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How Much Peat for Your Scotch?
Light to moderate peatiness, at most. I've lost my taste for Islays. Highland Park 12 year is as smoky as it gets for me these days and even that is not a bottle I regularly reach for. I appreciate the sweet and subtle flavours of the malts most of all. I suppose it isn't much different than my...- sparroa
- Post #41
- Forum: Food & Drink
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Good Va/per
I don't have anything novel to add but I will agree that Bayou Morning was a big disappointment. I smoked a few bowls and it left me with nothing positive to say. I jarred it up for the cellar about 8 years ago in the hopes that it would become a worthwhile smoke over time but I still haven't...- sparroa
- Post #30
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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St. Bruno Flake impressions
I cannot say if STG's Escudo lives up to the A&C Petersen version, but I could never classify it as bad tobacco. I consider Escudo to be one of the best blends available today. I have smoked tins dated as far back as 2009 - fresh and aged - with only good things to report. It may not be for all...- sparroa
- Post #20
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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St. Bruno Flake impressions
Good points, gentlemen. I can agree with many of the opinions shared here. I fired up another bowl of St. Bruno yesterday. I still did not get an obvious dark fired presence but I can see that it was probably involved in the heavier taste towards the latter half of the bowl. Honestly, I enjoyed...- sparroa
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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St. Bruno Flake impressions
Late last night, I cracked open a two year old tin of St. Bruno Flake made by Mac Baren. It is my first time trying the blend and I have to say that I was expecting something very different. This is one case where many of the reviews have been extremely misleading. I think that is the trouble...- sparroa
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- Replies: 21
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Backordered Tobaccos
Why is C&D unavailable, of all things? Their blends are almost always available on all the other etailers I check out...- sparroa
- Post #6
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Corn Cob Fan from China
Hello HHW - welcome to the forums. What kind of pipe tobacco can you get in China? Do you have to import it all from Western countries or is there a selection of foreign or domestic brands?- sparroa
- Post #14
- Forum: New Member Introductions
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A Lepeltier Clay Pipes Review
I have one of these pipes on my wishlist thanks to this forum. Flavour neutral and absolutely dry is just what I am looking for! I had high hopes for meerschaums but they are too expensive and hard to source. These Lepeltier pipes might be just the ticket... -
Deleted Account With 28353 Reviews On TR.Com
Thanks Jim for doing the detective work on this one. It looks like the wide-ranging tentacles of bureaucratic regulations have struck our hobby once again. I must admit that I didn't expect our tobacco reviews to be affected, even if it is indirect and unintentional! It is too bad. I wish they...- sparroa
- Post #40
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Which Mac Baren Blends should I try?
Wessex Burley Slices shouldn't disappoint - one of my favourites. It's Made by K&K I believe. By the way, MacBaren experts: What is THE best traditional MacBaren blend? Not including new additions like the HH line - just all the old school blends that have been available for years? I've had my...- sparroa
- Post #21
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake First Impressions
I certainly never got much Kentucky or Perique from the Dark Flake but K&K often uses them with a pretty light hand so I would not be surprised if there are small amounts in there. Orlik Golden Sliced and some C&D blends had inaccurate labels on them for years so this kind of mistake isn't...- sparroa
- Post #23
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Czech Tool Wizardry
I never go without carrying a Czech pipe tool. It is one of the best smoking implements you could ask for...- sparroa
- Post #31
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Clove Like Tobacco?
I steeped some cloves in a jar of Prince Albert many moons ago but I am not brave enough to sample my own experiment. I suspect it would result in extreme oral numbness, even though I am interested in the taste. I think I overdid it and I would rather keep my sense of taste than indulge my...- sparroa
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake First Impressions
I enjoyed this but I think too much sweetness derives from the dark molasses-like casing as opposed to the leaf. I only have some aged stock since this one is fairly unobtainable now but I'd be interested to give it another shot. I haven't smoked any in years.- sparroa
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Only one seat left on Noah's Ark' for a Tobacco blender
I would probably take along the mastermind(s) behind the Samuel Gawith blends. While Escudo is my favourite tobacco, Gawith is undoubtedly my favourite blender. Full Virginia Flake, St. James Flake, Best Brown Flake, Sam's Flake and all the rest would make for wonderful pipe fuel until the end...- sparroa
- Post #34
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Moving From Windows Vista To Windows 10.....Any Surprises In Store?
Windows 10 is horrific. I turn off anything and everything related to Cortana. This makes it a little more bearable.- sparroa
- Post #34
- Forum: General Discussion
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4noggins shipping to Canada
I think they open a hell of a lot less than you think they do. I agree with the courier services and possibly Express but other than that it is more random IMO. Each major postal sorting facility will process millions of international packages a year - they don't have unlimited manpower. If...- sparroa
- Post #12
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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We Americans live in Pipe Tobacco Nirvana
The draconian display and labeling regulations are possibly worse than the high taxes. Availability declines as people request the same blends for the sake of convenience or avoid in-person purchases altogether. Cigarette smokers, however, continue on much as before since they only buy the same...- sparroa
- Post #52
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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The Magic Of Clay
Where can you buy these double walled Lepeltier clays or anything similar? -
MOLD in Jarred Oak Alley??
Yeah, clearly no disputing that any of those samples are mold. Too bad to hear that this has been happening for such a long time. I have some Union Square with a nice bit of age on it that I hope will be okay. I find their Virginias less sweet than I prefer so I haven't cellared too much but I...- sparroa
- Post #23
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions