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  1. sparroa

    Flake Re-hydration Fail. Need Suggestions Please!

    I use Boveda packs to moisten dry blends that I intend to smoke immediately - not for long term storage. I figure it's better than nothing because they are fairly trusted to preserve cigars and they are very unlikely to introduce mold or other contaminants to the tobacco. Your case may be too...
  2. sparroa

    Looking For A Meerschaum Brand With Good Stemwork

    I have been wondering about much of the same! I look forward to the responses...
  3. sparroa

    Am I Crazy?

    I've always contended that having good tobacco was more important than having an ideal pipe. Is briar better than cob? That is immaterial even if it is true. One can have excellent smoking experiences with a cob for a negligible amount of money and no time investment. Is the same true with...
  4. sparroa

    New Warning Label

    Worldwide, it's nothing new for tobaccos to be restricted to a specific market but I guess legislation is forcing the hand of US companies to make it explicit now.
  5. sparroa

    Balkan Sasieni Tin - Is This the Correct Date?

    I wouldn't turn down a 32 year old Balkan for the price of a fresh one once in a while! With that said, I think that would be waiting far too long for a latakia blend. I have a sealed tin of Balkan Sasieni that is about 8 years old and I am wondering if it has passed its prime.
  6. sparroa

    Prodigal Son Returns

    As I said, I'm glad to still see many recognizable names among the new ones! It is good to chat with everyone here again. Since I resumed pipe smoking a few months ago, I really missed sharing my tobacco experiences with others. The smoking itself has always been solitary thing for me, but I...
  7. sparroa

    Opened My Tins - Now What?

    I mainly use jars for my short-term tobacco storage because I like to keep my tobacco sealed to retain its moisture until I am ready to dry it before every smoke. I find blends maintain their quality for longer that way and if you happen to forget them then they are already safely stored. If...
  8. sparroa

    Old Port Pipe Tobacco

    I have no doubts about my methods but of course I cannot guarantee the truth of all sources I've encountered. I have read in numerous threads and tobacco reviews that Sail was discontinued. One of the more authentic looking sources I saw...
  9. sparroa

    Prodigal Son Returns

    Thank you all for the warm welcome! 3rd - My cellar, while much smaller than it could have been, is still intact and maturing nicely. It mainly consists of Virginias but there is a little bit of variety. I have quite a few tins on hand now that are out of production. My main cellar regret is not...
  10. sparroa

    New Warning Label

    I don't know. The trend seems to be in the opposite direction such as plain packaging with zero branding plus extreme warnings.
  11. sparroa

    Butane Lighters?

    I've never used a lighter with a pipe before but my Xikar Cirro is decent for cigars so I'd personally consider one of their offerings if I was in the market for a pipe lighter...
  12. sparroa

    Is There a Way to Date Erinmore Tins?

    Here is some proof to go along with my memory which is occasionally unreliable! https://www.smokingpipes.com/smokingpipesblog/single.cfm/post/how-date-orlik-tobacco "On this particular tin of Erinmore, the manufacturer's code is 1408070314. 1 4 0 8 0 7 0 3 1 4 Year Year Day Day...
  13. sparroa

    New Warning Label

    It is unfortunate to see the United States follow the same path as Europe, Canada, Australia et cetera towards insane warning labels that destroy tin art. I had considered the US to be the last bastion in the Western World against such overregulation. I was wrong...
  14. sparroa

    Is There a Way to Date Erinmore Tins?

    I believe it was tinned in 2017 according to the first two digits of that larger number on the right hand side. As far as I know, STG dates that way as my Escudo tins are the same. Someone please correct me if I am wrong!
  15. sparroa

    Prodigal Son Returns

    Thank you, gentlemen!
  16. sparroa

    First Impression: Mac Baren HH Burley Flake

    It is a fine blend. Wessex Burley Slices is my favourite burley tobacco because I love its molasses flavours but the MacBaren is still a good example of a mild burley-based flake. There is only a tiny wisp of dark fired in the tin aroma - I can't taste it in the smoke at all. It might just...
  17. sparroa

    Opened My Tins - Now What?

    All my tobacco goes into Mason jars... It just stays better that way. For me, the only exception is a blend that is unbearably wet. Time in an unsealed tin will help it reach an appropriate level of moisture. Throw the MacBaren Original Choice in a jar and revisit it down the road. Who knows, it...
  18. sparroa

    New Warning Label

    All new MacBaren tins are full of warning labels. I believe all tins will eventually require warning labels in the US - if I am not mistaken, the implementation of this was postponed. I believe MacBaren and Sutliff have been making efforts to comply before it is strictly mandatory... Yes, I hope...
  19. sparroa

    Peterson Pipes Has A New Owner.....

    This is probably the best possible result for Peterson. I'm happy to see that they remain under the control of a company that is focused on pipes and pipe tobacco. I look forward to following the brand's direction in the new Laudisi era...
  20. sparroa

    Issues With Flakes and Coins

    I was never fond of the fold and stuff method because of the burn issues. I almost exclusively rub out my flakes and coins. Cube cutting was once a favourite of mine but I've found recently that rubbing out my tobacco to a fine cut and drying it sufficiently has improved my experience over...
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