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There's only Gold Block I haven't tried out of these four!Folks,
As a recent born again pipe smoker I went for Clan and it is nostalgically lovely. Local supermarket only stocks: Clan, Gold Block, St Bruno and Condor. I'm guessing these are the last men standing after the attrition against smoking in all its forms in the UK. That must mean something.
D.
I bought a pouch of Clan when I'd just got two of my clay pipes at Cromford and wanted a smoke in one of them.
Would love to try some Clan but it is a bit hard to come by here in the US. Did manage to get some Condor and LOVE it, has a ketchup type scent and not nearly as heavy Lakeland vibe as others have mentioned. I think the European OTC's are much better than the ones we get here in the US and both Condor and St. Bruno are perfect examples.
Absolute true, I'm positive,sooner or later You will get a pouch Clan since it is very widespread blend here in the EU continent
Reading some of the comments here makes me think of the "motto" of The Whiskey Tribe - Drink What You Like, How You Like To - or something like that.
Our motto should be "Smoke what you like, in the pipe that you like."
I personally would be interested in at least trying some of the blends like Clan and Condor. Back in the 70s I smoked Mixture 79 and it didn't scare me off pipe smoking, so I don't think either of these would either.
Our motto should be "Smoke what you like, in the pipe that you like."
I personally would be interested in at least trying some of the blends like Clan and Condor. Back in the 70s I smoked Mixture 79 and it didn't scare me off pipe smoking, so I don't think either of these would either.
I did find a place that sells Clan that ships to the US, same place i got some Ennerdale and Condor but due to the mixed reviews/cost i was hesitant to try some Clan but it does sound curious. For all the hate for Condor and Ennerdale i had to give them a shot and neither disappoints.
I believe this reply regarded Clan tobacco, but I am re-replying because I want to know when and why Simon smoked the hair bowl....
No one has reviewed it here exactly, but I have always assumed it is pretty harsh, from the reactions. I like Five Brothers, various Semois cuts, and others. This is burley, right? Let's say, I won't go on a quest.
Cant say that Clan is harsh, quite opposite ,there is light fruity&alcohol topping applied to this blend something akin to SWRA, but optimal moisture with this tobacco is quite crucial ,and as it is close to shag cut,then proper,thighter packing is a must , quite often they sell it in overly dry condition and thats when It burns fast and may taste harsh, also I'd advice to be careful with rehydrating and not overdoing it ,
@jpmcwjr : You would be surprised what I will smoke during a shortage. Over stuffed armchairs start to look very enticing.....
Have you ever smoked Clan?
I've bought a couple of packets to smoke in my clay and I actually like the stuff!
I've never known the stem of my clay pipes get so clogged as when I've been smoking Clan in them!
My one remaining clay got broken after attempting to clear the blockage in the stem at the base of the bowl (the usual place for pipe blockages!), so I'm currently pipe-less.
I bought Jamie a briar pipe and gave him my packet of Clan as a thank you present for decorating my staircase and Great Hall, after I'd had a couple of bowls in it.
Clan tastes completely different and stronger in a briar pipe compared with a clay, probably because of the large bowl size and I'm only used to smoking a clay!
My one remaining clay got broken after attempting to clear the blockage in the stem at the base of the bowl (the usual place for pipe blockages!), so I'm currently pipe-less.
I bought Jamie a briar pipe and gave him my packet of Clan as a thank you present for decorating my staircase and Great Hall, after I'd had a couple of bowls in it.
Clan tastes completely different and stronger in a briar pipe compared with a clay, probably because of the large bowl size and I'm only used to smoking a clay!
This is one of the tobaccos that I really couldn't smoke. I even put a pinch of perique in it, like one would put salt in a bad tasting food but no success. A weird flavour and almost shag cut require too much effort to squeeze a pleasant smoke out of it.
Dan you have to be careful smoking Clan in the Great Hall as it might spark and set fire to your rush mats on the floor!
Have you ever smoked Clan?
If so, what did you think of it?
It's the only baccy I've ever smoked in a normal (non-clay) pipe!
I absolutely loath the stuff. I would rather my ball sack be stapled to the floor with a nail gun whilst getting buggered up the back side by a dwarf wearing a barbed wire condom then to ever smoke a bowl of Clan. Does that answer your question?
maybe. So it's featured lightly in your monthly rotation? Did I get it?
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