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Bayou Morning (bulk)
Thanks cigrmaster. I only use 4noggins for various reasons so I cannot get any St. James Flake. I have one tin cellared that I picked up on my last vacation. I am probably going to let it age for a long time, and hope that I can get another tin to try fresh one of those days! I also have a tin...- sparroa
- Post #10
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Soaking Cob Stems in Alcohol
It won't hurt you to try it and see if you can tell a difference... I'm not especially concerned because I have several replacement stems on hand and plenty of backup pipes. I don't like to use rubbing alcohol for my pipes; Everclear would be your best bet, but it's not available around here...- sparroa
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Soaking Cob Stems in Alcohol
I've always found that my cob stems take on an unpleasant taste and aroma no matter how many pipe cleaners I run through the stem - dry and/or dipped in vodka. Recently, I've taken to soaking the stems in a shot glass of vodka after every couple of smokes. I then rinse the stem, run a pipe...- sparroa
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- Forum: Pipe Repair and Maintenance
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Bayou Morning (bulk)
Outstanding responses, gentlemen. Aristokles - value is what I'm after, and I agree that is what C&D bulk tobacco offers. I'm not looking to replace Escudo entirely, I am merely trying to stretch my budget and supplement my "diet" with a less expensive perique forward blend. All signs point to...- sparroa
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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McClelland Grand Orientals
I'm the opposite, Simon - I came back to the forums to intentionally rev up the TAD... Les, I am glad that McClelland had the foresight to seek out these varietals at the right time. It would be a sin if the old growers gave up cultivating oriental tobacco... I plan to primarily purchase...- sparroa
- Post #13
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Another convert!
I'm not familiar with that blend, but I have had PS Balkan Supreme. That's a good choice if you want to try something with a more pronounced smokiness. I smoked it frequently at first, and I was really enjoying the rich campfire aromas, but unfortunately I found that it eventually lost most of...- sparroa
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Balkan Sobranie
Shawn, I am pretty new in the scheme of things and I never had a chance to try this acclaimed tobacco, so I am in the same boat. I don't really think we can go back to the past and replicate old blends to the tee, so I think you have the right attitude - if it is good, enjoy it in the here and...- sparroa
- Post #19
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Bayou Morning (bulk)
I thought it'd be popular around here because I remember a lot of people used to be big on C&D. It was a Bob Runowski blend that gets a lot of 4 star reviews so it can't be too bad! I should have my order here in a week or two so I'll let you know if it is worth trying. The price is definitely...- sparroa
- Post #4
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Balkan Sobranie
That's interesting. Peter Stokkebye Balkan Supreme is definitely a good value, but it isn't my favourite latakia mixture by a longshot. The fact of the matter is that memories, and taste memories in particular, are fallible. I find it hard to remember the differences between English tobaccos...- sparroa
- Post #17
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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McClelland Grand Orientals
At first, that's what I thought these were - pure orientals from a specific variety. I was a little disappointed to discover that they were Virginia based about a year ago, but hopefully the oriental component is substantial. That's what blending is all about I guess... Thanks for your...- sparroa
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Bayou Morning (bulk)
No Bayou Morning smokers at all? I'd settle for an indication of the perique level in this blend... Thanks all the same.- sparroa
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Typo on 4noggins web page
If you put it into perspective, I think that if you like Penzance than $60 is not an outrageous price for 8 ounces of the stuff. It is actually a good deal, and that is why it is "out of stock" if you click the link. Supply and demand being what it is, that stuff isn't going to last at any...- sparroa
- Post #3
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Best Corn Cobb makers?
I wouldn't smoke any commercial corn cobs except for Missouri Meerschaum. (Country Gentleman is my choice of pipe) I would swiftly throw a cheap Chinese rival brand in the trash, but I wouldn't turn down the gift of a custom cob.- sparroa
- Post #5
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Cellar for Special Year
I agree with everyone else, pretty much... Latakia is probably fine as long as you understand that it is going to mellow. I'd want to age more complex latakia blends rather than the more one dimensional kinds that focus on an extreme smokiness. (That's just me, though) Perique also fades a bit...- sparroa
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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McClelland Grand Orientals
I'm leaning toward the Classic Samsun and another tin of the Yenidje Supreme - then I just may smoke the aged one... Drama is also on my radar but I am hesitant to buy too many of these because I don't know what oriental leaf tastes like yet in the absence of latakia. I don't really want to...- sparroa
- Post #5
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Perique
Escudo is my favourite; I have had my best smoking experiences with that blend. With that said, there are plenty more out there...- sparroa
- Post #42
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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McClelland Grand Orientals
I know there has been some commentary on these blends in the past but I hope to reopen the discussion... Does anyone have an opinion about the McClelland Grand Orientals line? I have a 1.5 year old tin of Yenidje Supreme, but I am not going to open it any time soon; has anyone tried that yet? As...- sparroa
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Bayou Morning (bulk)
Hello all, What do you gents think of bulk Bayou Morning from Cornell & Diehl? I just bought 4oz for $11 online. Do you have any strong opinions about this blend? I have been away from pipes for awhile but I've recently returned to my old standby, Escudo Navy Deluxe. I love that va/per; it is my...- sparroa
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New Members, Introduce Yourself!
Hello all, This is a reintroduction so I will keep things short and sweet. I was on this forum religiously for a few months about 1.5 years ago and then for a number of reasons I temporarily gave up the pipe... Anyway, now I'm back in the saddle and starting to enjoy my pipes once more. I always...- sparroa
- Post #772
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Pairing like wine, beer, scotch, food...
I haven't posted in awhile, life can be demanding at times... I personally recommend scotch ales or other sweet and malt-forward beer styles to accompany or follow pipe tobacco. Barrel-aged beers would also be acceptable; subtle flavours found in sessionable brews will be overwhelmed by the...- sparroa
- Post #22
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion