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  1. SmokeClouds

    Remembering McClelland Red Virginias

    For me, 40th anniversary and the Christmas Cheers are always special. This was a company that always placed an emphasis on high quality. Makes me think that perhaps all their offerings were solid, personally didn’t try all their blends, but their ‘house style’ might have not been on everyone’s...
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    What Are You Drinking? September 2022

    Glenfarclas makes excellent whisky. Also, very fairly priced within the single malt category. Has been on my recommendation list for many years.
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    Wusthof

    Forged Wusthof knives are a great value. They have been used in professional kitchen around the world for ages. Being made of soft steel they can take a fair amount of abuse and are easy to hone and sharpen.
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    A Cosmic Windcap

    Beautiful craftsmanship! Congratulations!
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    Wood Match Annoyance

    I mostly use Solstickan matches, produced by Swedish Match Industries, with virtually no problems. No broken sticks or flying sparks. I think they also manufacture Swan Vestas. A little hard to find but an excellent product.
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    Favorite from LJ Peretti ?

    Tashkent is a personal favorite. Cuban Mixture and Oriental #40 are also in permanent rotation.
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    What Pipe Would You Buy if You Had $200 to Spend?

    I would buy pipes by Radice, Posella or Jacono, new would fit the budget. As estates, Cavicchi or Ruthenberg. Pipes that I own from these artisans smoke fantastic so far.
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    Corona Old Boy Lighter

    Mine has proved to be an excellent lighter. Been using it for about 8 years now without a single issue. Have a few more Corona lighters and they all work great. Very happy with them.
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    What are You Drinking? April 2022

    Romano Levi grappas are exceptional. Hard to find on my side of the world unfortunately. Hope you enjoyed it!
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    FVF - Too Much Age?

    Tobacco being an agricultural product it will always have fluctuations from crop to crop. How it is handled after harvest to the point of tinning is out of our control. We have control regarding tin storage. I believe that a fairly cool environment with no temperature and humidity fluctuations...
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    Vintage American Pipes

    Paul Perri made pipes for many decades. The ones I own are excellent smokers. Fit and finish not the sharpest but nonetheless excellent smoking instruments.
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    My First Buzz

    In my experience, something sweet like a soda might help. I had people next to me smoking cigars that were strong in nicotine having the same symptoms that you describe. In these cases sweet beverages like Coca Cola helped. YMMV
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    Seeking Exceptional Bourbons

    Many good suggestions made already. I would add: Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit IW Harper 15 years Hancock's Reserve Unicorns are many, some greater than others. Some that I appreciate: Wild Turkey 12 years (Cheesy foil) Elijah Craig 23 years Parker's Heritage Golden Anniversary etc. Regarding...
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    Tell Me Your Favorite "Readily Available" VaPers Please

    I consider WCC Old Dominion to be excellent and is readily available.