Mixture No. 79 Review Contest

[tmoran]

I've noticed quite a few new pipers lately. I've also noticed recent murmurings and musings about this notorious tobacco. I have to say, I have never tried it either, so I have been looking for an excuse to give it a go. Why not do a contest?

Some of you may remember my Ennerdale review contest from the old site. This one will work basically the same way. Sign up in this thread and PM your address. I will mail out samples to all participants. Participants will post a review in the review thread I create. Reviews will be judged on whatever criteria I feel like at the moment. Judging will be extremely subjective, but gifs, pictures, and the ability to make me laugh always score well :D. Winners will be handsomely rewarded for their bravery and poor judgment.

There are no restrictions to registration. FOG's and new Bums are all welcome here. If you are brand new to piping, let me know and I might even throw in a MM smoke-able second to get you started. There is no limit on the number of participants. I'll leave registration open until Friday of next week, 5/29. Once registration is closed, I will order the baccy and send out the samples. As much as I would love to expedite the process and order ahead of time, I don't want to get stuck with a tub of this stuff if only a few people sign up. Reviews should be posted in a relatively timely manner. I'm not going to put a firm date on it yet, but if someone disappears for a long time, I reserve the right to move ahead with the judging.

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[Tobias Lutz]

Awesome! If you only get a handful, Tim, you can buy it by the ounce from 4Noggins and not get stuck with a bunch left over. (http://www.4noggins.com/mixture-no-79-pipe-tobacco.aspx)

[Emperor Zurg]

Winner receives a 10 year supply of Mixture 79!
(That would be 1 pouch - to be stored in the glovebox of their car until discarded 10 years later)

[tmoran]

Awesome! If you only get a handful, Tim, you can buy it by the ounce from 4Noggins and not get stuck with a bunch left over. (http://www.4noggins.com/mixture-no-79-pipe-tobacco.aspx)

Thanks for that, Tobias. Just to clear up any possible confusion, I didn't mean to imply that I would cancel the contest if there wasn't enough participation. I'm just trying to keep leftovers to a minimum :greengrin:

[Lostmason]

I'm in,and I bet GWBowman would be also.

[tmoran]

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[Tobias Lutz]

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If you don't mind the fact I've smoked it before :)

[GWBowman]

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The g stands for Glutton-for-punishment (it's an old family name)

and I see Emperor Zurg isn't concerned with resale value of his cars.

[Usafvet509]

Are the terms "urinal cake" and "perfume counter nightmare" allowed, or is that plagiarism? Lmao...

[tmoran]

Are the terms "urinal cake" and "perfume counter nightmare" allowed, or is that plagiarism? Lmao...

Somebody's been doing their homework on TR. So waddya say? Wanna sign up?

[Usafvet509]

Have never smoked a pipe. I am somewhat curious, and if you'd welcome a noob review, I will sign up, sir. Aside from a pipe obviously, what else do I need?

[tmoran]

Have never smoked a pipe. I am somewhat curious, and if you'd welcome a noob review, I will sign up, sir. Aside from a pipe obviously, what else do I need?

:devilish: I was hoping we would attract some fence sitters. I'll send you everything you need, except the fire source. I don't think you are supposed to send them anymore. Any Bic or wooden matches will do.

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[Branzig]

If you need a spot filler, and no more noobies want to sign up, I will join.

Fair Warning though, you might get a positive review out of me, being a connoisseur of things such as Old English 40s and Lakeland Snot :p

[Usafvet509]

Wooden matches I've got, kind sir. I'm kinda old school with my cigars. All I use my butane for is toasting the foot. Many thanks!
Branzig, Lakeland Snot?!?! What the hell have I just gotten into?!

[tmoran]

If you need a spot filler, and no more noobies want to sign up, I will join.

Fair Warning though, you might get a positive review out of me, being a connoisseur of things such as Old English 40s and Lakeland Snot :p

Oh, don't be so coy. There is no limit on enrollment. Besides, it's not as much fun if everybody is bashing it. There has to be at least one dissenter.

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[commonsenseman]

I HAVE smoked the devil's mixture before, therefore I am NOT IN.

[Branzig]

Branzig, Lakeland Snot?!?! What the hell have I just gotten into?!

Don't Fear! Lakeland Snot is a manly pipe tobacco topping that lesser men just can't handle or deal with. :p

Mixture 79 isn't exactly a Lakeland, but it has some similar characteristics.

[El Whedo]

Mixture 79 isn't exactly a Lakeland, but it has some similar characteristics.

OK, I can see that... sorta.

I despise Lakelands (Ok, ok, dislike), but I like M79 a wee bit (in a perverse way). I always feel sleazy (in a good way) when I smoke M79. It makes me feel like madness and desperation is in the air, but I am above it. It's kinda fun occasionally.

