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Best to smoke it up quickly. Blends that old degrade quickly once exposed to air. You'll come back to a very bland smoke from the jar. -
I opened up some Christmas star from 2000 this year. It needed 2 weeks of rest and a little fresh air to wake up.
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It’s rare that I’ll try a 10-20 year old tobacco and think it’s even notch above underwhelming, usually takes atleast 10 days to wake tf...
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I've got some 2015 CC in rotation right now.
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Indeed, it may’ve peaked. But, it could also open up in a Ball after a week or 2. Let’s hope for the later. 🤙☕️
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Mike N replied to the thread Neerup Snag.I was able to find a 4th unique Silver Salmon from Tobacco Corti in Italy.It‘s a billiard which helps round out this set.
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Dropped on my steps today…
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I also just opened up a tin of CC 2006 a few days ago. My first attempt was underwhelming as well. To be fair, it was a well sealed...
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I cracked open a tin of 2016 Christmas Cheer last week and am now enjoying it. Amazing blend. Merry Christmas to all.
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Very nice. How did it taste??
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Mike, I hope that tasted as good as it looks. Mc Cheer is a particular favorite of mine. Merry Christmas. 🎄 ☕️
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Mike N replied to the thread Christmas Cheer 2005 In 2025.Only three bowls in but a bit disappointing. To be honest, 20 years may have been a bit too long in the tin. The later versions of...
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How about kismet! I have 2005 CC teed up for tomorrow!! Great minds think alike.
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This tin spent 20 years getting ready for this moment. No time like Christmas Day with a Tom Eltang pencil bamboo Dublin. Happy holidays...
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Mike N replied to the thread Pipe Collector Tom Pfaeffle on Radio Show of December 23, 2025.I love all of Brian’s broadcasts, but this interview is one of my favorites. I really enjoyed Tom’s reminiscence about the bygone pipe...
