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Ballsy Move
Factories have been copying Peterson, Savinelli, and Stanwell shapes for decades. You can't copyright or protect shapes. Our exclusive brands are made by three different factories and we're very pleased with the quality of manufacture. The engineering has been very good, the prices have been...- blendtobac
- Post #74
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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Please Tell Me about Swedish Snus
I just recently moved into a place that's much better for me, my girlfriend, and her mother but the lease calls for no smoking in the house and I've been working from home for the last year. I've been using General Mint or Wintergreen and it's been perfect for my use. I have a nice place to...- blendtobac
- Post #37
- Forum: General Discussion
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Trout Stream Has To Be Blended At Home Now
Here's the lowdown on why this came about. The FDA wanted proof of sales prior to 2/15/2007 to grandfather a blend. As most of you know we had a different parent company before 2013 and I contacted them to get some sales records as proof. They had a problem with their long-term records and...- blendtobac
- Post #37
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Who Buys Brylon? How Bad Is It?
My first pipe was The Pipe in a red pot shape. It smoked so hot that I was ready to quit but my father saw the pipe and said that if I was going to smoke a pipe I should get a real pipe. He brought me to his tobacconist and got me a bent briar and some Latakia blends. The Pipe was never smoked...- blendtobac
- Post #61
- Forum: Pipe Talk
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How is a "Scottish" Blend Different From An English?
Generally, I find that to be true. Otherwise, it would be hard to detect the Cavendish. That was my guideline for any Scottish-type blends I made. Russ- blendtobac
- Post #18
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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How is a "Scottish" Blend Different From An English?
When I think of Scottish blends, I think of a light-medium Latakia blend with plenty of Orientals and some unflavored black cavendish. I'm guessing the name came from the Rattray's blends of this style (Red Rap, Black Mallory, etc.) I agree with this also and MM965 falls into this category...- blendtobac
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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What Defines an "American" Blend?
I would go along with primarily Burley, possibly with smaller amounts of Virginia, and even less condimental tobaccos (Orientals, Latakia, Perique). Russ- blendtobac
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Smoking Basics & Beginner Questions
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IM Corona Flame Shrinking
The thing that most often is the cause of a shrinking flame is Ember's second line. If you don't turn the flame adjustment down before refilling, the flame will gradually get smaller. Russ- blendtobac
- Post #17
- Forum: Pipes Accessories
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Fans of H&H
We wholesale the Marquee Series to other retailers but really haven't considered doing it with any of the other H&H tobaccos. I'll mention it to our wholesale division. Russ- blendtobac
- Post #46
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Fans of H&H
Nope. Still available. Hearth & Home Signature Sunjammer - Pipes and Cigars - https://www.pipesandcigars.com/p/hearth-home-signature-sunjammer-pipe-tobacco/1472937/ Russ- blendtobac
- Post #42
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Fans of H&H
Viprati is a misunderstood tobacco in some ways. I never said that this is supposed to be like Three Nuns. That was assumed by the mention of fire-cured which a lot of people assumed was Kentucky. It's not. It's a fire-cured mellow Burley to add a bit of body. Some people also assume that it's...- blendtobac
- Post #31
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Fans of H&H
Yes, he does post here from time to time. Seriously though, thanks for the kind comments and I try to draw from all feedback, good or bad. I haven't been posting as much because I've been working on redesigning our Baraccini, Viking, Roma, Crown, and Forseti pipes, and we'll have three new lines...- blendtobac
- Post #26
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Your First Pipe & Tobacco
My first pipe came as part of a package. It was a red pot The Pipe that came with two pouches of Borkum Riff. It smoked horribly wet and was impossible to handle once the pipe was lit. I was ready to quit, but my father noticed it and took me to his tobacconist and bought me a bent rusticated...- blendtobac
- Post #155
- Forum: General Pipe Smoking Discussion
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Blenders That Use PG And To What Degree
I find it puzzling that H&H is rated 3 since most people comment on the relative dryness of the blends. The only H&H blends with any PG are the aromatics (and there aren't that many) because the PG is used as a carrier for the flavorings. The rest of the blends contain no PG. Russ- blendtobac
- Post #51
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Blending Tobacco with Cigar Leaf
A small amount of cigar leaf added to Virginias can help remedy one big issue with Virginias. They tend to have a thin smoke so some people start puffing faster to get more smoke. Cigar leaf produces a lot of smoke, so adding some can solve that "problem". Also, it will add some body to make it...- blendtobac
- Post #12
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Pipes & Cigars Debacle - Part II
I'm not directly involved in customer service, but I've come on in other threads and posted my email address so I can help to resolve issues. If any of you run into a problem with P&C, please write me at russo@pipesandcigars.com and I will do everything I can to help you. If you send me an email...- blendtobac
- Post #49
- Forum: Pipe Tobacconists - B&M's and Internet Retailers
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Jim's John Cotton's Double Pressed Blends Reviews.
Ask and you shall receive. Keep your eyes peeled in the not-too-distant future for an announcement. Russ- blendtobac
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Reviews
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Which Are Your Favorite Coffee Blends
I drink most of my coffee at work. We bought a machine that grinds the beans just before brewing. It's a blade grinder so the grind isn't perfect but it's miles better than pre-ground coffee. We use good ol' Eight O'Clock and it makes a very nice cup. Hype or not, I really enjoy Blue Mountain...- blendtobac
- Post #171
- Forum: Food & Drink
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Tobacco Advice Request
You could always add some Five Brothers to the Half and Half. That will kick up the N and give you more smoke, too. Russ- blendtobac
- Post #8
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion
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Dunhill Peterson delivered from GQ
We just received confirmation that Peterson/Dunhill blends will ship to US retailers sometime next week. Russ- blendtobac
- Post #9
- Forum: Pipe Tobacco Discussion