Smoking some Sleepy Hollow by Straus Tobacconist in Florence, Kentucky. Samples of this were given out at the party on the first night of the Nashville Pipe Show.
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Smoking some Sleepy Hollow by Straus Tobacconist in Florence, Kentucky. Samples of this were given out at the party on the first night of the Nashville Pipe Show.
I had a half bowl of C&D Crooked Lane (about 3 years of age) after the heavy rains this afternoon. Stuffed up with a little cold so havent been smoking much.
Some PS Black Coffee in an Old Vic 3/4 bent shown in the other thread.
C&D Bayou Night in a Redonian army mount billiard
Pete, just realized I never did confirm or deny my blend.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverBend
White Burley and Bright VA. The "ite" is what got my mind all twisted. Excuse my ignorance, please!
Turns out both, plus Red VA, East Carolina, a bit of Stoved VA, and a touch of light-brown Burley were the components in that particular blend. I seem to remember it being a bit brighter and livelier when fresh. A few years in a jar and it became a touch muddled... Maybe the burleys, of which there really wasn't much, became more dominant. Odd, but possible, I suppose.
Right. Now, to keep this on track.
Had some MacB Plum Cake in the lovely Sasieni 4 Dot (I want more of these pipes!) while I was puttering around the garage earlier, cursing the cold and rain and wishing that I could have a hands-on woodworking hobby in a perpetual 75 degree climate. The tobacco was, plus or minus a week or so, exactly three years older than me, which means that it was tinned in June of '77. A quick check of Google shows that in that month: Bill Walton's Trailblazers won the championship over the 76ers, Elizabeth II celebrated 25 years on the throne, the Apple II was released, and, exactly three years before I was born to the day, Elvis performed his last concert. I wonder where that tin of tobacco sat for all of the years until I bought it.
Then, I moved on to some slightly younger but still old Escudo, circa 1997-98, which puts it near my Junior/Senior year of high school, in a tiny little squiggly fish-shaped Dan Huber nosewarmer pipe (which, again, I bought before he matured and started charging big money). This tin must've been been born right after AC Peterson took over. To bookend my experience, I would love to track down some Cope-made Escudo, circa 1994, which would be that company's last year of production, so that I could try some made when I was a Freshman.
On deck for a brisk walk in the dark and rain: the feared and powerful Ennerdale in an upscale cob that has performed flawlessly for years. Was gifted to me by Moo, I think, and I question his judgement as it's not every day that someone would give away a pipe that smokes this well.
The last of this eight ounce tin of 2012 Anniversary Kake in a giant size 2002 full bend black sandblasted Ardor Urano with the initials D.R. This pipe is almost the size of my first. I inherited this pipe five years when my friend Donald passed away, and this is the first time I have smoked it. So, this smoke is a tribute to my buddy who was like a brother to me.
A little baggy of a Tinderbox Aro from the late-mid 80's in an Irish Second from the same time and place. At this point, it's just a weak Cavendish. RIP
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Having a meerful of Grape Nuts, aka PS 41 Cube Cut (burley).
mix of some left over Brown bogie and some S&G XX rope in a CG.
Some My Mixture 965 in my Savinelli billiard.
I realize this isn't the most sophisticated pairing, but for some reason I'm enjoying it immensely.
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Time for a short smoke: Vincent Manil La Brumeuse Semois in a straight 2012 MM Pony Express cob.
Listing this early as I finish up this evening's work: P&W Dummerston in my old reliable 1986 smooth Peterson Kildare 999 Rhodesian.
Just finished smoking Dunhill Elizabethan Match in a smooth 1977 Medley (GBD second) medium bend billiard with a flat underside.
Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem.
Moonshine XXX Blend in a 2013 slight bend grain etched briar John Barrett Volcano with a walnut shank.
Heine's Blend in the very first pipe I ever bought ($2.49) in 1974; a smooth three quarter bend Dr. Grabow Omega.
