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  1. homesteader

    Pipes & Cigars: $2 off Orlik Tins

    Two dollars off 1.75 oz tins through April 28th. This makes two small tins of Golden Sliced cheaper than one 3.5 oz tin.
  2. homesteader

    Hawaii Proposing Flavored Tobacco Ban

    Another state is going after e-cigarettes with a sledge hammer by proposing a ban on "flavored tobacco products." Hawaii's HB 826 specifically includes pipe tobacco. Here is the text of the bill: HB826 SD1 - https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HB826_SD1_.HTM
  3. homesteader

    Massive Tax Increase Proposed for All Tobacco

    I just heard about this one on Facebook. Here is the text from the web page, and if you click on the link it allows you to send an email to your senators protesting this. A 1,650% tax increase on pipe tobacco would just be prohibitive for me and a lot of pipe smokers. Oppose Federal Tax...
  4. homesteader

    Democratic Lawmakers Call on FDA to Remove all Flavored E-Cigarettes

    I've never tried e-cigarettes or vapes, but what worries me is that every time I see one of these proposals it includes "other flavored tobacco products." Sounds like it could include pipe tobacco as well. This will be something to keep our eyes on and let our representatives in Congress know...
  5. homesteader

    Murray's Tobacco--Question About the Brand

    I've heard about Murray's before, mostly about them making Dunhill blends a few years ago. Apparently they went out of business in 2005. Here's a Wikipedia page about the company: Murray, Sons and Company - Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murray,_Sons_and_Company In 2019 I...
  6. homesteader

    Edward G. Robinson Pipe Blend Launched (1946)

    I apologize if this is a duplicate post, but thought there would be some interest in it here.
  7. homesteader

    Texas Bill to Prohibit Sale of Flavored Tobacco

    Texas House Bill 3842 would prohibit "flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and tobacco products." The pipe is only mentioned once in the bill, and that is an e-pipe, but if it's like other states, flavored pipe tobacco would be banned. Here's a link to the bill: 87(R) HB 3842 - Introduced...
  8. homesteader

    Does Sutliff Have a Bulk Version of Super Value English Mixture?

    I really like the "American" and "American English" blends, with their burley and Latakia. Super Value English Mixture (made by Sutliff) is one of my regulars. They only sell it in a small pouch. I was wondering if Sutliff had the same blend in bulk? Maybe under a different name? Super...
  9. homesteader

    Minnesota's HF904 Looks to Ban Flavored Tobaccco

    Minnesota is attempting to ban flavored tobacco. Here's a link to one article: Proposed ban on flavored tobacco moves ahead - https://www.southernminn.com/st_peter_herald/news/state/article_bd680f6f-7364-55e1-88ca-9c606d64ece2.html
  10. homesteader

    Heads Up If You Are a Smoker of Match Blends

    I noticed on Pipes & Cigars' website that a few of the Match blends are no longer being produced. Match Hickory, at the end of its description, had the notice "Due to pending regulations, this blend is being discontinued." Others just said "This item no longer available for purchase." I...
  11. homesteader

    An American English and Burley Mix

    I like John Bull, an American English blend. Sometimes when I smoke it I wish it had a little more burley in it so I tried two parts John Bull to one part Prince Albert. I think it's pretty good. I decided it needed a name if I was going to jar it up separate, so a web search for John Bull...
  12. homesteader

    Putting Away Some Aromatics for Prohibition?

    I was reminded about a bill that passed the US House of Representatives last year that would have banned flavored tobacco. Massachusetts already has such a law. So my question is what would be the best way to stock some aromatic tobacco for really long term (20+ years)? Would bulk in mason...
  13. homesteader

    Any News on Warning Labels in the US?

    Several months ago a US federal judge ruled that the FDA requirement of warning labels on cigars was unconstitutional since they had no valid reason to require them (I'm paraphrasing and may be a bit off). Has anyone heard if this will apply to pipe tobacco? Can we look forward to normal...
  14. homesteader

    Need Recommendations for Virginia or VaPer with Rum

    Yesterday I revisited a tin of Murray's 1921 Cunningham I first smoked new last year. It's Virginia flake with some Perique and rum topping. It is really good, but not widely available. I'll probably buy more, but I'm also looking for recommendations of something similar, either tin or bulk...
  15. homesteader

    John Bull

    I got lucky in that this was part of a sampler of pouch tobaccos I ordered. I really like it and it is a regular in my rotation. For me this seems to be a burley-forward blend, as that is the predominant flavor I get--nutty like a lot of burley blends. Like others say, it's not heavy on the...
  16. homesteader

    Independence Day or Fourth of July?

    I notice most Americans, nearly all, refer to today's holiday as the fourth of July. I often do too. When I can catch myself I try to refer to it as Independence Day, to better capture the spirit of the day. Do you have any thoughts or opinions on which term is better, or which you prefer?
  17. homesteader

    Recommendations for Blending with Smoker's Pride

    Last year I bought a pound of Smoker's Pride Rich Taste on sale. It is a Virginia and Burley blend and I don't believe it has any flavoring added. I've had it jarred for a year; it's not bad but I've got enough other blends I like better. I thought about maybe adding to it to make an American...
  18. homesteader

    California’s Senate Bill 793 Takes Aim at Flavored Tobacco Products

    Sounds like it time to cellar deep on your favorite aromatics if you live in California. Probably a good idea for the rest of us too. "Senate Bill 793 would prohibit a tobacco retailer and his or her employees from selling, offering for sale, or pressing with the intent to sell or offer for...
  19. homesteader

    Orlik Golden Sliced--Is There a Ready-Rubbed Version?

    I heard someone say there was a ready-rubbed version of Orlik's Golden Sliced. I see on Tobacco Reviews that there is a Golden Mixture, but it doesn't sound very close. Per TobaccoReviews.com: Golden Sliced: Virginia/Perique Golden Mixture: Black Cavendish, Burley, Virginia So is there a...
  20. homesteader

    Warning: Your Tastes May Change

    I smoked aromatics for a long time, when I did smoke a pipe. I actually quit for awhile, but took up the pipe again a couple of years ago. Tobacco is a different world than when I first started smoking a pipe over 20 years ago. Major brands have disappeared, some places tax pipe tobacco at...
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