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  1. homesteader

    Massachusetts and Flavored Tobacco

    Awhile back I saw some recommendations for blends from Watch City Cigar. A couple of them were not available at the time, and the flavored tobacco ban was near, so I never ordered. Out of curiosity I checked their website today and found this under the notice for Massachusetts residents: "All...
  2. homesteader

    Anyone Smoke Sutliff Majestic English?

    Odd how things happen. I'd never heard of this blend before today; I guess I just overlooked it. Then today I see it mentioned two different places. I checked out the ingredients and it sounds like something I'd like: Burley, Latakia, Oriental, Perique, and Virginia. I've tried a few English...
  3. homesteader

    How Much Latakia in Lane HGL?

    I recently discovered Lane HGL and really like it. I was surprised to find it is RLP-6 (basically Captain Black Original) with Latakia added. It makes me think about adding a little Latakia to some other aromatics, like Sutliff's Creme Brulee. So does anyone have a guess at how much Latakia...
  4. homesteader

    Serendipity -- I Found a Pipe To Fit My Churchwarden Stem

    I've got a bunch of stemless pipes and pipeless stems in a box. One of the stems was a churchwarden. I was playing around one day and found that its tenon fin in the stem of a MM Country Gentleman. So now I have a Country Gentleman Churchwarden. SPC's Plum Pudding goes really well with...
  5. homesteader

    Pipes & Cigars -- No Free Shipping Item

    Since I started smoking a pipe again and shopping the internet tobacco sellers, P & C has had an item that gives you free shipping if you buy it. Sometimes it was something I wanted, sometimes not. I always like to check each month and see what the item is. I've used this option a couple of...
  6. homesteader

    Lane HGL--A Gateway to Latakia for Aromatic Smokers

    After it was suggested to me recently, I ordered an ounce of Lane HGL to try out. It contains burley, cavendish, Virgina, and the above mentioned Latakia. I came to try it looking for variations on an English tobacco I like--John Bull. I tried it and like it pretty well. I plan to order...
  7. homesteader

    Recommendations for a Burley and Perique Blend?

    I've been sampling a lot of different blends recently. A couple got me thinking about a blend that was burley and perique, maybe with little or no Virginia. Latakia would be optional, but probably want some in it. Can you recommend a blend that is basically burley with some perique?
  8. homesteader

    Epiphany versus Match Revelation

    Not a detailed review, but I thought it might be helpful to compare the two. I never had the original Revelation, so I don't have that experience as a reference. The Match Revelation, made my Sutliff, I found to be very good. I liked the mix of different tobaccos. What I did notice was that...
  9. homesteader

    Proper Storage of Tins

    I have a few tins of my favorites stored away. Something that just occurred to me though was whether it was alright to store them in a vertical position? Some I have lying flat (horizontal) but depending on the box I used to put them in, some fit better vertically. Does it matter if a tin...
  10. homesteader

    What's Happening to Cult Blood Red Moon?

    I heard an unconfirmed report the Cult line of blends has been discontinued. I have found some for sale still online, but cannot find Blood Red Moon for sale anywhere. Does anyone have any news regarding this? This is one of my favorite blends. I have a few tins stocked up, but would be...
  11. homesteader

    Looking for a Blend Similar to John Bull

    EDIT: Fixed Capitalization in Title (See Rule 9) - Bob I like John Bull, which is labeled as an English tobacco. It contains black Cavendish, Burley, Latakia, and Virginia. I've added a little burley to it and think I like that even better. Can anyone recommend a blend similar to John Bull...
  12. homesteader

    Match Revelation

    I've been trying some of the Match blends of old, discontinued brands. It's a little like traveling back in time. I can't speak to the how close the matches are to the originals, as I never tried most of them. A new favorite of mine is the Match Revelation. It's pretty good on its own...
  13. homesteader

    Milan Tobacconists' Evening Stroll

    The black cavendish is the main tobacco taste I get. There is some vanilla taste, but another flavor dominates, reminding me of pastry. Tastes alright, but doesn't stand out from the pack. I bought this hoping it might be a match for Benjamin Hartwell Evening Stroll, but it is quite a bit...
  14. homesteader

    Sutliff Match: Briggs

    The Virginia seems to be the dominant tobacco in this blend, giving it a somewhat grassy or hay taste. I don't get much from the burley. There doesn't seem to be much added topping or casing. Burns well, but if smoked too fast can get a little ashy tasting toward the end. It reminds me of...
  15. homesteader

    My Review of Lane BLWB

    I had been sampling a lot of different blends of aromatics, and while liking some of them, they always seemed lacking. The added flavoring would wane as I smoked down the bowl, and I was left with nothing but an acrid, bitter taste towards the end. The common denominator to these blends was...
  16. homesteader

    They Shall Not Grow Old

    Recently I viewed the documentary They Shall Not Grow Old (2018). It is restored and colorized film footage of British soldiers in WW I. Lots of smoking by soldiers, mostly cigarettes, but a lot of pipe smokers were in there too. They even discuss at one point getting tobacco to the troops...
  17. homesteader

    Lane Closing in US--Should I Worry?

    Lane announced they will be closing their Tucker, GA facility by 2020. From what little information given, it sounds like the same blends will still be available after that, only produced in other countries. Does anyone think this will lead to fewer blends being produced, or other problems for...
  18. homesteader

    Lane TK-6 vs. Cult Blood Red Moon

    I'd heard from a couple of people that TK-6 was just the bulk version of Cult BRM. I've been smoking BRM and really like it, but if a bulk version could be had I'd like to save money. So I got an ounce of TK-6 and tried it. Smoked it in briars and a cob that I have reserved for cherry blends...
  19. homesteader

    Removing Screw-In Stems After Smoking

    I know to let a pipe cool before removing the stem on regular briar pipes. But for Kaywoodie and other pipes that have the screw-in stems, is it alright to remove it for cleaning immediately after, or even during, smoking? Or should I let it cool like I do my other briars?
  20. homesteader

    How to post pictures on this forum?

    I made a post with a couple of pictures but they aren't showing. I clicked "IMG" and put the link to the image from my Google pictures. I'm new to both Google pictures and this forum. Any help would be appreciated.
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