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  1. KennethR

    FDA nicotine suggested levels and pipe tobacco blends

    If the FDA brought in a nicotine level law… how would that affect pipe tobacco? The proposed new rule would not ban cigarettes or any other tobacco products. The FDA is proposing to cap the nicotine level at 0.7 milligrams per gram of tobacco in cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco...
  2. KennethR

    Anomalous and 2018 HH Latakia Flake at a local B&M

    I am thankful for the old local B&M and the surprises it holds. On my way home from the airport, I called in and found these two gems. Anomalous and 2018 HH Latakia Flake. I'm going to savour these....
  3. KennethR

    Rustic English 457 History

    Thanks @ssjones do know what year range it might have been made?
  4. KennethR

    Rustic English 457 History

    Here's the Rustic English 457 after my first pipe restoration. The bowl was cleaned externally, then reamed and sterilized with alcohol and cotton balls. The outside was enhanced with Decatur no buff wax and Decatur polish cloth. The stem was sterilized with alcohol outside and then inside...
  5. KennethR

    A new source of Perique tobacco in Laos with the help of Tsuge Pipe Company and L.A. Poche

    You're all good. I should know better in my description of whisky vs scotch. I drink plenty of scotch, and my dad was born in Scotland. Thanks for the correction.
  6. KennethR

    A new source of Perique tobacco in Laos with the help of Tsuge Pipe Company and L.A. Poche

    Since Tsuge is a Japanese pipe maker, I wonder if they will make their own tobacco blends with it. Japan is making some great whisky, too.
  7. KennethR

    A new source of Perique tobacco in Laos with the help of Tsuge Pipe Company and L.A. Poche

    An interesting PR release dropped yesterday on a new source of Perique in Laos. It's a new partnership between Tsuge Pipe Company (Japan) and L.A. Poche' Perique Tobacco centered on the production and marketing of the rare and unique Perique-type tobacco...
  8. KennethR

    What is Mac Baren' Scottish Mixture Topping?

    Th That's funny :)
  9. KennethR

    What is Mac Baren' Scottish Mixture Topping?

    It's a question as secretive as KFC's chicken seasonings. What is the topping on the Mac Baren Scottish mixture? Is it whisky mixed with something else? Has it changed over the decades? I'd love to know people's thoughts or evidence on changes.
  10. KennethR

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    Is there any news on the future status of Seattle Pipe Club blends?
  11. KennethR

    Best Blend of 2024: The Elimination Game Part

    1-Q -1 GLP Horizons +1
  12. KennethR

    Questions for Leonardw

    @leonardw i have a few question for you. Since many of the McBaren HH blends are being sold out on online platforms does that mean that what is sold out now Is all that is left or is there more to be manufactured that will be released over the coming months? I know many are purchasing blends...
  13. KennethR

    Questions for Leonardw

    Thank you for answering questions @leonardw
  14. KennethR

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    Thank you for listing these
  15. KennethR

    Just in from STG/MacBaren/Sutliff

    Has there been any news on another manufacturer for Seattle pipe club tobacco?
  16. KennethR

    Rustic English 457 History

    Hello, I'm new to the pipes magazine forum. My son bought me an English Rustic 457 pipe from an antique dealer for Christmas, it's a pipe that I will clean up and use. Can anyone please tell me the history of this pipe, the manufacturing and when they ceased production? I'd love to know a little...