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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
(Sherlock Holmes Dark Smooth Lestrade P-Lip) Just finished the last of my Scotch Cut Mixture by Samuel Gawith—an excellent example of a medium English/Scottish blend with a subtle apple/whisky casing. It had a soft, well-balanced profile, a convenient ribbon cut, and a charmingly understated...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,776
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
The Mario Pascucci -P Rust-2136 pipe still contains the aromatic and beautiful Robert McConnell HERITAGE 5 Year Matured Virginia tobacco.- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,682
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
👍🏻😂The evolution of Castello, in my opinion, they are getting bigger and bigger every time.- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,587
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Mario Pascucci -P Rust-2136. Let’s talk about Robert McConnell’s HERITAGE line — in particular, 5 Year Matured Virginia. It’s a Va/Oriental blend, and according to the folks at Kohlhase & Kopp, most of the mixtures in this series are built on the original Dunhill recipes, with only minor tweaks...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,575
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Kildare Silver Mounted (X105) P-Lip Tried Erik Stokkebye 1882 Founder’s Blend again today, and I must say it gave me a rather unexpected impression. In the first third of the bowl, there’s a surprisingly pleasant interplay between the smoky Latakia and a caramel-like sweetness. That sweet-woody...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,562
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Got a package today with Erik Stokkebye 1882 Founder’s Blend. Gave it a try — first third is quite Latakia-forward, but it mellows out as you go. The Kentucky is rather subtle, almost unnoticeable. I’d say it can be loosely categorized as an English blend overall. P.S. I browsed some of the...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,429
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
As a (once and always) ichthyologist, I must admit this Neerup with the silver salmon motif really caught my eye! I’ve seen many of Neerup’s creative finishes and stem accents, but never one with this kind of detailed fish engraving. What a stunning and original design. Not envy, just admiration...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,351
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
I understand how you feel about Rusty — 15 years is a full life, and it’s clear he meant the world to you. We had a Golden Retriever who lived to 13. He was truly a saint of a dog, a real family member, and his passing left a deep void. About three months later, we visited a breeder and brought...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,349
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Quiet and calm — just me, my little princess, and a Nording Compass packed with Robert McConnell Barking Road. No rush, no noise — only birdsong and the soft tap of paws on grass. This Danish pocket pipe may look humble, but with a clean-burning Va/Bur like Barking Road, it delivers a...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,326
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
That sounds like a stunning transformation! Savinelli has a real talent for finishes that age in unexpected and beautiful ways. Their bold stains and themed series always stand out. These days, I tend to gravitate more toward pipes from small, family-run Italian workshops—handmade pieces with a...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,312
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Peterson Christmas 2012 + Peterson Gold Blend Originally, Peterson & Co. (Galway) released Gold Blend in the classic 50 g round tins—an iconic look that many of us remember fondly. After STG Tobacco (the Orlik/Tomasko group) took over production under license, they kept that round-tin format...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,306
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Thank you for your impressions! I really appreciate the details on strength, moisture, and flavor balance. It sounds like Palmetto Balkan could indeed be an all-day smoke — even for those who don’t usually seek out Balkan blends. By the way, I also really enjoy C&D Rajah’s Court — it’s an...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,304
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
In my personal opinion and speculation, seeing just the little “S” in a shield plus the “ITALY” stamp actually points toward a genuine Savinelli, rather than a fake. Here’s why I think so: Shield “S” is official: Savinelli has long used the small “S” inside a shield as its logo. It shows up even...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,300
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m curious how it stands on its own, not just as a “Balkan-style” blend. How’s the balance between Orientals and Latakia? Is it smooth, sharp, overly dry, or surprisingly sweet? Would appreciate any impressions — especially from those who’ve smoked a few bowls rather...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,269
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Interesting pipe! Do you happen to see any remaining markings or stampings on the shank or stem? That might help narrow things down. It does remind me of some of the color combinations Savinelli has played with over the years — especially those yellow–black accent rings and the amber-like stem...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,268
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Gasparini + Robert McConnell Shakespeare from the Heritage line is a classic straight Virginia blend — bright and red leaf, with notes of hay, citrus, and gentle bready sweetness. No topping, just clean, honest tobacco flavor. Burns cool and dry with proper cadence, and develops nicely with some...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,154
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Mario Pascucci – P Rust – 2127 + GL Pease Teleraph Hill Maybe it’s just me, but I keep gravitating toward pipes with conical chambers. The draw feels smoother, the flavor stays deeper all the way through the bowl, and the burn seems more controlled — looser at the rim, denser toward the heel...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #1,062
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Yes, I may have mixed up some of the blends. But I also had Mahogany Burley from the D&R Blender’s Bench series. Smoked it straight — that stuff doesn’t mess around. A bold, earthy, no-frills burley with some real weight to it. Let’s just say it’s not for beginners or the faint of heart. And...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #911
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, July 2025?***
Quite a rare tobacco. As far as I remember, this mixture is supposed to be a blend that represents the purest form of Burley tobacco, correct?- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #871
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Aromatics are Not for the Pipe-Smoker
I’m not particularly into aromatics myself — I gravitate toward Va/Pers, as well as blends with Kentucky or Burley. I enjoy the natural interplay of Virginias’ sweetness with the spice of Perique, the earthy strength of Kentucky, or the nutty depth of Burley. These tobaccos offer honest...- Benedict Munsinger
- Post #73
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion