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  1. krizzose

    Exotique

    Thanks to Hoosier for the sample of 2013 Smoker's Haven Exotique he threw in with a trade we just made. I'm not a huge latakia fan, but I don't dislike this. I'm sure the age has a lot to do with that. The lat is more incensy than piney. While dominating everything at the beginning of the...
  2. krizzose

    A New Threat To My Cellar

    Me, if I have to work from home for the next few weeks, which seems increasingly likely.
  3. krizzose

    Rehydration Experiment

    I received a few ounces of Yorktown, and it was BONE dry. I jarred it up, with about an ounce in its own jar to sample over the next few days (I haven’t tried it before). I was in a hurry so I just directly poured a little bit of distilled water into the jar and shook it up. 2 days later...
  4. krizzose

    KBV Samsun & Delilah

    This blend sounds very interesting. McClelland Classic Samsun might be my favorite McClellanf blend. While I still have a healthy stash of it, I’m definitely curious about other blends featuring Samsun. Jiminks’ review just makes me more interested, and that cocoa note is not something I...
  5. krizzose

    Mac Baren Burley London Blend

    I’m currently enjoying my first bowl of this blend from the recent drop. It’s a damn good smoke, nothing earth-shattering, but very good. It’s stronger than I expected, so very satisfying if simple. Does anyone know why this venerable blend went out of production? And why just one isolated...
  6. krizzose

    Home Blending Forum

    Is there enough interest for a dedicated home blending forum? I’d love to see what other people are doing and maybe swap samples
  7. krizzose

    C&D Bijou First Impressions

    I just popped a 2016 tin of Bijou. The moisture level was pretty good, and 40 minutes of dry time got the edges of a bowlful I pulled from the tin just a little crispy. The tangy slightly sweet dark fruit of the Virginia and the nutty, woody, musty, herbal Turkish were apparent all the way...
  8. krizzose

    Peter Stokkebye Norwegian

    I picked up a sample of this blend at the Chicago Show. This has really been a pleasant surprise. I can’t get over how consistently sweet it is, which I did not expect from a blend that doubles as a RYO. Either there a some very sugary bright Virginias in it or there is a slight honey or...
  9. krizzose

    Tax Warning

    They’re on to me. This is odd, because I’ve been buying from SP and P&C for years with no issues. I’m not sure why the authorities would pick up on Top Hat. Maybe they sell a large volume of RYO and thus are on the radar
  10. krizzose

    C&D Blockade Runner First Impressions

    I think I like it. The Virginias are very tangy and bready. I’m not tasting too many high grassy notes, so I think the reds predominate. There’s a nice dark fruit flavor that’s front and center for me. The rum is always there, but not overdone and not too boozy. It’s just a little bit...
  11. krizzose

    First Pipe Show

    I’m going to the Chicago show this year, which will be my first pipe show. I really have no clue what to expect. I’m primarily interested in picking up some tobacco, of which I assume plenty will be for sale. Is it appropriate to bring a few aged tins as trade bait (either with other...
  12. krizzose

    Quebec City

    Last week my wife and I spent a few days in Quebec City. I knew it would be great, but it far exceeded my expectations. It was particularly beautiful covered in snow. If you get the chance to go, I highly recommend it. From the ferry across the St. Lawrence to Levis: From the ramparts of...
  13. krizzose

    Stokkebye Cube Cut First Impressions

    Very pleasant, tasty and simple. While I wouldn’t call it strong by any means, the burley does add a bit of heft and throat tingle. I can’t decide if there is a flavored topping. If it’s there, it’s very lightly applied. I’m more inclined to think there is a sugar casing that caramelizes a...
  14. krizzose

    Some Aged Mac Baren Virginia Flake

    I’m working through a tin of Mac B Virgina Flake I jarred up 6 or 7 years ago, and it’s been a good reminder to me how first impressions of a blend are sometimes way off (and/or damn aging makes a huge difference!) My first impressions of the tin when fresh was that it was very mild, kinda...
  15. krizzose

    Burley Flake Advice Needed

    I’m thinking of trying a few of the burley flakes out there. I’m not a fan of too much DFK (though a little bit is fine), however, and I like my burley blends on the sweeter side. How would you rank the various burley flakes by sweetness? Thanks!
  16. krizzose

    Opening Day Deer and Smoke

    This is from last week on 11/15, the opening day of Michigan’s firearm deer season. It was 18 degrees, but I only had to wait 2.5 hours to fill my tag. No photo of the celebration, but a bowl of Barbary Coast was involved Edited by jvnshr: Pic link fixed.
  17. krizzose

    GLP Barbary Coast First Impressions

    I’ve only had a half dozen or so bowls, so these are only my first impressions. Entirely positive first impressions. I’m not a regular smoker of burley blends, so this is a bit on the strong side for me, but in a good way. The spice of the perique and inherent bitterness of the burley stand...
  18. krizzose

    Wessex Brigade Campaign Dark Flake First Impressions

    Short version: outstanding. There’s a very general similarity to Marlin Flake, but with some significant differences. Similar in sweetness, with WBCDF a hair sweeter. Maybe that’s the topping talking. MF has a tangy, malty breadiness, whereas WBCDF has a more prominent dark fruitiness, a...
  19. krizzose

    Mac Baren Club Blend

    I’m reaping the benefits of cellaring a good bit of this when I first started smoking. 7 years old and it’s fantastic. I’m usually not a big fan of DFK, but the smoky (in tin note and flavor to me) earthy, nutty and sour Kentucky goes very well with the sweet cased Mac Baren Virginias. I’m...
  20. krizzose

    Sutliff Red Virginia Ribbon

    ...is not 5100. Not quite as sweet, not quite as tangy. But still pleasantly sweet and tangy, with a not unwelcome touch of spice in the snork. After a few bowls I’m impressed. I was just hoping it would be a good RV for blending, but it is very good on its own. I’m smoking it fresh...
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