Recent content by andrew369
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Smoking Inside - Can Of Worms Alert
I smoke outside because one of my housemates is asthmatic, he says it is OK if I do inside but I rather not upset his health. I prefer it outside anyway, seem to get a cleaner taste for some reason and as Sablebrush said it is great to not be sitting in a cloud of hanging smoke.- andrew369
- Post #41
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Having Trouble Tasting Tobacco
I have the same problem a lot, thought it might be a problem with my ability to taste tobacco but can taste cigars perfectly fine. I am still pretty new to pipe smoking only been doing it on and off for a year or so but I still wouldn't have considered my method to be that bad. I think it is...- andrew369
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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So I went to Peterson's and I have Pics
Petersons have a sale on?!!?!?!? I know where I am going after my philosophy exam on Monday now :D While the interior of Petersons looks great thanks to the massive wall of pipes and the really neat walk in humidor I think James Fox is a far more interesting shop to be in, could browse in there...- andrew369
- Post #3
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Aromaticize Me
W.O. Larsen Signature Vintage Mixture, very good quality tobacco and lives up to an aromatic finally tasting as good as it smells. It is pretty pricey but definitely worth a try.- andrew369
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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So I'm Going to Peterson's
Hey natbio hope you enjoy your trip to Dublin :) unfortunately neither James Fox nor Peterson have a smoking lounge and the most you will get in terms of sampling is a sniff of the tobacco. Due to our smoking laws you are pretty much stuck outside to smoke. However if you want a smoke inside and...- andrew369
- Post #2
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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The Tobaccapolypse Approaches, or Does It?
Seriously hope you guys don't get hit with the prices so many other countries are paying right now. My local stores are about $25 minimum for one 50g tin it is absolute madness. I live near the James Fox and Peterson stores in Dublin but can get their blends far cheaper from the States, even...- andrew369
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Swirl Packing Method
I love this method been using it exclusively recently, unless the bowl is unsuitable or the tobacco is a particularly rough cut, definitely works best with ribbon cuts. And also James Fox is one of the best stores IMO if anyone is visiting Dublin, some really unique pipe blends plus a huge...- andrew369
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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My New Obession: Gawith, Hoggarth & Co.
Can anyone tell me the difference between Gawith/Hoggarth and Samuel Gawith if there is any? A lot of their blends seem to mirror each other and was wondering if they were even both made in the same factory.- andrew369
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Problems with re lighting
Hey welcome to the hobby :-) I am a pretty new smoker too and have had the same problem getting the tobacco at the bottom of the bowl well lit, especially outside when the flame is never as strong due to the wind. As for dropping the ash half way through it is something I have started doing...- andrew369
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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What's Your Go-To Web Retailer?
4noggins, extremely quick, good service and very cheap considering I live in Europe.- andrew369
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Latakia Suggestions?
McClelland Blue Mountain is an extremely good latakia blend. Has the typical latakia taste plus a great sweetness from the viginias and orientals. Never tried it but Bald Headed Teacher by 4noggins seems to be very popular, have tried their Britt's Balkan which is another very tasty blend. :-)- andrew369
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Several MacBaren Blends Discontinued
Yeah pylorns it seems to be a Marmite blend. Don't tell anyone but I don't like Frog Morton Cellar (shhhh). I was going to chuck it but will hang on to it now in case anyone is after some. Might be a tad dry but not so much that it will be ruined.- andrew369
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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G.L. Pease: Gaslight
Sounds really good, will have to pick some up on the next TAD order. I am not sure if it is just me being weird but does anyone else find the names of a blend sometimes off putting? On first glance of blends like Jackknife and Gaslight all I can think of is my tongue stinging like it was bit by...- andrew369
- Post #28
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Several MacBaren Blends Discontinued
Honey and chocolate was one of the nastiest blends I have ever tried. Couldn't even finish a bowl of it without feeling ill. Still have a pretty close to full 100g tin of the stuff going to waste.- andrew369
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Zippo Fans
I am with escioe on the fuel choice with the pipe insert. I was using any fuel I could get a hold of but then tried Zippos own fuel. Was far, far better. And his profile picture is Kant which is always a plus. 8) Was going to try getting hold of a Thunderbird insert, although since they are...- andrew369
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion