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  1. John_B

    Best with Coffee...

    Of the tobaccos in my humble cellar, Borkum Riff Bronze (Bourbon) goes best. Something about Bourbon and Coffee I guess.
  2. John_B

    Borkum Riff Bronze (Bourbon).

    Thanks for the kind words. I tried it on a whim and it has become an instant favorite and the one I reach for the most. I am only sorry that the 7oz cans are not available in the UK. It is indeed a good choice for breaking in a new pipe. Cool, sweet and tasty to the bottom of the bowl. Lack of...
  3. John_B

    The "Good Smoker" Pipe

    A good smoker is not nescessarily an expensive pipe. All the pipes that I have that I would describe as good smokers have an open draw and smoke cool and dry without undue effort. On paper a Peterson system pipe would be a great smoker, but not for me, as I don't like the P lip. I do however...
  4. John_B

    Blend Reserved for Treats?

    Do you have any tobaccos that you keep just for treats ? I have some Solani 660 Silver Flake that has been jarred for about 6 months. I find I appreciate it more if I reserve it as a treat for long contemplative smokes. Nice change of pace and very tasty.
  5. John_B

    Your "No Fuss/Go To" Tobacco?

    Lately very fond of Borkum Riff Bronze. Lights easily, sometimes straight off the charring light and burns effortlessly. Wont bite unless provoked and is tasty and predictable.
  6. John_B

    Pipe Suddenly Getting Hot

    It can and does happen to me as well. Packing too tight can cause this as combustion needs oxygen and a tight pack makes you draw harder. Try packing with an air pocket at the bottom of the bowl. That and the breath method combined will help. Also some tobacco has a tendency to pack in a more...
  7. John_B

    Amphora Full Aroma

    My tastes have certainly changed. This is a nice smoke to have as a change of pace from Straight Virginias or VaPer blends.
  8. John_B

    Amphora Full Aroma

    I am alternating this blend with Borkum Riff. It burns slowly enough for a deep contemplative smoke. Great as a last smoke of the day.
  9. John_B

    Amphora Full Aroma

    Thanks for the kind reply. There is a certain complexity to this one and the small addition of oriental and dark fired make for an interesting smoke. Not your average aromatic, that's for sure.
  10. John_B

    Amphora Full Aroma

    Please would a mod change the title of this thread ? It is "Full Aroma" and not Bourbon. Put it down to a senior moment and a brain fart as I have been smoking Borkum Riff Bourbon. Many thanks .
  11. John_B

    Amphora Full Aroma

    Deepest apologies. This isn't a Bourbon blend. It is however very good. Can a mod please ammend the title for me ?
  12. John_B

    Amphora Full Aroma

    So, as you do, I took advantage of duty free allowance on my recent holiday and found a real bargain on the shelves of a tobacco and liquor store in Lanzarote. Amphora Red for a mere £4.50 per 50gm pouch. I last tried this blend when I was about 20 years old a scant 42 years ago. It was made in...
  13. John_B

    Favorite “Plain” Tobacco

    Solani Silver Flake 660 is one of my favorite un topped tobaccos. Mainy top quality Virginia and a little Dark Fired to give character. In the jar, it has an aroma of baked apple and cinnamon.
  14. John_B

    ***What Are You Smoking, June 2023?***

    Very good and very much to my taste. The genuine aged Bourbon casing really comes across in the smoke. The room note is great too. As a diabetic, I crave sweet things and this smokes cool and sweet as any blend I've tried. I used to like Players Whiskey flake and this scratches the same itch as...
  15. John_B

    ***What Are You Smoking, June 2023?***

    Borkum Riff Bourbon in my newly acquired falcon Bantam Bulldog accompanied by a mug of Mango and Passionfruit green tea.
  16. John_B

    Small is Beautiful ?

    Our Tobacco prices are insanely high and going higher every year. Slow burning baccy in a small pipe makes perfect sense in that respect.
  17. John_B

    Small is Beautiful ?

    Indeed so as a pipe is a very personal thing.
  18. John_B

    Small is Beautiful ?

    Yes, I don't fold and stuff, never worked well for me. Loosely rubbed and gently packed .
  19. John_B

    Small is Beautiful ?

    So I got to wondering why one should have at least one small pipe. Most of mine are medium + but today I got a Bantam bowl for my Falcon collection. It is very compact and bijou, but I think it may be the perfect vehicle for enjoying slow burning flakes, eg St Bruno. Also for a short smoke...
  20. John_B

    Flexible Falcon

    That's a very strange looking implement ! It has the same functionality as a Falcon but less of the aesthetic. I am currently awaiting a Shellalagh stem in black and purple. For gods sake I now need more bowls ! This is getting out of hand !
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