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History of Latakia Blends
I have heard the story about the Crimean War. I don't think the Boer War has anything to do with latakia.- sparroa
- Post #16
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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On the Decline of Oriental Tobacco Production in EU Countries (Video)
Its one of the many ways that they are trying to subvert tobacco production without the use of an outright ban.- sparroa
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Frustrated and Desperate :(
Buy a corn cob pipe if you want to skip the extensive "breaking in" process. A cob tastes better after the bowl has been seasoned a little, but a new cob is more forgiving than a new briar in my humble opinion. Alternatively, have you ever smoked tobacco before? Though it is a little premature...- sparroa
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Ohhhhhhh, The Cost of Shipping Has SkyRocketed!
Could you technically get yourself tangled up in a contractual obligation to pay $2000 S&H if you won this auction? That's what would keep me from bidding... -
Meerschaum Quality
I am not a meerschaum expert, but I personally consider new meerschaum pipes under $150 to be rather suspect. (With that said, there is nothing stopping a shyster from charging $300 for a flawed meer; dealing exclusively with "reputable" carvers/vendors is the only real "protection" against... -
When Will it Stop - UK Anti-Smoking
auspipe, It is a terrible situation you face down there. It disgusts me. See folks? It's happening now! These are not just hypothetical situations I'm complaining about. I wouldn't be surprised if the same regulations are in place in America by 2020...- sparroa
- Post #15
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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BBC Censorship of Pipe Smoking PM
The United States was founded on tobacco. Case closed. It is sad that so many of us ignore that fact. Virginia would've been a bust if tobacco wasn't such an astounding success there.- sparroa
- Post #10
- Forum: General Discussion
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Pictures of Pipe Tobacco
Cruel, cruel fate! I'm sorry to hear that. I was just discussing the meaning of 'Honeydew' tobaccos with rmbittner last week; apparently, the term indicates a tobacco that has been cased with molasses. (A personal favourite of mine) The vintage tobacco game is surely hit and miss. I'm 'living...- sparroa
- Post #7
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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My BIG TAD haul. 8^) PICS
I hope that you smoke quite frequently. 24 tins of aromatics, along with 6 lbs of bulk aromatics... Not to be a downer, but since you are only smoking for the past 3 months I hope you realize the magnitude of change that those blends will undergo in a year or so. The casing fades, the flavouring...- sparroa
- Post #24
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Tobacco Guide
I just bought The Book of Pipes and Tobacco last week! Great read.- sparroa
- Post #11
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Pictures of Pipe Tobacco
How was that Rich Dark Honeydew? I'd love to give a couple tins of that for a rainy day...- sparroa
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Licorice
Mike, I hear that it was pulled from the US quite some time ago. I suppose it could still be available with limited distribution somewhere in Europe, but I haven't heard tell of it. Most people seem to agree, though, that the Peter Heinrichs is the same - if not, it would appear to be damn...- sparroa
- Post #14
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Peter Heinrichs Curly
Edit - I was thinking of another blend, I don't know enough to comment about this one.- sparroa
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How to Fight the Urge of Constantly Wanting to Open Tins?
Keep them out of sight and out of mind if you want to resist the urge to open them.- sparroa
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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When Will it Stop - UK Anti-Smoking
rmbittner, I agree that there have been tides of anti-smoking fervour throughout history but we are currently facing a veritable tsunami of it... Also, considering that we have but one life to live, I am rather concerned that the authorities are attempting to ban tobacco while I am still walking...- sparroa
- Post #13
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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When Will it Stop - UK Anti-Smoking
The tobacco packaging laws are a way of enforcing a de facto ban. It has already happened in Australia. They legislate uniform packaging and as a result almost all of the pipe tobacco has been pulled from the shelf. I would imagine that there is nothing left but cigarettes because it is not...- sparroa
- Post #9
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Licorice
Peter Heinrichs Dark Strong Flake for the win... (It is supposedly the same as Orlik Dark Strong Kentucky, which is no longer available AFAIK) It is a beautiful blend. A deliciously sweet Virginia Burley flake with a fairly strong licorice casing that really comes through loud and clear in the...- sparroa
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Unusual White Spot Pipe
Wonderful pipe, foggy... I have to say, though, that I HATE this White Spot branding foolishness. I wish they would sell the rights to the Dunhill name instead of trying to transform it. -
Grinders?
I am also skeptical that they are ever used for tobacco unless one is trying to create tobacco dust...- sparroa
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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What's the Difference Between Casings & Toppings?
Good analogy. Sometimes, though, it is still hard to tell the difference when it comes down to discussing particular blends...- sparroa
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion