what is your latest pipe purchase

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Originally Posted by Aguineapig

I have a question-- have you noticed any difference between McC bulk and tins with regard to humectant presence? I have only had two of their blends (PM Pipe, and 5100), both bulks, and while they had their merits, I really didn't like that there seemed to be a good bit of humectant/PG. Especially at the (nearly 50 dollar/lb) price point. I wondered if they only sauced the bulks with humectant. Not that I can afford to stock up on their tins either, being even more expensive than the bulks (plus I already have an unfortunate penchant for absolutely loving G&H blends already).

I try to stick with Stokkebye and C&D bulk, and hunting for mason jars at thrift shops, to keep things *somewhat* fiscally responsible ;)

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I've only recently bought some McClelland bulks at my local B&M and I did notice that is more moist than the tinned tobaccos. Didn't really give it much thought but it is probably due to a humectant. Have you tried C&D Yorktown? It is supposed to be a good Virginia. Big Lots has Mason jars that are only $8 a case. They only have the half-pints and quarts and the quarts are not wide-mouth.

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Originally Posted by Haebar

I've only recently bought some McClelland bulks at my local B&M and I did notice that is more moist than the tinned tobaccos. Didn't really give it much thought but it is probably due to a humectant. Have you tried C&D Yorktown? It is supposed to be a good Virginia. Big Lots has Mason jars that are only $8 a case. They only have the half-pints and quarts and the quarts are not wide-mouth.

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I heard tell that they were pressured, at one point, to add humectants to their bulks because the B&M's didn't like having to get it any special treatment. No idea if that's true or not. I hope nothing like that happens to C&D though, whose style I absolutely love. Haven't tried yorktown though, or too man of they VA's in general yet-- I did smoke some Orion's Arrow, and Three friars recently though, and found both excellent (and plan to buy a pound of each during Smokingpipes next C&D sale).

I can usually find jars for between 8-9 dollars around here. I've gotten oodles at thrift shops though-- I just check the rims for chips, and clean them good, and obviously buy fresh lids. Probably ends up being half the cost of buying new.

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Originally Posted by Aguineapig

I heard tell that they were pressured, at one point, to add humectants to their bulks because the B&M's didn't like having to get it any special treatment. No idea if that's true or not. I hope nothing like that happens to C&D though, whose style I absolutely love. Haven't tried yorktown though, or too man of they VA's in general yet-- I did smoke some Orion's Arrow, and Three friars recently though, and found both excellent (and plan to buy a pound of each during Smokingpipes next C&D sale).

I can usually find jars for between 8-9 dollars around here. I've gotten oodles at thrift shops though-- I just check the rims for chips, and clean them good, and obviously buy fresh lids. Probably ends up being half the cost of buying new.

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I'll have to start keeping my eye out for them when I go to thrift stores. My girlfriend and I go to them often but I don't remember seeing Mason jars.

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A couple of favorites and a couple new ones to try.
FVF and St. James Flake are always kept on hand.

I've been wanting to try Rattray's Hal o the Wynd and Frog Morton Across the Pond. Looking forward to it.

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Originally Posted by droy1958

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Congrats, that stuff's hard to procure. I've managed to find it at a B&M once or twice.

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Originally Posted by Bruck

Congrats, that stuff's hard to procure. I've managed to find it at a B&M once or twice.

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That's what I heard. I kinda tripped over it, as someone posted that it just came in at Mars Cigars about the time I hit the thread. I was lucky enough to get this, but the Stonehaven was gone.....

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Originally Posted by droy1958

That's what I heard. I kinda tripped over it, as someone posted that it just came in at Mars Cigars about the time I hit the thread. I was lucky enough to get this, but the Stonehaven was gone.....

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A buddy of mine at the office keeps trying to score a bag online, but when it comes it, it's gone right away. This past week he said (I forget which etailer) had it, and when it called they said it sold out in 10 minutes.

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Originally Posted by droy1958

DH 2 Bent Fat Apple Briar Pipe & Yello-Bole Imperial Honey Cured Cake Small Billiard...

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Who made that bent apple? DH is coming up empty in the memory banks.

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Originally Posted by Alligator Gar

Who made that bent apple? DH is coming up empty in the memory banks.

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It's DH or DH2. That's all I have for you. I've seen 3 or 4 sold on the bay, but I can't find anything on them...