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  1. sparroa

    Peterson: 3 P's - Peterson's Perfect Plug

    I noticed it had been out of stock lately. I hope it returns soon!
  2. sparroa

    4noggins shipping to Canada

    That opinion is incorrect. Millions of parcels have tracking numbers. They have offered tracking for about five years. No tracking simply means you are receiving a lesser service.
  3. sparroa

    How Do You Carry Your Tobacco When You Go out ?

    For a short trip, I would use a round tobacco tin. I have been interested in a leather pouch for some time but the prices are a little steep. If I could see them in person, I'd probably have one bought by now but it is too hard to pick something like that out without seeing it in advance. The...
  4. sparroa

    MOLD in Jarred Oak Alley??

    Definitely mold. I would have discarded the affected tobacco and jar lids just to be safe. While I have enjoyed some GLP blends in the past, I have not cellared much of it and I do not have much C&D product either. None since the Laudisi takeover. Was there any talk of mold back in the Tarler...
  5. sparroa

    4 NOGGINS & CANADIANS

    Yes, that would certainly be enough for a company to withdraw their services altogether. In my own shipping experience, there is usually an option for the sender to abandon the shipment if it is refused so that is one way for the seller to avoid paying for the return and cutting their losses if...
  6. sparroa

    Why Does Everyone Love Carter Hall So Much ?

    Again, cobs are suggested for newcomers because not everyone is willing to pay $50 or $100 for a briar pipe in case they find pipe smoking isn't their thing. I prefer MM cobs to cheap briars or drugstore pipes like Grabows. If money is not a main concern, buy a Savinelli as a starter pipe or...
  7. sparroa

    Prince Albert like Fire

    I saw rumours of a reformulation on TobaccoReviews but I haven't smoked PA in years so I can't say for certain...
  8. sparroa

    Capstan Also Has Ketchup

    There is no mistaking Hal o' The Wynd for a McClelland blend but it has given me some very brief hints of McClelland flavour from time to time. I don't get ketchup from HotW so I think it is just well-matured Virginias that bring back some memories...
  9. sparroa

    4 NOGGINS & CANADIANS

    Until everyone is paying $53 for mediocre tobacco, I don't think there will be full understanding of this subject...
  10. sparroa

    Drying Tobacco

    In general, people benefit from drying their tobacco so I won't object to the general content of this thread. I just find that maintaining consistency is preferable to moisture fluctuations so I keep my cellar a certain way. I agree that we all need to discover our preference and that most...
  11. sparroa

    4 NOGGINS & CANADIANS

    I think being discreet is a wise choice but I don't think it is possible any longer to sidestep the fact that Canadian pipe smokers have been forced to find foreign sources of tobacco. It isn't illegal and it isn't harming anybody so I would not give in to fear, but I would exercise caution...
  12. sparroa

    Good Day to You from Russia/Ireland

    It is essential to have a small rotation of pipes. It takes much longer than a few minutes for the moisture to clear from a pipe after it has been smoked. Resting it for a day or more will greatly lessen the occurence of unpleasant flavours. Given the cost of cobs, at least, I would never rely...
  13. sparroa

    Drying Tobacco

    Intentional cellaring is a relatively recent development but I would not be surprised in the slightest if old school producers like Samuel Gawith aimed to preserve their tinned tobaccos for as long as possible using higher moisture levels. It makes good business sense as shelf life is maximized...
  14. sparroa

    Capstan Also Has Ketchup

    I have some Capstan Blue cellared on the basis of its iconic reputation alone but I have never gotten around to opening a tin. I like it whenever a blend leads me into a brief reverie about McClelland but that seldom occurs. The vinegary Ketchup-like aroma or the sudden burst of tangy Virginia...
  15. sparroa

    Ruminations on My First Smoke

    While some people devotedly smoke aromatics, I never really saw the appeal as I seldom smoke indoors and I don't care about the room note. The flavour (or lack thereof) leaves a lot to be desired in many of these blends. They are designed to smell a certain way and the taste can often suffer as...
  16. sparroa

    4 NOGGINS & CANADIANS

    I'd assume plain packaging rules only affect blends sold directly in Canada. I wouldn't be surprised if it hollows out the remaining pipe blends that you can find in B&Ms, but that's another story.
  17. sparroa

    What Makes A Blend "Easy to Smoke"

    Thanks for the heads up, bigpond.
  18. sparroa

    4 NOGGINS & CANADIANS

    Frankly, there are threads about this all over the internet for at least ten years now. I think the powers that be have other priorities. They might crack down on small quantities of pipe tobacco for personal consumption some day, but so far they have bigger fish to fry. There isn't much point...
  19. sparroa

    What Makes A Blend "Easy to Smoke"

    I also find true crumble cakes to be some of the easiest smoking tobacco ever made. I'm still working on some aged Kingfisher and that stuff is a dream to rub out, light and smoke. My problem is that I can't find a readily available crumble cake that doesn't contain latakia. I've been tempted to...
  20. sparroa

    4 NOGGINS & CANADIANS

    No worries, smokertruck. FWIW, I think it is entirely fair for companies to adopt a no refund policy when everyone knows the stakes beforehand. That is being completely transparent and above board. As for refusing parcels, I think that should be saved as a last resort in case the assessment is...
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