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  1. sparroa

    Escudo - Love at First Light

    Escudo is my favorite tobacco to date. From the little coins and the figgy tin aroma to that lovely spicy taste I am enamoured with this blend. From what I gather it is a popular and well-respected VaPer. It is mild enough for my tastes and all natural. It impressed me much more than anything...
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    Gordon Pym

    When I first opened my tin of Gordon Pym, I was dismayed to find it dry as dust. I was looking forward to trying it as my first real English tobacco. I dumped most of it into a Mason jar, saving a small amount in my tin. As I was anxious to sample this blend, I decided against my better judgment...
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    C&D Pennington Gap - Strong tobacco?

    The other night I loaded up my Country Gentleman cob with a freshly opened tin of Pennington Gap. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this C&D offering, my first, it's cube cut burley blended with perique and a Bourbon casing. Though it was a little moist, I smoked it anyway - it was...
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    January 2011 - What are you smoking? II

    Gordon Pym.
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    Its just to cold

    I just came in from a smoke on my back patio; it's -6 Celsius here in Newfoundland, but feels like -14. It's actually a calm, clear evening and I consider those warm and pleasant conditions compared to the freezing rain and snow we got over this past week. Needless to say I didn't go out much in...
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    January 2011 - What are you smoking? II

    Presbyterian.
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    Anyone Ever Use Synjeco?

    Synjeco Has anyone ever used this Swiss e-tailer? I know you are all mostly Americans and likely have no need for their services, but I am eager to know if it is a good company to deal with and how much one could expect to pay for a typical order. I first discovered them a year ago when I first...
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    Don't think it can't happen here

    Briar Bully, That would be a great idea. It will be much easier to get pipes across the border down the road; you will probably be best served by putting them on the back burner and stocking up at least a small tobacco supply to conserve and savour should things go sour. If I was in the US, I'd...
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    TAD Purchases

    Individual tins: Escudo Navy Deluxe Presbyterian Mixture Gordon Pym Dorisco Mixture These are my first non-aromatic tobaccos. I enjoyed a bowl of Presbyterian earlier, though it will take me awhile to consciously appreciate the flavours. To put it simply, I liked it. I got Escudo to be my...
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    Lane Ltd. to be Sold to Scandinavian Tobacco for $205 Million

    I don't know much about the industry but I also think it can be good to switch from one conglomerate to another if a better fit can be found. Scandinavian Tobacco seems to be capable of keeping brands alive that would otherwise be lost. Perhaps they can make Lane more efficient and diverse. If...
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    Don't think it can't happen here

    To interject... Excessive taxation as proposed by the bills in question equals the strangulation of our hobby. They will choke as many out as they can in one fell swoop, and gradually increase the pressure thereafter. If they make this astronomical leap in the taxation of pipe tobacco, there...
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    Having a hard time finding my 'PM's folder

    I am so damn happy you asked that question, mole! I haven't been able to find it, either - just didn't want to betray my helplessness. :wink: Thanks Unclearthur, I thought I was going blind. I never ever scrolled over either. Found that PM screen once by accident and I've never been able to get...
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    True Grit

    Chero, Jeff might have mumbled too much for some people's liking but it fit the bill as far as I'm concerned. You should watch it if you get a chance. Take things like that with a grain of salt, I think it adds to Rooster's personality. I hope you enjoy it even if you don't appreciate it the...
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    True Grit

    Buckeye, I always consider "remakes" a separate entity from the original film. The old True Grit will remain for what it was and the new one just brings the same story to a different audience with a completely different approach. One won't replace the other entirely, but we'll all have...
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    True Grit

    I'll warn you up front, I haven't seen the original. I love the Old West in its themes and its scenery but I haven't been able to appreciate many classic Western movies. They haven't aged well to my liking; the acting lacks realism and feels extremely dated. Frankly, I find it hard to sit...
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    Why don't I feel the scent of the tobacco when I'm smoking?

    Briarup, Paying more attention is probably the most beneficial thing we could do in all aspects of our lives. I'm no expert, except in being new to things. I'm elated if I helped ignite your imagination and convince you to look deeper into your pipe smoking experience. Since my last post, I've...
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    The cost of smoking pipe tobacco

    As I've ranted about in the past to fellow Canadians, up here it costs around $36 tax included for a 50g pouch of drugstore tobacco - Captain Black, Borkum Riff, Sail, MacBarens aromatics - extremely limited selection. My recent order for four premium tins from the US was $50 even, shipping...
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    Bob's Chocolate Flake

    It sure is! I'm very limited in the quantities I can purchase, unfortunately, so I have to be a little choosier than most. But I wouldn't hesitate to buy the Sam Gawith Chocolate Flake just for comparison's sake if it became available anytime soon.
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    Why don't I feel the scent of the tobacco when I'm smoking?

    As Tommy mentioned, taste isn't straightforward - aroma and our olfactory senses play a huge role in the flavours we derive from food, drink, and in our cases smoke. Like anything else, Briarup, you need to train and exercise these senses. I am fairly proficient with wine and beer - in a week I...
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    Bob's Chocolate Flake

    Bob, I'm glad to hear confirmation that the latakia was subtle from a reliable source like yourself - there really was no smoky "campfire" taste or aroma as the latakia is well integrated, though I'm sure those in the know can notice it. While I haven't tried Samuel Gawith's chocolate, it was my...
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