Half way through this bowl of Smoker’s Pride Rich Taste in a 1970s medium bend smooth Ben Wade Golden Walnut freehand.
Just finished smoking Jim's Va/Bur #1 in a 2003 smooth Peterson Sherlock Holmes Series Baskerville.
Ogden’s Walnut in a 2002 medium bend smooth Rinaldo EGEA 03 Silver line spigot 10.
Drew Estate Gatsby Luxury Flake in a 2002 smooth natural straight silver banded Ardor Venere Extra Fatta A Mano Maigret billiard, signed by Dorelio Rovera.
P&W Dummerston in my old reliable 1986 smooth Peterson Kildare 999 Rhodesian.
P&W #515 in a 1998 smooth straight Butz-Choquin Bistro 1501 pot.
Owls head in the mm Ozark
How do you like that stuff? It's stirred up my interest.Quote:
Originally Posted by JimInks
Peter Stokkebye 80 Norwegian Blend in an old grain relief, partly smooth full bend "V" shape bowl Ben Wade Prominence freehand with the letter A and the numeral 2 in circles.
2010 GH Kendall Kentucky in Old Reliable, a Savinelli 320 Tignanello.
Smoking a bowl of tobacco in a pipe :)
OK, this one is C&D Safe Harbor, from our friend @Alligator Gar , in an Altinok meer - bent billiard smooth.
Update: whoowee, this one has some serious vitamin N!
Now smoking the best durn tobacco made today: Strang in a 2003 smooth medium bent straight grain Ardor Venere Extra signed by Dorelio Rovera Dublin.
Jim - I was going to ask you what you thought of this one, but then it occurred to me to see if you had reviewed it on tobaccoreviews.com, which you have; hope you don't mine my quoting you here:Quote:
Originally Posted by JimInks
The Virginias are citrusy sweet, grassy and hay-like. The burley is mildly nutty, toasty sweet, adding a little substance. The Orientals are smoky, woody and spicy, and are evident in every puff, but do not dominate. While the Virginias act as a base for the other components, they tend to take the lead more than the burley does. Burns at a more than moderate rate, but should not be puffed at a fast pace, or you risk the presence of it burning hot as well as getting a cigarette taste. The flavor is consistent to the finish. Has a mild nic-hit, leaves virtually no moisture in the bowl, and the after taste is pleasant. The Orientals tend to make for a woody room note. An all day smoke if you're so inclined.
2009 McClelland Beacon in a post WW2 Pre-Republic Peterson Dublin straight smooth X155 Bulldog with a sterling silver band.
Sounds good, doesn't it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruck
Rainy night starting up. Supposed to get some serious rain this weekend.
Smoked some Ruins of Isengard in a MM Country Gentleman. This has been sitting up for most of the year.
It is good stuff. It makes me think of building a fire in a mossy, damp cave. Perfect for a slightly cool, rainy night.
Listing this a couple minutes early: MacBaren Navy Flake in a 1970s black sandblasted Savinelli Autograph 05 Horn. Have enough left for one more bowl.
You know what makes smoking a pipe difficult?
Hiccups.
SG Navy Flake in a pre-Republic Peterson Shamrock.
@BryGuySC , I sure wish we were getting some of that rain. I've got food plots that need some water before muzzle loading season opens.
Edward G. Robinson's Pipe Blend in a 2014 Basil Meadows smooth slight bend squashed tomato with an aluminum band and a black pearl acrylic stem.
It's strong and I like it in a small bowl.Quote:
Originally Posted by Haebar
Not far from finishing this bowl of 2011 Villiger Maryland No. 333 in a smooth straight 1980s James Upshall Walnut pot.
MacBaren HH Pure Virginia in a 2003 straight grain Karl Erik Ekstravagant A medium bend freehand sitter.
Finishing off my Romeo Y Julieta Toro in a Zenith Old Mokum clay pipe.
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