Big news for EU: Cornell & Diehl

[canucklehead]

C&D also makes the Maverick line of pipe tobaccos that are sold in Russia, can you guys get those in other places in Europe?

 

[Yambo]

I’m a US-based pipesmoker and not a C&D fan—so I’m probably the least-qualified person here to talk about this—but I’m actually surprised at the level of price shock some have had regarding the potential pricing for these tins. 25 euros for a 2oz/50g tin of tobacco doesn’t seem outrageous to me, especially when you consider what folks in some other countries/areas are paying. It’s not even that far off from what I’m paying here in Michigan, when you add on excise tax and sales tax.

Some years ago, some G. L. Pease and Cornell & Diehl brands were briefly imported to Spain at 22 euros per tin. Back then, customs were lax so you could order from the USA and only a few packages were stopped. Furthermore, Samuel Gawith tins were (if I remember correctly) well under 10 euros.
Now, with Samuel Gawith at nearly 22.8 euros and some Rattray's 50 gram tins at around 15, I miss not having to order them at Switzerland for the same 22 euros.

 

[Yambo]

C&D also makes the Maverick line of pipe tobaccos that are sold in Russia, can you guys get those in other places in Europe?

First time I hear about it. I'll investigate. Thank you for the information!

 

[karam]

I frequented a shop in Switzerland this past spring/summer and they had a range of C&D blends, along with G.L. Pease.

Was this "illegal" tobacco?

It was ridiculously overpriced. $28 Euro for a two gram tin if I remember right. I bought just one during the whole time. The date stamp was over 3 years old. Checked a number of their tins and all were around the same age. Didn't look like they were moving it, and the guy seemed surprised that someone was actually pulling it off the shelf.

Their Gawith section was all fresh tins... but well stocked.

Quite sure it wasn't priced as "aged tobacco". It will be interesting to see if it takes off there. Real interested to see how it is priced.

Some excellent blends. Hopefully they throw in some Pease as well and find a way to be competitive with the local blends.

Not at all illegal, Switzerland has had C&D for ages, but they are expensive. Either way Switzerland also has great supply of G&H and SG which are far superior to anything C&D make. Now if only we had access to HU tobaccos…

 

[didimauw]

This is great news. Even though I have full range of most of their tobaccos, this means they are getting bigger as a company. Less chance for death.

How do you think they chose this list?

 

[eyjaygaming]

Hi! I just found this thread looking for alternative ways to get my hands on some american blends. I'm in Spain, but I buy tobacco regularly from Germany. Are there any news on this?

Release date is April of this year.

 

[karam]

This is great news. Even though I have full range of most of their tobaccos, this means they are getting bigger as a company. Less chance for death.

How do you think they chose this list?

My thoughts exactly! I may not be a fan, but I wish all the best for them since they are one of the few who're keeping up pipe tobacco blending!

 

[Pipeful Dreams]

ohh PLEASE bring Pirate Kake to Germany!!!! I'm so excited nonetheless.

 

[samuelgawith01]

Good news.C&D sells in Japan,too.

 

[kcghost]

Decent blends so our European friends can join in the reverie.

 

[john19]

We have been sending to various countries in Europe for the last year or so - Spain gets regular shipments, there has also been shipments to Germany, France, Belgium and other places over the last several months.

Are you planning to ship to Greece as well? Here we have a real problem with the availability of pipe tobacco.

 

[gawithhoggarth]

We do not currently have a distributor for Greece.

 

[john19]

We do not currently have a distributor for Greece.

I expected it. Please do something about this if you can.

 

[paulfg]

I expected it. Please do something about this if you can.

seconded,I have to rely on friends coming to visit,soon be tourist season

 

[paulfg]

Are you planning to ship to Greece as well? Here we have a real problem with the availability of pipe tobacco.

its almost all STC /Mc Baren made or nothing

 

[john19]

its almost all STC /Mc Baren made or nothing

At least, Mac Baren/STC maybe bring more tobacco's.

 

[paulfg]

At least, Mac Baren/STC maybe bring more tobacco's.

unfortunately the only STC made tobacco I like is St Bruno and as you know thats not sold in Greece

 

[john19]

seconded,I have to rely on friends coming to visit,soon be tourist season

I spoke with STC a few months ago, and they told me that they will bring Peterson Nightcap, early morning, 965, to Greece early in the first half of the year.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

STC? You guys mean STG, right? Scandinavian Tobacco Group... makes the Peterson blends and many more.

 

[john19]

STC? You guys mean STG, right? Scandinavian Tobacco Group... makes the Peterson blends and many more.

Yes, i mean STG. My mistake. But only borkum riff, scandinavik, erinmore, captain black, clan, are available in Greece.