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Savinelli Tre (Unfiltered pipes)
Does anyone here own a Savinelli Tre pipe? Do you have any reviews to share? I just bought a rusticated 606 KS bent billiard for my first Savinelli. I've been wanting to buy one for years but I was always put off by the 6mm drilling that requires either a filter or adapter. It might not affect... -
St. Bruno Flake impressions
Late last night, I cracked open a two year old tin of St. Bruno Flake made by Mac Baren. It is my first time trying the blend and I have to say that I was expecting something very different. This is one case where many of the reviews have been extremely misleading. I think that is the trouble...- sparroa
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Boveda Packs?
Does anyone else here use Boveda packs for their pipe tobacco? https://bovedainc.com/ I use them from time to time if I need to rehydrate a blend or to maintain moisture levels in my rotation jars if I notice they are getting too dry. (Often, my tobacco is around a long time before it is fully...- sparroa
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Prodigal Son Returns
Hello friends, I have decided to return the fold here at Pipes Magazine after a five year absence. I gave up pipe smoking for some health reasons, but I am back in the saddle because I surmised that my health will never get any better than it is now and I have chosen to enjoy some aged tobacco...- sparroa
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French Wine Woes
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21929287 Consumption of wine is plummeting in France and traditionalists are upset. Society is changing and wine, once universally enjoyed, is a victim of rushed modern ways and overzealous slander from health authorities. I see a lot of parallels with pipe...- sparroa
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Best Blending Perique?
What is the best blending perique on the market? Are there any key differences between them? I am aware of C&D granulated perique and McClelland ribbon perique so the cuts are obviously different, but is there a big advantage to using a particular one in either flavour or burning performance? (I...- sparroa
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Jackknife versus Triple Play
In the same vein as my other thread, I am interested in knowing the difference between Jackknife Plug and Triple Play. I've separated this topic from the rest to keep it simple... TP contains perique, but is that the only difference? From my readings at TR.com I am led to believe that TP is...- sparroa
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Classify and Describe the C&D/Pease VAs?
Between the Cornell & Diehl and GL Pease brands, there are quite a lot of Virginias. With a few exceptions, they don't seem to be as celebrated as the European or even the McClelland Virginias. Why do you think that is? Is it simply because they are too young and green out of the gates or is it...- sparroa
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Who likes to smoke through one blend at a time?
Who likes to smoke one blend at a time? I presume that most of us only smoke one pipe at a time, but that's not what I mean... I'm wondering who likes to smoke through an entire tin without interruption, staying faithful to the one blend? Okay, that's strict. So maybe a couple "variety" smokes...- sparroa
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When will the madness end?
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/10/23/obesity-tax-oma.html Graphic warning labels on your potato chips, anyone? Pretty soon a trip to the grocery store will be a macabre and traumatic event... I'm not saying to ignore the health risks of a poor diet, and I am all for an improvement in...- sparroa
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SG Golden Glow or Dunhill Flake?
If you had to pick between both blends, which would you choose, and why? Samuel Gawith Golden Glow or Dunhill Flake? (Or am I wrong to compare the two in the same sentence?)- sparroa
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Sweetest Latakia Blends Out There?
I've just got a straightforward question: What are the sweetest non-aromatic English/Balkan blends out there with medium to high levels of latakia? I am asking about natural sweetness (presumably from Virginias) as opposed to any added casing/topping so I am not really asking about Frog Morton...- sparroa
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Samuel Gawith Strength Comparison
On a scale of 1-10, I wanted to know your opinions on the strength of Samuel Gawith St James Flake, Full Virginia Flake, and 1792. To put it in perspective, as a control I consider Escudo a 5 and St. James Flake around a 6. I haven't had the others. (Nor have I had any real strong blends but I...- sparroa
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Germain Medium Flake
Has anyone tried Germain Medium Flake? I've read mixed reviews and I was just wondering if anyone here on PM had experience with it or if they had any especially strong feelings to share about the blend... Thanks!- sparroa
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Red Man Plug and the Power of Chew
Over a year ago I began a search for molasses flavoured pipe tobacco and I received very few leads. I did, however, learn that chewing tobacco is often prominently flavoured with molasses. Especially Red Man. I was curious, but I put it on the backburner because I didn't want to play with fire...- sparroa
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Ever add whole spices to flavour tobacco?
I know there has been plenty of discussion on the topic of flavouring lately, but I have a specific question: Has anyone ever experimented with something so simple as adding cloves/star anise/coffee beans/tonka beans or some other whole spice into a jar of tobacco and left it for awhile? Will...- sparroa
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Drugstore Blends biting me like a Rattlesnake
So, I've been trying really hard to love Prince Albert and Half & Half... I like the straightforward, slightly sweet tastes (so far I prefer the more distinctive H&H) but I've been absolutely plagued by tongue bite on the 2-3 occasions I've smoked these blends. They do not appear to be too moist...- sparroa
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McClelland Tin similar to 5100 (Side question on aging)
Hey all, I smoked some 5100 with almost two years age on it the other night and it was really nice. Very sweet and satisfying. I was just wondering if there is a tinned McClellands blend that is something like the 5100. I wouldn't mind buying a few and putting them aside. (Preferably one of the...- sparroa
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Odyssey vs Ten Russians?
I know there are a few threads asking about powerhouse latakia blends, so I'm going to narrow it down... I want a latakia heavy tobacco that is very smoky and flavourful. Which blend would you go with, GLP Odyssey or Hermit Ten Russians? I haven't had either, but I am trying to zone in on a very...- sparroa
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Dr. Grabow Omega Smooth
I've never smoked a briar before and while I've got my eye on a $100 Savinelli for my first purchase, I've recently considered the possibility of just getting a cheap Grabow to get the hang of building cake and overall briar maintenance. What do you think? $28 well spent or $28 that should just...