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***What Are You Smoking, Nov. 2024?***
I agree, it’s a little like Nightcap with the tonquin topping. I think it’s more complex, but Nightcap is smoother. They are both great.- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #1,777
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, Nov. 2024?***
Smoked a bowl of McConnell’s Oriental and it blew my mind. I took a break for a couple days so that’d be the reason why. It’s also a really nice blend. Moderation folks!- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #1,767
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Best Esoterica/Germain’s Blends I Should Buy?
Pembroke is nice and Margate is a favorite of mine. I bought some Plumcake for a nice change of pace. All their aromatics I’ve tried are really good traditional English aromatics. Very natural tasting. The only one I don’t care for is Tilbury. Stonehaven and Penzance are back on the market...- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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STG closes Mac Baren and Sutliff
Just bought plenty of Mac Baren Old Dark Fired, Balkan blend, and White Knight a few months ago when things just got started with them. Also, grabbed a bunch of Peretti’s stuff (Sutliff), but their tins don’t keep too well so not too many. I need to grab some Navy Flake and maybe some Plum...- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #436
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Questions on Virginia Blends
It took me a while to get into Virginia’s and I’m still really picky with them. I only care for the red/oranges myself. It’s okay to have a little DFK with them if you like that and especially Perique. Hu Director’s Cut is pretty good. McClelland’s Christmas Cheer series is excellent if you can...- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #29
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, Nov. 2024?***
McClelland’s Balkan Beauty. An impeccably good Balkan.- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #1,104
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, Nov. 2024?***
Skiff, one the greatest Oriental forward blends. This is the bottom of the jar and it is saturated with Latakia pieces.- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #966
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, Nov. 2024?***
Smoking 2016 Christmas Cheer. Christmas came early!- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #805
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Opening A Tin? Show Us!
- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #1,097
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, Nov. 2024?***
Smoked some Brebbia Latakia Flake no9 this morning. A really good morning smoke. This has got to be the best Virginia/Lat blend I’ve had. The Virginias are nicely done and have no bite with nice sweetness. I’m inclined to believe that the tin description is true-they age before sale. I wonder...- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #615
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, Nov. 2024?***
2013 Old Dark Fired. Never understood why Dark is a separate word from Fired…those damned Danes. A superbly good blend, a shade darker physically than the new stuff while tasting in the same realm. Both new and old are amazing.- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #421
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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TAD Acquisitions 2024
Wasn’t wowed at first and had no interests in buying more. Like many Pease blends, after you smoke them a bit they really grow on you. If you like Perique and Latakia, go for it. It’s also strong on nicotine.- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #946
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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TAD Acquisitions 2024
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- Post #937
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2024?***
Brebbia Latakia Flake no 9- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #4,344
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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HU Tobacco Coming to the States
I’ve heard the Hu blends aren’t weren’t what they were 20 years ago, but Kopp is reknown for changes. I’ve heard from a reliable source that they are using way less Perique and subbing red Virginia for orange. Less Perique isn’t a positive one in my book, but that’s the way of business as it’s...- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #75
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2024?***
2024 Penzance. I don’t believe that Germain’s/Esoterica is doing their tin aging anymore. Their paper doilies aren’t stained brown in any of the current iterations I’ve opened like they should be. This is a good blend that I feel would be better with age. The very mild casing doesn’t overpower...- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #1,420
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Opening A Tin? Show Us!
2024 latest production Penzance. This stuff is quite tasty. The casing is very mild and doesn’t sublimate the tobaccos in anyway. It’s a very harmonious, unique blend. I can see the appeal of it, but have other favorites. This is my first time trying it so I have no way to compare to past...- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #1,006
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, October 2024?***
16’ Charing Cross. Alway’s nice.- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #388
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Penzance Available Again in Alabama
I am not going to disclose that information out of respect for local customers.- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #15
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Penzance Available Again in Alabama
Haha, nice.- hoipolloiglasgow
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion