almost There...

    Glad to have found this site. I'm currently watching a ton of videos and reading Hacker's 'Ulitmate Pipe Book', but I have yet to purchase and smoke a pipe. I'm moving to Florida from Michigan in March, and once I'm settled in will treat myself to what I think will be a great experience. I'm...