Mixture No. 79 Review Contest

*****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

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Originally Posted by 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

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

Congrats George and Chico,,,great posts !!

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Originally Posted by 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

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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.

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

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 !

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

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

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Originally Posted by 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!

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

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Originally Posted by Lostmason

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

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

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Originally Posted by T.E.Fox

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by T.E.Fox

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

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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!

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Originally Posted by c.ortiz108

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!

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

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Originally Posted by c.ortiz108

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!

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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.

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/...ps2erqqomd.jpg

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

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Originally Posted by tmoran

I only have a meager 4 oz left from the tub

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

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Originally Posted by Emperor Zurg

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

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

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Originally Posted by tmoran

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.

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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!
http://i1368.photobucket.com/albums/...psu7uqusu4.jpg

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!

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!

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Originally Posted by tmoran

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.

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

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

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?

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

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Originally Posted by 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

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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 !

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Originally Posted by c.ortiz108

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 !

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Haha, I will tell her you said as much!

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Originally Posted by tmoran

Haha, I will tell her you said as much!

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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:

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Originally Posted by 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

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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!

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Originally Posted by fastnbulbous

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!

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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!

Congrats Adam and Chico, Good Show !!

Thanks Tim for the contest.

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

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.

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

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Originally Posted by 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.

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Originally Posted by 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

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@tmoran throws one heck of a party.

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Originally Posted by 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

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

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.

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Originally Posted by fastnbulbous

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.

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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.

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Originally Posted by c.ortiz108

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

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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.

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Originally Posted by T.E.Fox

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.

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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.

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Originally Posted by tmoran

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.

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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. :)

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.