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  1. jorgesoler

    On How the Danish Will Destroy Everything We Hold Dear

    I said I did not want to put anyone on the spot, and that it is not about the hate but taste education. Per stated "no one should be compelled to justify their tastes," but this is precisely what we should do. I personally do not mind if someone asks me why I like what I like, so why is he...
  2. jorgesoler

    On How the Danish Will Destroy Everything We Hold Dear

    Danish tobacco manufacturers hold 80% of the market in Europe. This situation is different in the US, but the truth of the matter is many American pipe smokers still favour Danish-style tobaccos over artisan blends. Not long ago, I read an interview with Per Georg Jensen by the title "No One...
  3. jorgesoler

    Picayune.....

    I recommend smoking this blend in the morning in smaller size bowls if you are not used to it. The reason for this is you would normally crave nicotine more in the morning, whereas the smaller size bowl will help in dosing it down a bit so that you won't be overwhelmed. Another option in the...
  4. jorgesoler

    Called D&R Today...

    When you see "gold" in a blend, as in "Two Timer Gold," they mean that particular tobacco contains bright virginia. "Gold" is a rather generic or umbrella name that covers a broad range of different varieties of VA.
  5. jorgesoler

    Called D&R Today...

    What about Two Timer Gold, is this blend safe as well?
  6. jorgesoler

    Research Biologist Meets Tobacco Bloom

    This explains why a tin tastes better after a week or so
  7. jorgesoler

    McClelland: "We're Just Going to Close the Doors"

    Yes, but that tin is from 2014. The price is justified even if McClelland were still open for business.
  8. jorgesoler

    McClelland: "We're Just Going to Close the Doors"

    I am finding all of this heart-breaking. Why do they not pass their recipes on to someone?
  9. jorgesoler

    McClelland: "We're Just Going to Close the Doors"

    You mean the radio show?
  10. jorgesoler

    McClelland: "We're Just Going to Close the Doors"

    Why is it they don't release their own statement to settle the score once and for all?
  11. jorgesoler

    Capstan Original v Capstan Gold

    It seems like they don't sell the brown tin anymore, whether at my smoking shop or anywhere else. I am from Spain myself and yes, you are right, it only costs €6.80 whereas in the UK you'll pay £12.90 for the same tin. However, this is affecting tobacco in all ranges and not only Capstan. As I...
  12. jorgesoler

    Capstan Original v Capstan Gold

    The one that floats my boat is Capstan Gold, but you should probably try both if you are to make up your mind about it.
  13. jorgesoler

    Best Tobacco for the Money?

    At €5.30 a pouch in Spain, St. Bruno is in my personal opinion the best OTC blend in terms of good value for money. If you want more bang for your buck, try this.
  14. jorgesoler

    Capstan Original v Capstan Gold

    This has been bugging me for some time now. The fact of the matter is I am a fan of both Capstan Gold and Original, but I am still not clear as to what the difference in between the one and the other might be. I personally find Capstan Gold milder and sweeter than the Capstan Original, but I'd...
  15. jorgesoler

    Kendal Flake

    For me this tobacco does the trick. The casing is not as strong or soapy as Ennerdale's, for instance, but the Lakeland essence is still in there working its magic in the background. The casing tends to wane more and more as you progress with your smoke, but the Virginia tobacco seems to be good...
  16. jorgesoler

    Sobranie, Saseini, White Knight, and me

    I have an unopened White Knight tin in my cellar, and I might open it now that I've read your review as I have never tried it before.
  17. jorgesoler

    Dunhill Apéritive

    I agree like 80%, but sometimes, subtle variations can make the difference in between a barely smokable tobacco and a dream like experience. Say for example Red Rapparee and Black Mallory. These are very similar tobaccos based on the same formula, but I like the first one far more than the...
  18. jorgesoler

    Dunhill Apéritive

    The moist content (and I found this to be true in most of the Dunhill's) is just about right to pack your pipe and light up. I am finding the tin note a little bit acrid, but not as much as in Squadron Leader. They call this blend "Scottish" because of the added cavendish, which sort of adds a...
  19. jorgesoler

    Samuel Gawith Navy Flake

    Thank you to you all gentlemen.
  20. jorgesoler

    Samuel Gawith Navy Flake

    The tin note is difficult to describe, but it smells nothing like latakia. It is sort of acrid and somewhat reminiscent of Squadron Leader. As it is customary with SG, these flakes do come in different lengths and thicknesses. The thinner ones will crumble easily whereas the thicker ones are...
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