I'd like to get in on this, but I'm gonna be on the road for almost two weeks. I'm not sure how the logistics would work... maybe I could pick up a pouch on the road and do a review with yall?

[tmoran]

OK, I can see that... sorta.

I despise Lakelands (Ok, ok, dislike), but I like M79 a wee bit (in a perverse way). I always feel sleazy (in a good way) when I smoke M79. It makes me feel like madness and desperation is in the air, but I am above it. It's kinda fun occasionally.

I'd like to get in on this, but I'm gonna be on the road for almost two weeks. I'm not sure how the logistics would work... maybe I could pick up a pouch on the road and do a review with yall?

I'm sure we can figure something out.

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2. Tobias Lutz
3. GWBowman
4. Usafvet509
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[Nature]

Alright, I am intrigued by what all the fuss is about. I will give it a go.

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[BryGuySC]

I'm going to regret this, but... I'm in.

http://thisisinfamous.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/huge-mistake-3.gif

[JustTroItIn]

I'm curious too. Thanks for the contest!

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[Usafvet509]

tmoran, you mentioned a "MM smokeable second." What is that, sir?

[tmoran]

Missouri Meerschaum sells grab bags of their "Smoke-able Seconds (http://corncobpipe.com/10-pipe-grab-bag-of-smokable-seconds.html)". They are MM corn cob pipes that have some minor flaw that do not alter the pipes smoking qualities, but do not pass inspection. Some of them have small cosmetic flaws, and most that I have I can't even find the flaw that caused it to fail inspection.

[Usafvet509]

Gotcha, thanks!

[RenoH414]

I'd be up to give this a try. I've never smoked a pipe before but I am in the middle of the Noob sampler trade so I should be able to remedy that problem by the time this closes. If you don't mind another Noob sign me up.

Thanks

Reno

[c.ortiz108]

After El Whedo's evocative endorsement, and the reviews online, how can I pass this up? Count me in if there's room for another noob piper.

[tmoran]

1. Lostmason
2. Tobias Lutz
3. GWBowman
4. Usafvet509
5. Branzig
6. El Whedo
7. Nature
8. BryGuySC
9. JustTroItIn
10. RenoH414
11. c.ortiz108

[bluenoser]

If there's room and sending north of the border isn't a deal breaker I'm in

[tmoran]

Just be sure to alert the proper authorities ahead of time. I'm not looking to start a war with an overt act of aggression by sending M79.

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3. GWBowman
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5. Branzig
6. El Whedo
7. Nature
8. BryGuySC
9. JustTroItIn
10. RenoH414
11. c.ortiz108
12. bluenoser

[Trroutman22]

All I can say is the people on this list have some serious stones!

Good luck and my advice would be to use a throw away pipe and smoke as far away from the misses as possible. :)

[fastnbulbous]

As I said in another post, so far I have enjoyed every pipe that I have had. Sounds like I need to try this just as a gauge for pipe tobacco.
Can I get in on this?

[Desertlifter]

If you haven't signed up and have yet to add Mixture 79 to your piping experiences....you must.

If you've not read my own stumbling missive on the stuff, have a look here if you dare:

http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/showthread.php?3443-Mixture-79-you-know-you-want-it&p=62817#post62817

[tmoran]

Loved the review, Desertlifter! Only a few days left to get in on this. Sign-up closes this Friday at midnight Eastern time.
1. Lostmason
2. Tobias Lutz
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6. El Whedo
7. Nature
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11. c.ortiz108
12. bluenoser
13. fastnbulbous

[tmoran]

Time is running out! Registration closes tomorrow at midnight. Sign up now or you will forever regret the opportunity to sample the very same tobacco Hugh Hefner used to attract all those bunnies (I hear he did pretty well with the ladies, too) for the low low price of one review. In addition to a free sample, the top three reviews (as chosen by yours truly), will be rewarded with a prize pack custom tailored to the individual. I may even throw in some bonus flash contests along the way.

[tmoran]

Final bump. Just over 12 hours left to sign up.

[cbr310]

Sign me up Tim, Havent been abused lately.

[tmoran]

Sign me up Tim, Havent been abused lately.

Right at the wire. Well played. The final list is below. The tobacco has already been ordered. If you haven't already done so, please PM me your mailing address so i can get the samples out ASAP.

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6. El Whedo
7. Nature
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10. RenoH414
11. c.ortiz108
12. bluenoser
13. fastnbulbous
14. cbr310

[Trroutman22]

2992

My Condolences...

[tmoran]

It has arrived! Along with a few other goodies. Also some pipe cleaners and accessories, but nobody cares about that stuff.

http://i1280.photobucket.com/albums/a483/tmoran1983/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20150603_001_zps26ffeead.jpg (http://s1280.photobucket.com/user/tmoran1983/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20150603_001_zps26ffeead.jpg.html)

Samples will be on their way in the next day or two.

[c.ortiz108]

I can hardly wait.... :confused:

[tmoran]

The aroma is pretty unique. To my nose, the dominant fragrance is licorice or anise. I haven't worked up the nerve to smoke any yet.

[Lostmason]

Being a big fan of licorice, I'm looking forward to this.If that flavor comes through on the smoke, I will be in
"Hog Heaven".

[tmoran]

All the samples have been mailed. Whichever postal employee gets to open that drop box this afternoon is in for a treat.

[Tobias Lutz]

All the samples have been mailed. Whichever postal employee gets to open that drop box this afternoon is in for a treat.

https://letmereach.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/ren-and-stimpy-gif.gif

[GWBowman]

"I hate being Tim's mailman when he does these contest"
http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/newman_zpsjwfuedhu.png (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/newman_zpsjwfuedhu.png.html)
"Still remember the Ennerdale Flake debacle."

[Usafvet509]

My wife says it arrived. Am on the ambulance currently, hope to be home tonight

[Tobias Lutz]

My wife says it arrived. Am on the ambulance currently, hope to be home tonight

You might want to smoke it in close proximity to said ambulance. Just sayin'

[BryGuySC]

Mine came in today.
I let my wife smell it. She said, "Uh... interesting."

[c.ortiz108]

I got mine today, too. I think it smells kind of interesting, too. In the same way that migraines are interesting....

[BryGuySC]

Tried out a tiny bowl to see what I was going to be in for. Not as horrible as I thought, but it is certainly all over the place. I'm sure the Lakeland guys will love it! ;)

Review to follow after I have some more full sized bowls.

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o163/bcsssj/Cigar%20Stuff/_20150609_004426_zpsb9zcotab.jpg (http://s120.photobucket.com/user/bcsssj/media/Cigar%20Stuff/_20150609_004426_zpsb9zcotab.jpg.html)

[Usafvet509]

A cautious whiff does not yield any warning signs, and Heather and I second the aroma, ground up licorice. tmoran, due date on reviews? Will be spending the next week going over Piping 101, learning how to properly light and smoke. Very generous sample pack BTW! The dark fired? I wanna chew on it ! Lol

[tmoran]

Below is the link to the official review thread. Please make sure to put all official reviews in that thread, in order to help me keep it organized. Mini contests should remain in this thread.

There is no firm date "due date" for the reviews Usafvet509, just don't make me send one of my goons out there to "motivate" you. And the ODF is excellent stuff. And heed my warning about Sweet Rum Twist!

Mixture No. 79 Contest Review Thread (http://www.cigarbum.com/forum/showthread.php?3653-Mixture-No-79-Review-Contest-Review-Thread)

[fastnbulbous]

Received yesterday. Trying it Friday!

[Desertlifter]

Below is the link to the official review thread. Please make sure to put all official reviews in that thread, in order to help me keep it organized. Mini contests should remain in this thread.

There is no firm date "due date" for the reviews Usafvet509, just don't make me send one of my goons out there to "motivate" you. And the ODF is excellent stuff. And heed my warning about Sweet Rum Twist!


Rum Twist is glorious!

[tmoran]

Apparently two of the envelopes were a bit too full and came back for more postage. Tobias Lutz and GWBowman your samples will be sent back out tomorrow. Sorry for the delay, I know you can't wait to get your hands on it!

[GWBowman]

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/anticipation_zpsc06cbc60.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/anticipation_zpsc06cbc60.jpg.html)

[Tobias Lutz]

Apparently two of the envelopes were a bit too full and came back for more postage. Tobias Lutz and GWBowman your samples will be sent back out tomorrow. Sorry for the delay, I know you can't wait to get your hands on it!

No rush :) lol.

Thanks for the update!

[Lostmason]

I'm smoking rose leaves with dial soap in order to have my palette ready....:frog:

[Branzig]

The air freshener has landed.

:lol:

[GWBowman]

Ah yes. The illustrious one has arrived.(que soft violin music in background) Happy to be graced by the presence of my very own baggie of Mixture No. 79, shipped in straight from Casa de Moran. Yet another Saturday of yard work, with whisp of not yet enjoyed pipe smoke running through my imagination. :woohoo:

[Tobias Lutz]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f7/0d/ae/f70dae662630616f7693b20bb61eb561.jpg

[cbr310]

My wife says it arrived. Am on the ambulance currently, hope to be home tonight

you might be back on it but riding in the back after this is over!

[bluenoser]

Mine arrived yesterday. Will be gracing my mm Ozark with its presence tomorrow with my review to follow.

[Usafvet509]

you might be back on it but riding in the back after this is over!

Thought I was gonna last night after that deceptive little Camacho Corojo. Pepper bomb! Thought it wouldn't be much, since I enthusiastically attack Blackouts and Diplomas. Wrong!

[tmoran]

*****MINI CONTEST #1*****

You work in the marketing department at Sutliff. Sales of Mixture No. 79 have been lagging. Your boss thinks the solution is a complete rebrand. Your job is to come up with some type of marketing material. A new print ad, a new logo, etc. He really wants you to capture the "essence" of the blend, and the type of people you imagine smoke it. For simplicity sake, we'll pretend there are none of the usual laws surrounding tobacco advertising. Also, your boss is a cheap SOB, so your only tools are MS Paint (if there is a similar Mac equivalent that is fine), Photoshop, stock images from the web, and anything you can draw manually.

You have one week. The deadline is start of business Monday, 6/22. Off the record, your boss is a bit of a goof, and you know anything that will elicit a laugh is sure to get his praise. This contest is open to all members, even if you are not part of the review contest. The winner will have his or her choice of a full tin of one of the following:

Erinmore Flake 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 100g 7/13
SG 1792 Flake 5/13
Dan Hamborger Veermaster 8/14

If I choose more than one winner, first place will get first choice, second will get second, and so on. I also reserve the right to throw in samples and bodyguards to protect the tin.

Good luck!

[GWBowman]

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/mix79ad_zpsp5s8sx5a.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/mix79ad_zpsp5s8sx5a.jpg.html)

[tmoran]

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/mix79ad_zpsp5s8sx5a.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/mix79ad_zpsp5s8sx5a.jpg.html)

Ha! I actually laughed out loud at that one! Solid work!

[cbr310]

me too! so glad I wasnt taking a drink! I have no clue how to do that stuff, good luck fellas!

[Lostmason]

3136

[tmoran]

3136

Very creative. Never would have thought to go after the "New Wave" crowd. Getting ready to chill out with Mix No. 79 and the song of the Orca.

[Lostmason]

I like GWBowman 's , He snaged the flower petals and soap..

[bluenoser]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww347/Gsxblaze/M.79.jpg (http://s734.photobucket.com/user/Gsxblaze/media/M.79.jpg.html)

[GWBowman]

I tried to sneak up on myself with it.

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/31FEBB47-B8BC-4C20-A5AE-9BE4B9EFA23B_zpsbzjo1eaj.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/31FEBB47-B8BC-4C20-A5AE-9BE4B9EFA23B_zpsbzjo1eaj.jpg.html)

That was a bust. Maybe tomorrow night. In the mean time, here is the 60 radio ad we'll be starting July first.

Mixture No. 79 Radio Ad

Has the man of the house been coming home a little, let’s say, grumpy-umpy-umpy?
(background: door slam “frickin frackin smitten smatten”)
Buy him a gift that will pay dividends to you. A new pipe and a tub of Mixture No. 79 Pipe Tobacco. Not only is the act of smoking a pipe relaxing, (“ahh”) but it’s medically proven that nicotine counteracts some of the effects of caffeine. (sigh of relief) You know, that evening cup of coffee from the pot made this morning. Let’s face it. Eight O’Clock is a brand, not a vintage. (“yuck”)

But wait. There’s more!

The smell of Mixture No. 79 will bring back memories of his saintly mother, and the flowery “old woman” perfume she always wore. (“Mom” in a relaxing voice) While the taste of Mixture No. 79 will remind him of her threatening to wash out his mouth when he couldn’t control it. (“Don’t want any of that”) Mixture No. 79 will calm him down everytime he smokes it.

So if you want to turn that roaring lion into a neutered* old house cat, get him Mixture No. 79 today!

Announcer should read the following fast in a low voice;
*“Warning: While Mixture No. 79 has not been proven to make men impotent and/or sterile YET, if you come to bed smelling of this stuff, it won’t matter.”


I thought about recording it myself. I've been told I have a face for radio.

[c.ortiz108]

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag187/cortiz108/Picture%201_zpse9pk75xs.png (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/cortiz108/media/Picture%201_zpse9pk75xs.png.html)

[GWBowman]

http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/ag187/cortiz108/Picture%201_zpse9pk75xs.png (http://s1368.photobucket.com/user/cortiz108/media/Picture%201_zpse9pk75xs.png.html)

A smoke that's eco friendly. I like it. Very nice.

[c.ortiz108]

Hope I didn't kill off this thread with my macabre sense of humor.... :idunno: In my little world, every day is Halloween!

[tmoran]

Hope I didn't kill off this thread with my macabre sense of humor.... :idunno: In my little world, every day is Halloween!

I enjoyed the entry. I'm sure the rest are just putting the finishing touches on theirs.

[tmoran]

Ok, the first mini-contest is officially closed. I will have the verdict tomorrow morning, at which time I will be posting up a new mini-contest. Stay tuned...

