Recent content by admiral

Log in

SmokingPipes.com Updates

New Cigars




PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

PipesMagazine Approved Sponsor

  1. admiral

    Solani 100g tins - how you store these?

    Europe - not impossible but bit difficult to obtain.
  2. admiral

    Solani 100g tins - how you store these?

    Not against jarring - just prefer to have it in tins if possible. In this case the tin is not suitable for storing the tobacco for longer periods, so I need to look for solutions. Now the sealed bags will leave the tin in the game, but also not suitable for longer term storing as both will...
  3. admiral

    Solani 100g tins - how you store these?

    Aside from jarring such any other recommendations for long term storage? I am thinking about vacuum seal in plastic bags (don't have mylar here), but I am afraid it will dry out in several years.
  4. admiral

    Cellars....Stash

    B&M are not what they were in the past :) . Usually I have to order in advance what I need so they stock up.
  5. admiral

    Today They've Got a Restock Of Cigari di Toscano

    Recently I had a dinner with a pipemaker and all of a sudden he pulled some of these and offered some. Not cubans or anything compared to high end cigars, but very decent smokes if you are in a hurry.
  6. admiral

    Dry Tobacco, Rehydrate Before Cellaring?

    I would rehydrate, actually would even dry it if moist. Jarring it with highish moisture just increases the risk of developing plume in some time.
  7. admiral

    Tamping?

    Interesting for me is just the opposite. The light usually gets off because of tamping.
  8. admiral

    How dry is too dry

    If it crumbles when squeezed with fingers, then I know I cocked it up.
  9. admiral

    Malta tobacco shops

    Seems like a good sample from everything offered in Europe :). I don't see Mac Baren and Peterson though, Capstan either. On recommendations - I guess it depends if you are seeking blends that you can't usually buy in the States or just looking to buy whatever is good.
  10. admiral

    Does Current Produced Schürch Onix 128 Still has Sirian Latakia?

    With the civil war going on there from years, will be really surprising if anyone there is producing any Latakia. But it may be similar to the story of the Cyprian - arguably produced in Turkey and sold as Cyprian :) Still for the benefit of the doubt - maybe some small blender as Schurch...
  11. admiral

    Does Current Produced Schürch Onix 128 Still has Sirian Latakia?

    You can always drop a mail to the blending company and ask them - talking about the ONYX. Or you can mail Daniel from Synjeco in Swiss and ask the same (as he is one of the major distribution points for Hans Schurch tobaccos). I personally doubt this is really the unicorn latakia, but who...
  12. admiral

    Unique Pipe Shapes

    It is a famous place for people with .... famous finances :) But I also agree - have one of this kind and doesn't seems it will be ever smoked.
  13. admiral

    P&C has Esoterica

    I like more the system where you can sign up and wait your turn. Once something shows up and you are signed for it, you got a notification and few days to buy it. If you decide to pass, then whats left is released to the next in the row.
  14. admiral

    Slow Down Cornell & Diehl

    I also think there are a bit too many. Don't get me wrong I very much like many of their blends. But I also agree that their portfolio is exploding recently. On the other side there is similar "issue" with P&C/Russ' blends - they just keep creating more and more varieties :). While I like...
  15. admiral

    RUSI PIPES - SMOOTH POT

    Got one of his pipes either, hell of a Vaper/Va smoker - one of my favorite. Prices are quite reasonable either at his Etsy shop.