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If You Can’t Taste the Nuances…
Don’t worry so much about it! Just keep trying blends and sipping them slowly. The refined palette will eventually come. I say this as a dude who has been smoking pipes for almost 3 years. I have 30+ lbs of tobacco cellared and probably a couple grand in pipes. And you know what? Tonight was...- mtwaller
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Anyone Tried This Esterval’s Blend?
It’s listed simply as “Latakia Flake” under “Other” on Esterval’s website. I tried to sleuth around to find out more but didn’t come up with anything. Wondering if it’s worth buying a stack of...- mtwaller
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Al Pascia 1906 vs. Radice
I have pretty well decided that my next pipe is going to be either an Al Pascia 1906 or a Radice Rind. Based upon what I can see online, both lines seem equally matched in terms of fit, finish, and price. I’ve never had the pleasure of handling or smoking either, however. Can anyone who has... -
Peterson Irish Harp Sandblasted
A batch of these just went up on smokingpipes.eu yesterday. Very handsome looking pipes. Reminiscent of the sandblasted Kapries that are available in Italy. In the words of Peregrin Took, “I’m gettin’ one!” -
Going To Start Budget Blending
I’ve wanted to try my hand at home blending for a while, and I’ve decided to give it a go. I bought a handheld noodle press off Amazon for $15. Just ordered 2 oz. each of C&D Latakia, Red VA Ribbon, Izmir, and Black Cavendish. Also snagged 1 oz. of Sutliff Perique. I’m super excited to give it a...- mtwaller
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Wessex Campaign Dark Flake In Stock
Currently in stock at Mars Cigars as of the time I’m writing this, limit 2 tins. Just FYI in case anyone is looking. I’ve been trying to find it for 2 years, this is the first I’m able to get any. Cheers!- mtwaller
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New House, New Cellar
My wife and I just recently bought our first home, and I’ve been desperate to get my tobacco and pipes settled into their home, too. I was given precisely half of a coat closet for my stuff ?. The old hutch that I loved was apparently ugly as sin, and wasn’t going to cut it at the new pad. I...- mtwaller
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I Started A “Kitchen Sink” Jar
I have long wanted to designate a jar for all of the scraps that come with cutting and jarring bulk, and the general packing of pipe bowls. Since I recently got a bunch of jars from a fellow forum member and a new printer, I figured what better time than now? Oddly, it makes me want to smoke...- mtwaller
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First Cob (MM Dagner) - Some QC Issues
These Dagner’s are pretty slick as far as cobs go! Aesthetically pretty much perfect for me. However, a couple of issues were immediately apparent: The shank band wasn’t glued on, like at all. Most concerning, the draft hole was completely blocked with material. I used the pick on a Czech... -
Excellent Meet Up With Fellow Forum Member
I have always been a solitary pipe smoker. I’ve glimpsed a few others in the wild, but never had the opportunity to sit down and “talk shop”, so to say... Tonight, however, I had the pleasure of meeting up with our own @Jwebb90. Jacob was my Secret Santa buddy, and a damn generous one. Turns...- mtwaller
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PSA - We’ve Been Doing It All Wrong
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Sutliff Crumble Kake Barrel Aged No. 1
I took a chance and picked up 3 tins for the cellar, since it sounded interesting. I know others did, as well... I would love to hear your initial impressions on this blend once you’ve tried it! I have so many other things cellared that I want to try first, that these will sit around for at...- mtwaller
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My First Dunhill Cumberland
I’ve wanted one for about as long as I’ve been smoking a pipe. Admittedly, that’s not terribly long. I’m glad I waited and pulled the trigger on this one, though. I got it at a very fair price from a fellow forum member. The ring grain is much more appetizing than what I’ve typically seen from... -
How Big Is Too Big?
I’ve had my eye on a nice Ferndown for a hot minute... but it is, to put it bluntly, an excessively large pipe. Overall length is just under 7”, and the chamber is apparently 15/16” wide by 1 and 15/16” deep. Cure my ignorance... what the actual hell does one smoke out of such a pipe? The price... -
Rehydrate Dry Flakes With Fresh Ones?
I have an open tin of HH Latakia Flake that I’ve let sit for too long... I opened it a few weeks ago and then kind of forgot about it. The flakes are now brittle to the touch and the flavors have become muted and rough. If I throw a fresh tin in a mason jar along with these, will the dried...- mtwaller
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Got $43,000 Burning A Hole In Your Pocket?
Well, look no further! I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no expert on anything pipe-related, but I find it incredibly hard to believe that this thing is worth even close to that much money. -
Taylor-Era Ashton Sovereign (With A Special Surprise)
I recently purchased this one from Smoker’s Haven, and it’s really a lovely looking pipe. I haven’t smoked it yet, so we shall see how it performs. I bought it based upon the listed information, which said there was no date code on the pipe. After emailing the seller, it turns out there is... -
What Do You Smoke When You’re In A Funk?
I haven’t really enjoyed, or even tried to enjoy a pipe in about a month. I smoked a couple bowls the other day and hated both of them, and dumped them at the halfway point. I’m in one of those low spots where it’s just hot, and humid, and I don’t want to mess with the whole process. Ordinarily...- mtwaller
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What To Smoke Out Of An XL90
I’ve taken a liking to an XL90, which is outside my normal realm of pipes. My collection consists mainly of small, straight billiards. I’m curious to know what you all smoke out of them? I’m wondering if it would be good for straight VA’s? The chamber is pretty large by my standards, so it... -
Happy 1st Birthday, Dear Cellar
I thought this would be a fun post for people, especially newer pipe smokers like me, to see what you can manage to squirrel away in 1 year. I had ZERO tins stocked up before the end of July 2019, only a dozen or so open jars on a shelf. I would consider myself to have cellared at a moderate...- mtwaller
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