Mid to late 18oo's, I believe. Certainly not the 1700's. Otherwise there are all kinds of stories with the most likely being a fortunate accident as referenced by Sandollars.
Yeah. I was surprised. Somehow I remember him, smoking a pipe in this movie. I suggested to my wife that perhaps they had edited all the smoking out but she thought I was being ridiculous.
My current favorite is 40% Red Virginia, 40% White Burley 20% Perique. Then one week in the noodle press. I asked Jon David Cole to make up my mixture for me and I do the pressing. I love it, for now.