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Latakia Mixtures With Strong Nicotine
Thanks for these! I was eye-balling Bow Legged Bear but it's on my list now for sure. And Burley Flake #4 is a great idea. That's on the list now, too.- smoketime
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Latakia Mixtures With Strong Nicotine
Hello everyone. I'm wondering what your favorite strong (nicotine-wise, not necessarily lat bomb) latakia mixtures are. I'm familiar with Nightcap, and right now I'm enjoying C&D's Billy Budd and Hermit's Ten Russians. Also - I've been tempted to dice up some Brown Irish Twist into some...- smoketime
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What are Your Favorite Straight Virginia Tobaccos?
G L Pease Union Square Brigham Klondike Gold- smoketime
- Post #30
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Pipe tobacco taste changed
I used to smoke mainly English and Balkan blends - the more Latakia, the better. Then years ago I came down with a bad case of pneumonia. It was an awful experience, took a year for my lungs to heal and re-gain their capacity, and for another year after that I didn't smoke anything at all...- smoketime
- Post #4
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Taking the Plunge?
I'm with deathmetal on this one: "Enjoy them as they are meant to be enjoyed for you, which is as gaping virgin orifices of briar." Very well put. I have a few unsmoked pipes myself, and for the time being I'm enjoying and admiring them in that way - as pristine pieces, full of potential. I'll...- smoketime
- Post #22
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Honeymoon in the US: looking for some advice!
Tobacco prices in California are pretty high, but if you have access to a car while in San Francisco a visit to Telford's in Mill Valley (just North of SF) is definitely worth the trip. They have an overwhelming selection of pipes and cigars, and tinned and house blend tobacco, too. And you get...- smoketime
- Post #36
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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"Cardboard" Tins: How Long Will They Cellar?
I've never had a problem with any cardboard tins. Some going back to the mid 90's. I don't open them until I'm ready to smoke them - never a problem. And unlike the metal tins, they don't rust. I recently opened an 8 oz of Anni Cake from 2006 and it was ridiculously moist and fresh and delicious.- smoketime
- Post #11
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Stanwell Golden Danish Problems
I've had a similar experience with a couple of estates from a factory brand I know and really like. No matter what I did - ream and sand, deep internal cleaning, salt and alcohol the bowls - after first third of the bowl they turned bitter and acrid. I even gave them to a friend after telling...- smoketime
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Your Opinion On These C&D Blends?
I haven't tried the others, but I really like 3 Friars. I ordered a 2oz tin on a whim - Bayou Morning is one of my all time faves, but wanted something similar with less perique and thought it might fit the bill. At first I didn't care for it. I like VA/VAPERs mainly, and just didn't think it...- smoketime
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Virginia Flake recommendation
McClelland's Boston 1776 is a good one, too. To me very rich and deep. It seems to fly under the radar, so when I order it the tins are already aged. The last batch I got a few months ago came dated from 2010! "A very special Virginia Flake, created to celebrate the exceptional tobaccos of the...- smoketime
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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VA/Perique Remarks
I, too, am a hopeless Va/Per-phile and Escudo, Dunhill Deluxe Navy Rolls, and Fillmore are some of my faves. I've recently been branching out into ribbons, and Brigham's Acadian Blend is right up there - blended by R.L Will so it's quality tobacco, and reminds me of Germain's Royal Jersey...- smoketime
- Post #31
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Favorite Ribbon/Shag cut Va/Vapers?
Thanks for the tips! Since I've discovered this forum I've been going bonkers with my tobacco orders. I have some Elizabethan on the way and can't wait to try it. Relondo's Own is on my next order list! My wife says I need to dial back on the TAD, but she just doesn't understand...- smoketime
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Need a Recommendation
Maybe G.L. Pease Jacknife Plug? Somewhat similar and plenty strong.- smoketime
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion