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I’d sat expecting a melt-in-your-mouth-medium-rare-ribeye. But in ritzy, downtown Los Angelos at three times market price—one fancy dry-aged steak went back to the kitchen. I wasn’t impressed by that steak—nor was the LA restaurant manager impressed by me.—Nor the cook. I mean, “Chef” I told...

This is a sequel, so if you’re just tuning in—check out “Settle This Cobtroversy - Cob Controversy” Talk about a sticky thread... Well, I finally smoked the honey-coated MM pipe sent to me by @shermnatman. It was worse than I’d imagined. Oh, don’t get me wrong, I enjoyed the smoke—...

As I write I am halfway through a cob of 2021 Burley London Blend. Sorry Shermnatman, no honey 🍯 required. Opening the tin I am put off by what reminds me of Coco-Puffs—(artificially flavored) children’s breakfast cereal. No, this is NOT the tin-note of Burley London. My opinion is empirical...

Surprised at the diminutive size of the 1956 Dunhill Group 4 I’d recently obtained — I decided to purchase a similar sized pipe for a comparison. Attempting to match the ‘56 Dunhill’s dimensions—the choice came down to a Rattray’s Old Gowrie 7 or a Peterson Cara 15–both in sandblast. I went...

US Marines Island hopping in the Pacific World War II. Phenomenal 10 hour series set in the mid 1940’s Pipes everywhere!

Markings: BriarBilt Special / Imported Briar

I’ve purchased this MYSTERY PIPE! Decided to smoke it after dinner. It’s better than good! Truly a Phenomenal Pipe! Turned my fresh, tin-moist granger to white ash. Dry as can be. Tasty 😋 Smoke. Nary a relight. What a happy find! The only markings: LAT•NZ I’ve located only one other...

Let me pose a serious question for a change. I am cellaring Mucho Granger and obtaining same wherever I can find it... The can in the photo is one of two that I scored in a tobacco shop. It’s old stock and I spotted them stored on the top shelf of the walk-in cigar humidor, as evidenced by the...

There exists a certain “Cob Controversy” that perhaps our members can chew on. Now I don’t wish to mention anyone by name, but his initials are “Shermnatman” Anyway, Shermnatman...swears by the “honey method” and has opined that either “maple syrup or honey” —must be used to coat the interior...

Just want to share my newest addition to the addiction. Danish Pipe Smoking Championship DM 1989 Really gravitating toward Danish Made Pipes. This one makes number four. Once again, Blue Room Briars is an outstanding small business. My 7th purchase. Every one of them a winner! -Jim

The rumored demise of Prince Albert and perhaps Carter Hall has me nostalgic. I own one tub of each as a salute to Middleton. But I also have one full tub of Sugerbarrel which, in true Middleton fashion, is as fresh as the day I removed it’s cellophane and peered inside. So today, I’m enjoying...

Does anyone know what this is? Well if you think it’s a cool pipe roll, you’re partially correct! But in truth, it’s nothing more than a traditional Harley Davidson’s Biker’s Wallet—Re-purposed! With the right sized pipe, in this case an old meer lined Dublin Dr Grabow, you can fit all you...

A little bird told me that bulk Sutliff 212 Burley Delight is the “equivalent” of Burley London Blend. This little songbird came to me in the form of Tobacco Reviews - I simply must stop reading those. For when one cruel reviewer described the 212 as “granger-like” my knees buckled and I swiftly...

My Stanwell DM 1987 Sandblast (Black Ring-blast) Billiard made for the Danish Pipe Smoking Championship - ‘87 I want to share the unboxing of this beautiful Pipe, which could very well become my all-time-favorite! And by doing so, also share with you what an absolute joy it is dealing with a...

First Smoke of a 1956 Dunhill Shell Briar LOADED AND READY ☝️ AWAY WE GO 🔥🔥🔥 ☝️POST SMOKE SPA TREATMENT What did I think? Well, I loaded her as I would any other and she gave me 45 minutes. There were relights and I was careful to keep the bowl cool. The smoke wasn’t quite as flavorful...

My 1956 Oval Shanked Dunhill Shell Briar! Markings: 104 Dunhill Shell Briar Made in England 6 4S MY FIRST WHITE SPOT! ONE OF THE OIL-CURED ALGERIAN BRIARS! RECEIVED IT TODAY! FROM OUR FRIENDS AT BLUE ROOM BRIARS, THANKS AGAIN! VERY NICE DRAW! PROMISES TO BE A GREAT SMOKER! YOU GUYS ROCK!

Danish Oval Shanked Billiard Estate - WhiteStar 710 Symmetrical Flame 🔥 Grained Beauty. My 4th purchase from the boys at BlueRoom Briars. WhiteStar are seconds to Georg Jenson. Guys, I’m building a stunningly beautiful rotation of pipes - and I don’t want to tell you how much (how little)...

I’ve captured a double dose of Americana — Savoring granger in a Missouri Meerschaum. I know I dote on this mellow old time blend, but it’s earned its place. The combination has me in a contemplative 🤔 mood. There’s nothing like an cob pipe and an abiding tobacco. I’ve turned this little...

I received my first Meer today! I couldnt be a happier! Beautifully Restored Estate! Pioneer African Meerschaum To the guys at Blue Room Briars... Once again, another great job! Another happy customer!