[tmoran]

I was running a little behind getting the results of the first mini contest back. I was carefully pouring over all the entries, weighing all the elements, puffing away in silent contemplation. After much analysis, I have decided to choose two winning entries. Runner up goes to c.ortiz108. Now, ladies (if there are any lady pipers out there) and gentlemen. Without any further ado, I present your champion........... GWBowman!!!

GWB, choose your winnings from the list below. Chico, you get to choose from the leftovers. Thanks everybody for playing!!!!

Erinmore Flake 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 100g 7/13
SG 1792 Flake 5/13
Dan Hamborger Veermaster 8/14

[tmoran]

*****MINI CONTEST #2*****

Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to write a Mixture No. 79 poem. It can be in any form you wish. It can be a review, but it doesn't have to be. Winner(s) will choose their own prize from the list below, or any of the prizes left over from the last contest. I will update the list once the previous winners have chosen. To be eligible, all entries must be posted by midnight EST on 6/30. Please post all entries in this thread.

Dunhill Mixture 965 2/14
Presbyterian Mixture 3/14
Solani Aged Burley Flake 3/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14

[GWBowman]

I was running a little behind getting the results of the first mini contest back. I was carefully pouring over all the entries, weighing all the elements, puffing away in silent contemplation. After much analysis, I have decided to choose two winning entries. Runner up goes to c.ortiz108. Now, ladies (if there are any lady pipers out there) and gentlemen. Without any further ado, I present your champion........... GWBowman!!!

GWB, choose your winnings from the list below. Chico, you get to choose from the leftovers. Thanks everybody for playing!!!!

Erinmore Flake 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 100g 7/13
SG 1792 Flake 5/13
Dan Hamborger Veermaster 8/14

Too Cool! Thanks Tim. I've never had any Peterson Irish Flake, so I'm going with that. Thanks again sir.

[Lostmason]

Congrats George and Chico,,,great posts !!

[c.ortiz108]

I was running a little behind getting the results of the first mini contest back. I was carefully pouring over all the entries, weighing all the elements, puffing away in silent contemplation. After much analysis, I have decided to choose two winning entries. Runner up goes to c.ortiz108. Now, ladies (if there are any lady pipers out there) and gentlemen. Without any further ado, I present your champion........... GWBowman!!!

GWB, choose your winnings from the list below. Chico, you get to choose from the leftovers. Thanks everybody for playing!!!!

Erinmore Flake 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 100g 7/13
SG 1792 Flake 5/13
Dan Hamborger Veermaster 8/14

Wow, nice surprise, thanks! And congrats on the first place win, @George!

I guess surviving the Mixture No. 79 has made me brave, so I think I'll go for that other legendary love-it-or-hate it blend, the SG 1792. Thanks a bunch, Tim, for these fun contests and for your generosity.

[tmoran]

You both have great taste. Fine choices, and plenty of nicotine to go around.

[Lostmason]

I'm at a loss
My brain I'll toss
I smoked that blend
And found Satan's end
Mixture #79
Is it sublime ?

It dulls the sense's
It clouds the mind
I'll stick with burleys
And Virginias I find
This Sutliff Mixture #79
Is Not Devine !

[fastnbulbous]

Try Seventy-Nine
Smoke potpourris and incense.
You will have had some

[T.E.Fox]

This thread is great, kudos to all. I'm almost tempted to get some of this to see what the infamy is all about!

[Lostmason]

This thread is great, kudos to all. I'm almost tempted to get some of this to see what the infamy is all about!

At this point it is a cruel joke portrayed by a lil ol man with too much money,,,(Hugh)

[T.E.Fox]

At this point it is a cruel joke portrayed by a lil ol man with too much money,,,(Hugh)

I did say almost tempted. I'm not ready to fall into the trap just yet :lol:

[Lostmason]

I did say almost tempted. I'm not ready to fall into the trap just yet :lol:

It's really not that bad,just entirely different from any thing else.Imagine a Ghurka Beast infused with Gain and kept in an old gym sock.

[c.ortiz108]

I did say almost tempted. I'm not ready to fall into the trap just yet :lol:

A nice little sample is yours for the asking. I don't think Tim would mind me re-gifting in this case!

EDIT: I don't even mind sending to Australia - anything to get this stuff out of the house!

[T.E.Fox]

A nice little sample is yours for the asking. I don't think Tim would mind me re-gifting in this case!

EDIT: I don't even mind sending to Australia - anything to get this stuff out of the house!

Might take you up on that! Anything has to better than the smell of old grease I'm normally coated in :lol: PM incoming!

[tmoran]

A nice little sample is yours for the asking. I don't think Tim would mind me re-gifting in this case!

EDIT: I don't even mind sending to Australia - anything to get this stuff out of the house!

You can regift, or I can send him some. I only have a meager 4 oz left from the tub, but I would be willing to sacrifice a sample for our brother from down under.

