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Had something at the local shop today that was different. One of the regulars had me try something he whipped up.
He had meant to order some PS Bullseye flake and accidentally ordered the twist flake. He rubbed it all out and added Perique at an 11-1 mixture.
It was actually very good.
At the moment, I'm on my balcony with some Dunhill Elizabethan in a Savinelli Punto Oro.
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A long time ago (couldn't have been over 3 years), probably on a forum far, far away, @Tobias Lutz sent me some fire cured Lemon Virginia and Maryland 609 blend he pressed and sliced. I enjoyed it so much, after a couple of bowls, I hid the rest in the bottom of my cellar (read cabinet in the living room) in a jar.
Rattray's Black Mallory in a MM cob
Today has been a feeding frenzy!
R.O. Firestorm
Savinelli 140
Rattray's Marlin Flake
Tinderbox Cherry Almond
Got back from a business trip, and this came in when I was gone.
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So having a taste tonight.
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Amphora was the first I ever smoked in a pipe (apart from some home grown I snuck clandestine-like when I was 16). I've gotta pick up a pouch of it sometime...Quote:
Originally Posted by bluenoser
This was my grandfather's favorite, only stuff he ever smoked. I don't have it alot, mostly days where I spend time in the wood shop. Was his favorite past time so I usually finish it off having some Amphora "with" him
Some folks get along smoking a single tobacco exclusively. Notably, J. R. R. Tolkien (author of "Lord of the Rings") smoked only Capstan Medium (blue tin label). Me? I like the variety of a few significantly different tobaccos. Currently puffing Escudo (after a fill of Capstan Medium).Quote:
Originally Posted by bluenoser
I think Tolkien's kids remembered he smoked mainly Capstan, but he also smoked Player's navy cut, supposedly three nuns, and in a letter he wrote to a pipe smoker who wrote asking what he liked, he even mentioned "Van Rossem's wasn't bad" (think, Troost slices, etc). I think he stuck to VA flakes though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pipe Smoker
Yeah, me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pipe Smoker
I like a variety of different stuff.
Right now I'm smoking some homemade Navy Flake that @Haebar generously sent me. It's my 3rd bowl of it so far. It is very tasty and a great tin note (bag note?) as well. Really enjoying it.
It is a full flavored blend, and is going very well with this glass of 12 year Glenlivet on the rocks.
Capstan blue and later some Peterson Irish Flake.
D&R Rimboche S.J. in a Redonian army-mount billiard
Any thoughts on this one after a few bowls of it?Quote:
Originally Posted by cpmcdill
Exhausted Rooster in a Stanwell silver band dip.
Kind of hooked on this stuff.
McC, Katerini Classic in a gourd calabash. Very nice tobacco. Haven't had a bad Grand Oriental yet.
I like the dry, shaggy cut. It still tastes like a good VaPer, but it smokes quickly (though not hot/bitey), and comes in handy when I want a change of pace from the Oriental blends I sometimes use for a quick smoke.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aguineapig
Quick half bowl of Irish Flake to start the day off right!
Half a bowl of Kentucky Club Mild in a rusticated french made straight brandy. I like this stuff, I think there is a slight hint of lavender in the topping. anyway, it's very pleasant, quite smooth, and mild-medium nic content; noticeable but not huge.
Cob Tuesday with some Dunhill Elizabethan Mixture.
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Spc plum pudding in the brindisi briar
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Newminster 84 Oriental in a MM cob
Tried out the Virginia gold black and gold courtesy of @Bruck . Not to bad. I can tell that I have a lot of learning to do regarding this pipe smoking thing. Many different challenges. I've been reading as much as I can but the application of what I'm reading is not as easy as it seems. At least for me.
Tried Warrior Plug for the first time last night.
Pipe smoking is an art with a long learning curve! But well worthwhile.Quote:
Originally Posted by tjhemp
Well if it was easy they'd have women doing it.Quote:
Originally Posted by tjhemp
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Had me a bowl of CB Gold in a Meer this morn,,,,followed with Oriental Blend in the same.
Just be patient, it takes a while to get it right. I've been at it a few years, and I would say I can smoke a pipe reasonably well, but I'm still not good at it.Quote:
Originally Posted by tjhemp
The thing that helped me a lot is reading somewhere that your tongue moves very slowly when smoking a pipe, not like with a cigar.
Sutliff Trafalgar in a Canterbury lovat
Starting the day of feeling manly after a bowl of Warhorse then a bowl of Captain Earl's Ten Russians!
Having a bowl of homemade Navy Flake made by @Bruck . Smoking it in a Sunrise Dublin smooth. This is some fine-smoking tobacco. Thanks Bruck!
Had some Drew Estate Gatsby Luxury Flake in an old Dr. Grabow Berwyck at lunch.
This is an underrated Virginia blend. Reminds me of a stronger flavored OGS.
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Originally Posted by Haebar
Work sucks today.
I've had a bowl of an untasted unicorn, Germain's Brown Flake, sitting in my drawer all day, waiting for a break.
Nope. Half the freaking internet of the country goes out today. Nice.
At least it is nearing 5! I'll smoke it at home, with a (few) beer(s)!
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Aged Burley Flake in my oldest, well-smokedest MM legend with Lucite stem. relaxing, easy going combo.
I'm puffing ABF too, from a just-opened tin. I'm thankful that a couple of forum members put me onto this wonderful, rich flavored burley about a year ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aguineapig
I'll make some more some day! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by BryGuySC
Finally got to burn that bowl of Germain's Brown Flake
It was worth the wait! Good stuff.
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Keep me in mind, should you want some feedback on that next batch! 😉Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruck
PS Cube Cut in my only briar.
Tried some esoterica margate tonight courtesy of @Bruck . I think this is my favorite of the very few I've tried so far. I think I got the bowl packed better this time cause I had a much better smoke. Didn't feel like I was fighting it the whole time just got to sit back and enjoy it for the most part.