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Bengal Slices White: Any comparisons with Balkan Supreme or Balkan Sasieni?
I do not believe they are comparable if you are trying to scratch a particular itch. Bengal slices white is what I would consider a complex English blend, whereas Sasieni is very oriental forward.- biodarwin
- Post #2
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Straight Virginia Styles
It's a tough thing to describe. There is nothing you will smoke that doesn't have "something" applied. Period.- biodarwin
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Straight Virginia Styles
Probably not because a lot of tobaccos use blends in different proportions. I classify VA as such: Lighter and citrusy Capstan Gold CVP Peterson Flake Darker and fruity Capstan Blue CBP HH Pure Virginia Aromatics (More than the casual top notes, but not true aromatics) LTF Erinmore Royal...- biodarwin
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Favorite Virginia Tobaccos?
My top 5 straight VA's Wessex Gold Slice Opening Night FVF JA Classic Flake HH Virginia Honorable mention LTF Capstan Gold Capstan Blue CVP CBP Sutliff 507C Peterson Flake Union Square- biodarwin
- Post #34
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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Process Of Selecting Next Smoke.
I rotate my jars to change up what I am smoking. I group them by VA, Dark VA, VA/Per, Va/x, then Balkins, English, and just Va/Lat blends.- biodarwin
- Post #23
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Revisiting An Old Favorite
I just recently tried some, and I really like it fresh, so I can imagine it will be great with some age.- biodarwin
- Post #6
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How Much Is In Your Cellar ?
I am moderately degenerate, so I am sitting at around 75 lbs.- biodarwin
- Post #57
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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***What Are You Smoking, February 2023?***
I started the day out with some Wessex Gold Sliced, an absolutely wonderful golden Virginia. Then I progressed into Brebbia i No 9 and No 10, which were both wonderful smokes!- biodarwin
- Post #3,112
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Recent TAD Pick-Ups
Monthly order, after selling some of the cellar I had to restock lol- biodarwin
- Post #776
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Do You Ever Revisit a Former “No”?
OGS for me. Fresh it was a bit flat, stashed it away and the next year I loved it!- biodarwin
- Post #20
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Top 3 Straight Virginias
This was so tough, honestly. Honorable mention: Opening night Virginia Cut Plug Union Square Capstan Blue/Gold- biodarwin
- Post #40
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Top 3 Straight Virginias
HH Pure Virginia John Aylesbury Classic Flake FVF However, there is no greater value dollar than 507-C- biodarwin
- Post #39
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Peterson flake your thoughts?
Dark Flake is amazing, I wish they would have brought it back.- biodarwin
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Squadron Leader Vs Skiff Mixture
You will want to move it to jars or mylar.- biodarwin
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Peterson flake your thoughts?
If you like VA flakes, this will not disappoint!- biodarwin
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Squadron Leader Vs Skiff Mixture
Skiff is more oriental forward, with less latakia than SL. I smoke both whenever I have some. Its nothing I cellar or smoke every day.- biodarwin
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- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Ageing Luxury Bull's Eye Flake
You will see noticeable changes in about two years. It's smokeable, but at five years, it's starting to reach its potential.- biodarwin
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion