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hawk60ce

hawk60ce

Lifer
Jun 11, 2012
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I will post many pictures when I get a chance, but I couldn't contain myself. I went ahead and took some of my money from my insurance settlement and blew my load at Iwan Ries. 1 CAO meerschaum pipe, an Iwan Ries pipe, a tamper, and 7-8 tins of tobacco. Unfortunately we are on a family trip and staying with friends in there high rise so I may not get a chance to smoke anything until Tuesday.

 
jah76

jah76

Lifer
Jun 27, 2012
1,611
35
I stopped in on Friday on my way through Chicago. I think I spent more on parking then I did in the shop.

 
photoman13

photoman13

Lifer
Mar 30, 2012
2,825
2
Lankfordjl if you are ever in Chicago you should hit it up some time. When I order some more of their Gourmet English I will send you a sample.

 
hawk60ce

hawk60ce

Lifer
Jun 11, 2012
1,401
2
Ahhhh...was able to smoke my new Iwan Ries Canadian with some C&D Autumn Evening on the Navy Pier and it was amazing!

 
rigmedic1

rigmedic1

Lifer
May 29, 2011
3,896
76
I order from them once a year, and I have never been disappointed. Of course, I order once a year from everyboby else, too, lol.

 
sjpipesmoker

sjpipesmoker

Lifer
Apr 17, 2011
1,071
2
My wife went on vacation to Chicago and I had her go there for me. She said I would LOVE it...DUH!!
She brought back some 3 star blue, there most popular blend, I didn't care for it much. Every now and then I load a bowl and see if maybe I will like it.
One day i wish to go there.

 
skysail

skysail

Might Stick Around
Sep 16, 2012
61
0
I was there yesterday. I bought a couple tins. I was looking for a canadian style pipe, but I couldnt find one I liked. Although I live 15 min from there, I spent more on parking than a delivery to my house.

 
hawk60ce

hawk60ce

Lifer
Jun 11, 2012
1,401
2
Sorry guys, no wi-fi were I'm at so won't be able get the pics posted til I'm home. All postings being done via the iPhone. My TAD was as follows:
C&D Autumn Evening (wish I would've gotten more!!)

Two Friends Celtic Mist

Mac Baren Navy Flake (never tried before)

Mac Baren Vanilla Cream Flake

SG Chocolate Flake (never tried before)

Peterson Irish Flake (never tried before)
Anyone who wants to add there opinion of the ones I've never tried before I'm welcome to them.

 
mrenglish

mrenglish

Lifer
Dec 25, 2010
2,220
72
Columbus, Ohio
The Navy Flake is very good, but make sure to let it dry. Its subtle, not packed with flavor but very good. I used to smoke a ton of it. University Flake is pretty much the opposite. Full bodied, lots of flavor and has a decent nic hit. Bob's Chocolate Flake is also very good. The chocolate is more in the background, its not heavy handed at all. The tobacco is high quality so it burns very well and you can taste the VA's as it gets further down the bowl.
All in all, I would say you made some excellent choices, sir.

 
hawk60ce

hawk60ce

Lifer
Jun 11, 2012
1,401
2
I can't wait to try the chocolate flake. I wanted to get some FVF but the didn't have any.

 
hawk60ce

hawk60ce

Lifer
Jun 11, 2012
1,401
2
I did! Made the wife walk away while he was totaling everything up. The Iwan Ries pipe smoked magnificently and was only $48. I assume the CAO meer will perform great too, but wasn't as cheap

 
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