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  1. sparroa

    Enjoying Squadron Leader

    No experiences with aging? I wish I had to try it fresh but since that's no longer possible I'm hoping for the best. lol
  2. sparroa

    Trying Tobacco in Different Pipes

    I maintain a large rotation of the same make of corn cob pipes, so my experience will differ from yours... As a result, I have not really felt the need to experiment with the different effects that blends can have when smoked in different pipes because that has always been a constant for me. I...
  3. sparroa

    Here We Go Again...Now There's "Third Hand" Smoke

    I think second hand smoke is real, but not in the way that they portray it. If you are a nonsmoking waitress and you've worked in a smoky bar from 20-60 then that is a considerable amount of exposure that you've accumulated in your lifetime, especially if you factor in the smoke exposure in the...
  4. sparroa

    Most Flavorful Aromatics

    Bravo jsiddle! That's a good answer. The OP has a very specific set of expectations that may never be met, or it may take ages to find such a blend... Buckle up and experiment - you will learn a lot about what you do and don't like! You just have to remind yourself that you aren't puffing on...
  5. sparroa

    Now that hit the spot...

    I've been pipe smoking for a few years and it seems like it's only now that I'm truly getting the hang of it. Sure, I know plenty about the subject, but you can only get better by the act of smoking. It just takes time to know what you are doing. There's a definite art to pipe smoking and that's...
  6. sparroa

    Enjoying Squadron Leader

    Has anyone had it after a year of aging or longer? My tin is at least 1.5 years, maybe 2 since IDK how long it was in the shop... I'm afraid that it'll be too mild by now.
  7. sparroa

    3 Tobacco Reviews

    My hat is off to The Old Cajun! That is the best thing I have read in a long time! Greg's got some good tips for you, too. Get to know a blend, don't just flit back and forth if you are trying to learn how to smoke your pipe. Keep all the variables constant until you get it right, then you can...
  8. sparroa

    My Cobs are Looking Grotty...

    Not me! I am "colouring" my Missouri Meerschaums with pride! My Sam's Flake Country Gentleman is darker than all of the rest with a blackened rim and tar/carbon stains progressing downwards into the pockmarked finish. The wear is a true sign of love and appreciation. As long as it still smokes...
  9. sparroa

    In which order would you smoke?

    I would smoke from light to strong, or from simple to complex. Virginia would be my first choice, followed by a Va/Per, followed by an English. The aromatic is probably best saved for last because it will overwhelm the taste of all the others. Honestly, though, I mostly just smoke one or two...
  10. sparroa

    Idea for a Weird Tobacco Blend

    The thing about hops is that the only way you can maintain those pleasant aromatics is to keep them sealed and to refrigerate/freeze them. So your experiment would eliminate those two conditions. Most hop extracts/oils I know are for adding bitterness to a beer. I don't know of (m)any that are...
  11. sparroa

    My Cobs are Looking Grotty...

    kris, I do that every single time. I used to be more slack with my cleaning process and I found that it affected my enjoyment in a huge way. I do not like any residual moisture or tars in my stems - it seriously detracts from the flavour experience in my books. I generally only smoke a cob once...
  12. sparroa

    New Smoker's Pride Package

    The ones on the left look like they are for cat/dog treats. Is that the new design? I can see how it is less compact but I don't see it being a huge deal. The ones on the right scream budget brand (which is fitting) but I would definitely pass them by in the store. Reminds me of the Brigham...
  13. sparroa

    My Cobs are Looking Grotty...

    Do you mean the exterior? I don't worry about their appearance too much - in fact I prefer tar stains and charred bowls on my Country Gentlemen - so I'm afraid I can't really relate to your concerns. Stems are easily replaced, as are the pipes themselves, if you have a problem with them. I clean...
  14. sparroa

    Smells

    Pipe smoke definitely "smells" as does any other form of smoke. Most smokers like it; often their family and friend strongly disagree. Nonsmokers will hate it just as much as any other tobacco... If you are smoking certain virginia/burley/turkish blends, then people may associate the smell of...
  15. sparroa

    Idea for a Weird Tobacco Blend

    I'm not going to lie to you - it doesn't sound like this will work... Hops get nasty when they are exposed to air for any length of time. They lose their aromatics and soon turn yellow and take on a cheesy smell. This process will probably begin as soon as you break the sealed package. The...
  16. sparroa

    tobaccoreviews.com

    Tobaccoreviews is a treasure trove and a minefield at the same time. It was one of the first things that drew me to pipe smoking, actually, because it taught me about the wonderful variety of blends in existence that I knew nothing about... A lot of reviewers are great, but the majority aren't...
  17. sparroa

    Jar vs Tin?

    Some brands suffer more than others. Some aromatics will keep their moisture until long after the flavour has faded; as I said, excessive amounts of propylene glycol as a humectant are usually the reason. If you aren't experiencing any problems, then don't feel compelled to change your system...
  18. sparroa

    3 Tobacco Reviews

    I hate to be the one to say it but maybe you are expecting flavours that tobacco doesn't offer... People can be pretty loose with their adjectives and you may be taking some things too literally. Aromatics seldom deliver in the flavour department, in my opinion, so I'm not surprised that they...
  19. sparroa

    Best Balkan

    Yeah, serious flashbacks here... I don't know if I'll ever get to try Black House but it is definitely on my radar. I'm not much of a latakia lover anymore, though...
  20. sparroa

    Jar vs Tin?

    toadie, I recommend glass jars for every day use, as well as for aging. If you reread my posts above, you'll see that I emphasize the use of separate jars if you wish to age your tobacco. Opening/closing the tin would greatly retard or even ruin the aging process so it is pointless to actively...
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