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  1. PapaCoolDown

    LJ Peretti - 5 Burley Blends I Ordered

    Looking forward to hearing your tasting notes.
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    Finally: A Wally Frank Yule Blend Humo-Crock!

    Congrats on your find. It looks magnificent.
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    ***What Are You Smoking, November 2025?***

    In Chicago for a sales training so I had to rush Iwan Ries afterwards. My first time here and loving it. Picked up some Bagpipers Dream for my Pete.
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    ***What Are You Smoking, November 2025?***

    What model is that Pete? It’s gorgeous.
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    ***What Are You Smoking, November 2025?***

    Some Burley Morning Pipe in a brand new to me Peterson 303. I have been looking for just the right 303 since seeing one in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Found this estate online and decided to pull the trigger.
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    “New” Brulor, Terrible Taste

    I recently bought one of the almost 100 year old Brulor pipes from SP. I have tried using it a couple times and it just tastes terrible. Last night I tried some Orlik Golden Slice in it and it tasted very chemically and my tongue felt like it had a coating afterwards. This was my third bowl in...
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    What's the Lowdown on Uhle's?

    Just read through this thread because of your post. I now have 7x1.5oz samples coming. I have a problem. Haha.
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    TAD Acquisitions 2025

    Combined all my P&C cash plus the 20% off coupon to place an order. It showed up yesterday.
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    CAO Ismet Beckler Info?

    Thank you for the info. That helps but still leaves so many questions. Haha. Do you have a website where you are storing the history you are able to piece together?
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    TAD Acquisitions 2025

    I have the same thing going on with my order. Was hoping 4 pounds were going to show up this Saturday.
  11. PapaCoolDown

    Gawith Rectangle Tin Storage

    I snagged a few tins of St James Flake to cellar and noticed only 3 of the 8 feel concave like they are holding a vacuum. Pretty sure the other 5 lost their seal. Does anyone have recommendations on how to cellar the ones that aren’t sealed? I am thinking I can use my vacuum sealer to put the...
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    Best Blend of 2024: The Elimination Game Part

    +1 Sun Bear -1 Steamworks
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    What Are You Drinking? January 2025

    Joseph Magnus cigar blend old fashioned tonight.