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  1. --dante--

    ***What Are You Smoking, April 2021?***

    Night Train in a Chacom Army with some Larceny bourbon.
  2. --dante--

    ***What Are You Smoking, April 2021?***

    Montford Point Marine in a gent, with a Guinness Stout on the side. Goes well together
  3. --dante--

    That Blend That Changed Everything

    I suppose that's possible. Prior to OJK Red, the last latakia I smoked was definitely Syrian (this was in the early 2000's). I think it's more likely I simply opened up to it using OJK Red as a 'cross-over' blend though.
  4. --dante--

    That Blend That Changed Everything

    Regarding Latakia: I always refused to consider blends that had even the slightest touch of latakia. I simply hated it. Then I tied Old Joe Krantz Red Label. OJK was long one of my every day smokes and I found I really liked the touch of latakia to OJK Red Label. Over time, I ended up...
  5. --dante--

    On the Hunt for the Strongest Nicotine

    Which cigar, may I ask? I like 'em crazy strong.
  6. --dante--

    On the Hunt for the Strongest Nicotine

    Some of us like things to be a bit more robust in their natural effects -- espresso, strong Ryes, stout beers, robust strong cigars, etc. For me, same goes with tobacco -- there's so many blends, I have no problem limiting them to high-nic and still have many choices that give me the desired...
  7. --dante--

    ***What Are You Smoking, April 2021?***

    10 Russians in a Country Gentleman w/ Boswell stem (so it smokes better without filters).
  8. --dante--

    If There Were No Nicotine in Pipe Tobacco...

    I would not -- just as I don't drink decaf coffee or light beer.
  9. --dante--

    ***What Are You Smoking, January 2021?***

    Enjoying some Montford Point Marine in a cob with some Jack Daniels on the side.
  10. --dante--

    Is There Any Hope For D&R Picayune?

    Give Bayou Night a try -- that's been serving as my replacement (until I break down and open that last tub of Picayune). Very similar qualities. Strong, but not quite Picayune strong...just smoke two bowls instead ;)
  11. --dante--

    Question Regarding Five Brothers

    I second this. Those were my two go-to blends when quitting the cigs. I still like them now, in fact.
  12. --dante--

    Suggest Burley Blends

    Bow Legged uses a small amount of lat as a condiment. It kinda reminds me Old Joe Krantz with a touch of latakia and a little less spicy.
  13. --dante--

    Is There a Tobacco you Seem to Like More Every Time you Smoke It?

    Black Frigate and Ten Russians for me. Especially Ten Russians, since I didn't even like my first couple bowls.
  14. --dante--

    Suggest Burley Blends

    Billy Budd and Bow Legged Bear are mid to high strength, if you're okay with a bit of latakia (and cigar leaf in the former) with your burley. Two of my favorites.
  15. --dante--

    What's Your Favorite Brand(s)?

    Nearly all of my primary rotation blends are C&D, so that'd be my definite one. I have availability issues with some of my other favorites like SG and GH, so they'd be out. I'll go with Dan Tobacco, only to ensure my supply of Salty Dogs.
  16. --dante--

    ***What Are You Smoking, January 2021?***

    Watching the snow come down enjoying some Billy Budd in a cob.
  17. --dante--

    ***What Are You Smoking, December 2020?***

    Billy Budd in a cob for the dog walk today. Black Frigate in a cop once home, with a stout. I actually can't remember the last time I smoked one of my briars, now that I have a number of Boswell stems for my cobs.
  18. --dante--

    New Manil Blend - La Volute

    Absolutely true -- one of a kind means neither good nor bad. However, if it's good (to you) then you have one of a kind and good, which is nice to have amongst all the relatively same-y stuff available.
  19. --dante--

    New Manil Blend - La Volute

    I just got mine, and I think I do indeed prefere it in a finer cut myself. That said, I've only had one of the new rough cut, so I haven't given it a chance yet.
  20. --dante--

    New Manil Blend - La Volute

    It does seem to have a touch of that, though not a Lakeland. I attributed that to the semois leaf itself. It's definitely different from 'regular' burleys. I find myself getting bitterness, but if I smoke it just right it's one of a kind.
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