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  1. sparroa

    James Fox Tobaccos

    hobie, 4noggins also carries Dorisco and there is some in stock according to the website.
  2. sparroa

    Esoterica's lack of availability.

    Stonehaven actually sounds amazing. If there was one tobacco I'd pay an exorbitant amount for, it would be that. I was extremely interested upon first reading about it on TR, then instantly disappointed when I saw there was absolutely none available. I'm very curious about that treacle casing...
  3. sparroa

    Just Learned About Niccups

    Tonquin and deer tongue both contain coumarin. It would be a leap of faith to suggest that that's responsible without further evidence but that's the main connection between the two.
  4. sparroa

    Everclear

    Everyone knows it's a tonic for any imaginable liver ailment. :D That kind of medicine sounds like it belongs in the Middle Ages.
  5. sparroa

    James Fox Tobaccos

    I have a tin of Dorisco waiting to be tried. It was one of the first tobaccos that I was really drawn to by reviews and descriptions alone. Virginia, Perique and Latakia. I'll let you know if I give it a try anytime soon. (I know it's a small gripe, but the aesthetics of my tin are horrible -...
  6. sparroa

    The Frank Method

    Hessenland, Otto would appear to be father of the famous Anne Frank. Thanks for pointing out my mistake - it has been a long time since I viewed that video! My apologies to Achim; he deserves all the credit. I think I'm in the same camp as marmal4de. An "abbreviated" customized version of the...
  7. sparroa

    Esoterica's lack of availability.

    As a Canadian, I wouldn't hesitate to spend $150 on eight ounces of Stonehaven or Penzance if I truly desired them. I'd pay that much or more for under eight ounces of Captain Black at my local store. With that said, I won't even wade into those treacherous eBay waters while I can still shop...
  8. sparroa

    The Frank Method

    The 3 step method never worked for me. I experienced very inconsistent results. I use a simplified approach inspired by the Frank method, but it's unorthodox enough to probably just be close to "grab and stuff" - it isn't so precise and deliberate as Frank's, but it has never failed me since...
  9. sparroa

    Just Learned About Niccups

    I've been very curious about Crooner and deer tongue from the outset. I will be ordering 4 ounces soon to see what it's all about - it sounds very appealing to me, honest burley and subtle vanilla-like notes. I'm disappointed to hear it is a strong blend; the reviews I've read have lead me to...
  10. sparroa

    Beginner's Cornell & Diehl

    How about Epiphany? I haven't tried this blend, but I own a tin - I'm saving that and ordering 4 ounces bulk for sampling. It is a light American English with a very slight fruit topping, from what I've read. "Medium strength." It's generally got very positive reviews, check them out. From the...
  11. sparroa

    Peterson Old Dublin - Pipe Tobacco Reviews

    I never got that sentiment from Bob's article or from any tobacco reviews. Do you dislike latakia in general, lordnoble? I generally prefer moderate doses, I guess I won't know for sure unless I pick up this blend. For now I have too many other blends on my wishlist to take any leaps of faith!
  12. sparroa

    Peterson Old Dublin - Pipe Tobacco Reviews

    I've considered buying it. It sounds like the only Peterson tobacco I would readily enjoy - the aros do not appeal to me and the remainder sound terribly strong for my liking. Old Dublin seems like a oriental-heavy medium English I could enjoy, especially with the comparisons to Presbyterian...
  13. sparroa

    Absinthe

    You are right about the thujone - I just think it was sensationalism. I have read articles stating that it is not even the compound responsible for the supposed side-effects. I think it's just the nanny state acting up again, trying to save us from ourselves. The government is there to ensure we...
  14. sparroa

    Absinthe

    bobdobbs, The Belgians - particularly the Trappist Fathers - are widely known for making some of the best beer on the planet. I've not had the luxury of trying any of the Rocheforts, consider yourself lucky. Beer is probably the most versatile drink on the planet; believe it or not, there is...
  15. sparroa

    Absinthe

    Tequila and Everclear, now there's a cocktail I hope to never taste in my lifetime! I love alcohol. I make my living from it and love to read about it. Most of all I like to drink it, but I have learned moderation over time. I'm enjoying a nice local coffee porter at this very moment, after...
  16. sparroa

    Moe's Confetti

    From the hundreds of disparate tobacco reviews, forum posts, and web pages I have skimmed, Prince Albert seems to be the standard bearer for burleys everywhere. I have not smoked it so I am by no means an authority. I also haven't retained all that information and couldn't cite sources to save...
  17. sparroa

    Moe's Confetti

    I am willing to admit that it's in the realm of possibility that I am wrong. Perhaps "natural" is a fallacious word to begin with for my description, as all pipe tobacco is processed to one degree or another. I was not struck with an unpleasant artificial aroma - in the absence of that I suppose...
  18. sparroa

    Moe's Confetti

    PS - Newcastle Brown, a Montreal Smoked Meat sandwich and Potato skins with cheese and bacon tasted even better after I finished my pipe of Moe's... :)
  19. sparroa

    Moe's Confetti

    I just finished smoking this John Patton burley blend in a new cob. As my first straight burley, I must say it was a positive experience. A no-frills, well-behaved tobacco with little or no top note that my senses could pick up. It was very mild in terms of flavour and strength alike; I can see...
  20. sparroa

    TAD Purchases

    GLP Fillmore GLP Piccadilly GLP Westminster Hamborger Veermaster Dunhill London Mixture 4 oz Peter Stokkebye Balkan Supreme 4 oz Moe's Confetti 2 oz McClelland 5100 Got a nice assortment of English and Virginia, with a side of Burley and a pinch of Perique! Can't want to dip into some of...
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