[GWBowman]

Not only did my winnings arrive today, it beat my order from Jimmy Johns. That was fast Tim. Thanks again.

http://i1166.photobucket.com/albums/q610/GWBowman/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/23BCEE45-47D6-42E7-96C5-1357A37677BD_zps2erqqomd.jpg (http://s1166.photobucket.com/user/GWBowman/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-06/23BCEE45-47D6-42E7-96C5-1357A37677BD_zps2erqqomd.jpg.html)

The tag along bags are FVF, Classic Burley Kake, and Stonehaven. Yum yum

[Emperor Zurg]

I only have a meager 4 oz left from the tub

So you're saying you have about 2x lifetime supply on hand?

[tmoran]

So you're saying you have about 2x lifetime supply on hand?

It's certainly more than one man could manage to smoke in a lifetime.

[c.ortiz108]

You can regift, or I can send him some. I only have a meager 4 oz left from the tub, but I would be willing to sacrifice a sample for our brother from down under.

Thanks, Tim. Tom and I are all set, though. After all, I wouldn't want to deprive you of your last 4oz. What if they stop making it, then where would you be? :friendly_wink:

Meanwhile, from the ridiculous to the sublime, my prize arrived today!
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That's a pretty fine prize for 2nd place! Never had any of these but know they are all well regarded. Really looking forward to try these. That Stonehaven looks and smells especially amazing. Thanks for your generosity, brother, and for the fun contests!

[c.ortiz108]

An Ode to Mixture No. 79

While inside the Ziploc bag it lay
My nostrils were filled with much dismay
Was it licorice, vanilla, whisky? – nay!
Just lavender, soap, tar, and decay

But I soldiered on like a warrior brave
And stuffed my pipe with Burley aftershave
But soon I began to rant and rave
And almost longed to be dead in the grave

For when match touched leaf I did despair
And thought that I tasted baboon hair
Or perhaps the anus of a bear
Or Queen Elizabeth’s underwear

It’s nothing like a fine aged wine
Shared with a beloved valentine
‘Tis more like a sun that doesn’t shine
Or grapes that die upon the vine

Your taste is yours, and mine is mine
Some like tofu, some like swine
But I for one will never pine
For this sickly Mixture 79


PS: Tim, feel free to disqualify me if you want since I already won something - I just couldn't resist the challenge!

[BryGuySC]

You can regift, or I can send him some. I only have a meager 4 oz left from the tub, but I would be willing to sacrifice a sample for our brother from down under.

Four Ounces!
That is more than any man should ever have to smoke! I say bomb it to the Lakeland crowd! :D

[c.ortiz108]

Come on, guys, man up! I'm jonesing for some new Mixture No. 79 poetry!

[bluenoser]

Ok I'm not very poetic but I'll giver a go.

There once was a man from Nantucket,
When given M79 he said F... it,
I'll give it a go,
Later he did throw,
His new meerschaum in the trash bucket?

[tmoran]

I'm a little late choosing a winner. It was a very difficult decision, I had no idea we had so much talent on the boards. So difficult, in fact, I had to bring in my SO to help decide. All of the entries were very well done, but we have chosen fastnbulbous as the winner, and c.ortiz108 once again as runner up. Below is the list of baccies to choose from. Adam choose first, and Chico gets to choose next.

Dunhill Mixture 965 2/14
Presbyterian Mixture 3/14
Solani Aged Burley Flake 3/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14
Erinmore Flake 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 100g 7/13
Dan Hamborger Veermaster 8/14

[c.ortiz108]

I'm a little late choosing a winner. It was a very difficult decision, I had no idea we had so much talent on the boards. So difficult, in fact, I had to bring in my SO to help decide. All of the entries were very well done, but we have chosen fastnbulbous as the winner, and c.ortiz108 once again as runner up. Below is the list of baccies to choose from. Adam choose first, and Chico gets to choose next.

Dunhill Mixture 965 2/14
Presbyterian Mixture 3/14
Solani Aged Burley Flake 3/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14
Erinmore Flake 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 100g 7/13
Dan Hamborger Veermaster 8/14

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride... :rolleyes:

But seriously, thanks again, Tim! I didn't think I could win something twice, so this is a cool surprise! All I can say is your SO is a gentleman of refined tastes. Congrats fastnbulbous!

[tmoran]

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride... :rolleyes:

But seriously, thanks again, Tim! I didn't think I could win something twice, so this is a cool surprise! All I can say is your SO is a gentleman of refined tastes. Congrats fastnbulbous!

Haha, I will tell her you said as much!

[c.ortiz108]

Haha, I will tell her you said as much!

Oopsy... Though I guess that kind of faux pas is better than mistaking her for a gentleman in person (like the time I asked a woman when her baby was due, and she snapped "I'm not pregnant!"). :uncomfortableness:

[fastnbulbous]

I'm a little late choosing a winner. It was a very difficult decision, I had no idea we had so much talent on the boards. So difficult, in fact, I had to bring in my SO to help decide. All of the entries were very well done, but we have chosen fastnbulbous as the winner, and c.ortiz108 once again as runner up. Below is the list of baccies to choose from. Adam choose first, and Chico gets to choose next.

Dunhill Mixture 965 2/14
Presbyterian Mixture 3/14
Solani Aged Burley Flake 3/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14
Erinmore Flake 7/13
Peterson Irish Flake 4/14
Orlik Golden Sliced 100g 7/13
Dan Hamborger Veermaster 8/14


As Mr. Burns would say, Huzzah!! Thanks Tim/SO/All. I am very happily surprised.

I still have basically no idea about pipe tobacco, so after a quick lookup on the inter webs I will try the Solani Aged Burley Flake 3/14.

It got the highest rating on the first website that I went to (Tobaccoreviews.com), has no additives at all, or so it said, and it was not one of the many sent to me by Tobias for the newbie sampler.

Thanks again everyone.

Haiku Rules!

[c.ortiz108]

As Mr. Burns would say, Huzzah!! Thanks Tim/SO/All. I am very happily surprised.

I still have basically no idea about pipe tobacco, so after a quick lookup on the inter webs I will try the Solani Aged Burley Flake 3/14.

It got the highest rating on the first website that I went to (Tobaccoreviews.com), has no additives at all, or so it said, and it was not one of the many sent to me by Tobias for the newbie sampler.

Thanks again everyone.

Haiku Rules!

I've seen that Solani recommended all over the place, so I'm guessing you probably made a good choice! The use of 3 different kinds of burley is intriguing.

I've been wanting to try Presbyterian Mixture, and in fact was going to order some on my P&C order but they don't carry it. It's a tough decision with all that variety of tobacco goodness, but I'll go for that one! Thanks again Tim, for all the fun and generosity. I like these contests that get everyone's creative juices flowing!

[Lostmason]

Congrats Adam and Chico, Good Show !!

Thanks Tim for the contest.

[GWBowman]

Congratulations to Adam and Chico. Thanks again Tim.:encouragement:

[c.ortiz108]

Received my prize today!

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In addition to the tin of Presbyterian there three fine samples - none of which I've had! Been wanting to try the Semois, eager to try any Esotericas, and to explore more SGs so these are all massively appreciated. Thanks for your generosity and for all the fun, Tim.

[fastnbulbous]

After reading this yesterday afternoon, I thought Sunday...Ah, what the hell. and look what was waiting for me.

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Also 3 additional samples along with the Solani.
Note that the bottom bag is empty because I smoked it all!

Thanks a bunch Tim

[GWBowman]

Received my prize today!

3458

In addition to the tin of Presbyterian there three fine samples - none of which I've had! Been wanting to try the Semois, eager to try any Esotericas, and to explore more SGs so these are all massively appreciated. Thanks for your generosity and for all the fun, Tim.


After reading this yesterday afternoon, I thought Sunday...Ah, what the hell. and look what was waiting for me.

3468

Also 3 additional samples along with the Solani.
Note that the bottom bag is empty because I smoked it all!

Thanks a bunch Tim
tmoran throws one heck of a party.

[c.ortiz108]

After reading this yesterday afternoon, I thought Sunday...Ah, what the hell. and look what was waiting for me.

3468

Also 3 additional samples along with the Solani.
Note that the bottom bag is empty because I smoked it all!

Thanks a bunch Tim

How was the Semois? I've read pretty much nothing but good things about it.

[fastnbulbous]

I thought that it was very good. I think it was the first straight Burley that I have had.
It smoked super quick which was why it was all gone.
I finished 2 bowls in the time it usually takes to have one.
Looking forward to trying it again.

There was a weird soap/metallic taste every 5 puffs or so that I couldn't quite place. I was not a huge fan of that, but that could have been the pipe that I smoked out of too.

[c.ortiz108]

I thought that it was very good. I think it was the first straight Barley that I have had.
It smoked super quick which was why it was all gone.
I finished 2 bowls in the time it usually takes to have one.
Looking forward to trying it again.

There was a weird soap/metallic taste every 5 puffs or so that I couldn't quite place. I was not a huge fan of that, but that could have been the pipe that I smoked out of too.

Haven't tried mine yet, but from what I've read it's a different strain of Burley than is commonly used and is supposed to have some pretty unique characteristics.

[T.E.Fox]

How was the Semois? I've read pretty much nothing but good things about it.

The bit I've tried has a remarkably cigar-esque flavour and mouthfeel to it. A slightly dry, earthiness you would almost get from a habano cigar.

[tmoran]

The bit I've tried has a remarkably cigar-esque flavour and mouthfeel to it. A slightly dry, earthiness you would almost get from a habano cigar.

I agree with this description. Earthy is the predominant flavor. It always reminds me of mushrooms a little. Also a little spice, more so if you don't smoke it very slow. Also, pack it fairly tight. It is very dry, so it will burn quickly.

[fastnbulbous]

I agree with this description. Earthy is the predominant flavor. It always reminds me of mushrooms a little. Also a little spice, more so if you don't smoke it very slow. Also, pack it fairly tight. It is very dry, so it will burn quickly.

I did not get too much of the cigar. Maybe a bit, but I think that was just because it was more straight tobacco than I am used to in pipes. Also, I am still learning. :)

[T.E.Fox]

After sailing the seven seas, and being delivered via kangaroo, the sample of M79 kindly sent to me by c.ortiz108 has arrived. Firstly, a shout out to Chico who not only has sacrificed his time to send this, but has also included a sample baggy of four(!) other tobaccos to try! An incredibly kind gesture, and I can't wait to try them all. Thank you Chico.

I've been away for a week for work and came home to find my package had arrived safely. My girlfriend had already unpackaged everything and tucked it safely away in my tobacco storage esky! I've got the night to myself while she is at work, so what better way to unwind after a long week than with tobacco.

With such glorious comments put forward about M79 I was half expecting to encounter things not unlike that of a bad acid trip, but I was pleasantly surprised. My interpretations are exactly that, but what ran through my mind was as follows:

Upon opening the bag and having a good ol' sniff, I was immediately transported to a lolly shop not far from here. A small shop that specialises in olde worlde and international candy and other treats. I get that sickly sweetness that one would get from the small sugar candies similar to a pez, mixed in with the treats of old which often used floral and nutty essences. The whole thing has a thin, dusty overtone of the scent that a shop can only get if it's been operating for decades. It's nothing I'd ever expect from a tobacco blend, but it does get nostalgic points.

First char gives a huge burst of the sickly notes mentioned before, and on subsequent lights (I am a bad offender for smoking a pipe in short bursts) the flavours mellow out and I think I understand the soapy description people get. There's a feeling at the back of the tongue that you would only normally get if you were to say, down some liquid soap. Having accidentally ingested liquid soap before I can certainly see the similarity. It feels almost like an oily coating which has those (chemically) floral notes to it.

The room note I'll be honest and say isn't overwhelming but rather pleasant for a tobacco, in an odd kind of way. I can't say I'd stock up on M79, but I'll smoke through my sample and consider it for what it is - a novelty tobacco of sorts. Were it not for the soapy mouth feel I'd say it's enjoyable.

Thanks for the opportunity guys.

[c.ortiz108]

After sailing the seven seas, and being delivered via kangaroo, the sample of M79 kindly sent to me by c.ortiz108 has arrived. Firstly, a shout out to Chico who not only has sacrificed his time to send this, but has also included a sample baggy of four(!) other tobaccos to try! An incredibly kind gesture, and I can't wait to try them all. Thank you Chico.

I've been away for a week for work and came home to find my package had arrived safely. My girlfriend had already unpackaged everything and tucked it safely away in my tobacco storage esky! I've got the night to myself while she is at work, so what better way to unwind after a long week than with tobacco.

With such glorious comments put forward about M79 I was half expecting to encounter things not unlike that of a bad acid trip, but I was pleasantly surprised. My interpretations are exactly that, but what ran through my mind was as follows:

Upon opening the bag and having a good ol' sniff, I was immediately transported to a lolly shop not far from here. A small shop that specialises in olde worlde and international candy and other treats. I get that sickly sweetness that one would get from the small sugar candies similar to a pez, mixed in with the treats of old which often used floral and nutty essences. The whole thing has a thin, dusty overtone of the scent that a shop can only get if it's been operating for decades. It's nothing I'd ever expect from a tobacco blend, but it does get nostalgic points.

First char gives a huge burst of the sickly notes mentioned before, and on subsequent lights (I am a bad offender for smoking a pipe in short bursts) the flavours mellow out and I think I understand the soapy description people get. There's a feeling at the back of the tongue that you would only normally get if you were to say, down some liquid soap. Having accidentally ingested liquid soap before I can certainly see the similarity. It feels almost like an oily coating which has those (chemically) floral notes to it.

The room note I'll be honest and say isn't overwhelming but rather pleasant for a tobacco, in an odd kind of way. I can't say I'd stock up on M79, but I'll smoke through my sample and consider it for what it is - a novelty tobacco of sorts. Were it not for the soapy mouth feel I'd say it's enjoyable.

Thanks for the opportunity guys.

Nice review, thanks! I wish I tasted Pez when I smoked it...

Glad the package arrived okay. Let me know what you think of the others once you've smoked them. I like that Racine & Laramie a lot, even though I'm not crazy about burleys. They're an old timey shop in San Diego and they still do their own blending.