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Mixing Blends
I do this fairly often as well. I keep a running journal of blends in my rotation, and after smoking half a tin or so, if a blend is just not a standout, or is “too much” in some way, I shift it to my blending list. Here’s a few combos that have turned out well for me: (I name them too - just to...- stogie37
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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C&D 16oz Packaging
Assuming you’re talking about the pressed blocks, not bags of ribbon, my experience has been excellent. Opened a lb block of 2004 Night Train last Fall which I just threw in the bottom of a tote in my tobacco cellar, after 15yrs it was in superb condition. Still oily, slightly moist and clinging...- stogie37
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Cornell & Diehl Standard Run Favorites
John Marr is a step outside my usual Balkan / light English mainstays, and after the first two bowls, my take was similar to the OP. However, after leaving it in the tin, letting it dry to almost crispy, it’s become an enjoyable occasional smoke. My journal notes remind me to pack tightly, smoke...- stogie37
- Post #30
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Cellaring with Cotton
Hmmm... this I haven’t heard before. (The mason jars busting part). I pack some jars pretty aggressively - I mean pressed down hard! Is this really a thing? I’m now considering if I need to remove some tobacco from some of the most condensed jars...- stogie37
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Second Half of the Bowl...
One other thought could be palate fatigue. Whether due to personal ph or maybe letting temps rise above optimum, I occasionally experience a bit of this - even after having been at it for almost 30yrs. I know white burley, and large doses of Latakia both can trigger this for me personally. As a...- stogie37
- Post #19
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Pipe-Smoking in Occupied France
Superb share, and moving. Thank you for posting.- stogie37
- Post #10
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Summer Blends
While not blend specific, I do tend to dial back the nicotine content during the sweltering months. Ironic, since that is when my cigar consumption increases dramatically, and accordingly, my overall nic intake. ?- stogie37
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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One or Many?
Ultimately, I don’t think you can go wrong either way. I’ve been at this for 30 years now, and my practice for the last decade or so has been to limit my rotation to a dozen open blends - some absolute favorites that I know I’ll enjoy, a few that are occasional treats or change-ups, and then a...- stogie37
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Anyone Else Love Maintenance Day?
Can’t say I enjoy it the way the OP does. Well, I enjoy being finished and I enjoy smoking out of a clean bowl & stem - but the actual dirty work... no. I’ve toyed around with offering my teens a little spending cash to take over the task, but I’m not ready to hand over some of the finer pieces...- stogie37
- Post #26
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Morning Smoke
Coffee, a little heavy cream & sugar along with a good sized bowl of GL Pease Ashbury, or if the sweet tooth is calling, some Eric Stokkebye 4th Gen 1882. If I’m blessed with enlightened time to double up; more coffee and some Samuel Gawith Balkan Flake. First pipe of the day is also my favorite...- stogie37
- Post #19
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking? December 2019.***
Gearing up to head north for Christmas prob my final pipe til I return in 9 days ? Samuel Gawith Bothy Flake in this Pete Jeckyll & Hyde- stogie37
- Post #2,207
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking? December 2019.***
First bowl of 2014 GL Pease Ashbury in this EA Carey billiard- stogie37
- Post #2,170
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Are Your Wish List Tobaccos?
I’m fortunate that this is pretty much my scenario as well. About to begin my 4th decade of pipe smoking, so have been able to accumulate blends over a long timeframe.- stogie37
- Post #33
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking? December 2019.***
Today might actually see three bowls! (A rarity for me) just finished my second ever bowl of John Cotton Smyrna in a Pete Killarney Dublin. Mmmm tasty!- stogie37
- Post #2,071
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Are Your Favorite Christmas Albums/Songs?
Albums: John Denver - Rocky Mountain Christmas Vince Guiraldi Trio - A Charlie Brown Christmas Lincoln Brewster - Joy to the World Relient K - Let it snow baby - Make it Rein Deer Tony Bennett & the Count Basie Orchestra - A Swingin Christmas Rebecca St. James - Christmas- stogie37
- Post #22
- Forum: General Discussion
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What Are Your Wish List Tobaccos?
Murray’s era MM 965 And possibly some old Capstan (1960’s?) That’s about it!- stogie37
- Post #21
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking? December 2019.***
Gorgeous sunrise paired with Presbyterian, coffee and a space heater on the porch ?- stogie37
- Post #2,055
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Proselytizing Pipes!
Great call from a number of you on the cobs - I’m ordering them each a pair to add to their fledgling rotation. Thanks!- stogie37
- Post #22
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Proselytizing Pipes!
Pretty sure this is a distinct possibility ?- stogie37
- Post #21
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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