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  1. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    That matches my understanding. That production started slowing in the 70’s and basically came to a halt by the late 80’s. But stockpiles meant it was still in blends through some of the 90’s. I remember being able to find blends that still had it then, but I don’t remember it still being...
  2. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    Oh, for sure. But I don’t think that STG considers him one of their blenders necessarily, or they would have been producing his blends, and not letting him blend with a competitor’s leaf. He has legitimate cache in the business and respect. Which plays into him being the face of P&C for STG. Be...
  3. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    The irony of this is that driving business to C&D and G&H is great! Keep them profitable and going! But don’t mistake your support for buying loyalty. If your support helps grow the company and their footprint to the point STG gives them a blank check and they accept, them’s the breaks. 🤷🏻‍♂️
  4. Beers 'N Briars

    Questions for Leonardw

    400=LNF 403=bullseye flake Also, according to Leonard, LNF is the same as Sutliff 507c VA Slices.
  5. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    I’m hoping C&D brings him in as a possible consultant. But even if they did I’m sure it would be in a limited capacity due to him living across the pond, as it were.
  6. Beers 'N Briars

    Questions for Leonardw

    So it’s R.I.P. Newminster. Thanks for the clarification.
  7. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    It is produced by Kopp. Whether they just repackage or get it whole from STG, I don’t know but that means it and Gold Brick should hopefully still be available in the US.
  8. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    I’m checking with some sources to be certain. I’ll post an update when I hear.
  9. Beers 'N Briars

    Questions for Leonardw

    I was curious about the fate of Newminster products. I get that they aren’t on the list so they must be leaving the US market, but will they continue to be produced for the EU? Or are they going away entirely?
  10. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    His job for STG is to be the face of P&C. Not his roll as a blender. That was his passion project.
  11. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    I don’t think a lot of this is based on sales as much as production values. STG does not have the machines or interest to produce small production runs. Sutliff almost created the niche they filled. And nobody is yet there to fill that gap. Whether Laudisi sees an opportunity here and decides to...
  12. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    Only 71% ! Here in Washington state we get 100% excise taxes on pipe tobacco. What I wouldn’t give for 71% 😆
  13. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    His blends are gone. I suspect that we won’t hear much from Russ because STG are his bosses still. STG shows little interest in producing anything small batch. Maybe he’ll bring them back with entirely STG components with STG’s blessing, but I don’t blame the man for not coming out and biting...
  14. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    Not at all. They had a wide range of blends and there were plenty of critics. They’re mostly remembered for their Virginias. And for good reason. But plenty of their stuff was two thumbs meh. Brian Levine’s BB Acadian Ribbon wasn’t a huge seller. That’s how he was able to accumulate so much of...
  15. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    From what I understand, there have been no true “new” blends in the US that aren’t grandfathered recipes. They had to be in the back catalog or in development before the FDA made the decision. So a C&D can get the rights and catalog to say Drucquer & Sons and reproduce those blends. And “small...
  16. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    Yeah, between MacBaren, Sutliff, tobaccopipes.com, and Cup o’ Joes, we are talking about hundreds of people.
  17. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    I’m not confused. I believe it was just hope until confirmation. I mean, look at the bargaining about SPC and hoping contracts will save things. We got the list. We now know what is coming for certain. These are the stages of grief. Even for the smokers unaffected. Because it’s a good reminder...
  18. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    Buy now.
  19. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    SPC is already looking for a new supplier. Every component of their blends is being cut basically. Those blends already cost more than many, and the added costs of production moving overseas is basically a non-starter for SPC. I mean, hope springs eternal, but if there’s SPC blends you love, buy...
  20. Beers 'N Briars

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    Don’t forget this means the end of Curly Block too. Was hoping to grab one more but I doubt we’ll see a final run.
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