Mark, are you going to break in those cobs first? Not sure an unbroken in cob is the best choice of pipe to try new blends. Why not dedicate a couple of briars for the experiment? It isn't like you don't have enough pipes.
I'm Not a Pipe Snob
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I'm going to be in Argentina next month. Any idea where this guy is from or if it is possible to buy from stores in certain cities?
I'm also interested in knowing if anyone who has tried his blends can recommend anything that a VAPer/Virginia/Haddo's Delight style smoker might enjoy.
I've ordered a shipment from the U.S. while I'm in Brazil for awhile, but I suspect customs got their sticky fingers on it. Maybe I'll try importing from Argentina next, or knocking on his door if that fails.
I did see, if my package happens to slip through customs, that I'll be charged R$15 regardless, just because it is from an international destination and the national post of Brazil sees fit to add a tariff for that... which is new to me. Anyway, another side thread for how the Yankees of this forum have it so good. I thought Canada was tough... but at least you can pay to have your tobacco liberated there.
I'm also interested in knowing if anyone who has tried his blends can recommend anything that a VAPer/Virginia/Haddo's Delight style smoker might enjoy.
I've ordered a shipment from the U.S. while I'm in Brazil for awhile, but I suspect customs got their sticky fingers on it. Maybe I'll try importing from Argentina next, or knocking on his door if that fails.
I did see, if my package happens to slip through customs, that I'll be charged R$15 regardless, just because it is from an international destination and the national post of Brazil sees fit to add a tariff for that... which is new to me. Anyway, another side thread for how the Yankees of this forum have it so good. I thought Canada was tough... but at least you can pay to have your tobacco liberated there.
No, I'm originally from Canada. I spend part of my year in Brazil and I try to time it when it's winter in Canada.
I completely messed up my tobacco import this time around and didn't come with nearly enough. Too many other things going on and I lost track of what was important... There used to be on shop in Sao Paulo where I could get imported blends, but now they only stock Captain Black. It's grim. Good cigars here, but I prefer the pipe.
I should be passing through Buenos Aires next month. I saw on his page that he gets tobacco from the Jujuy area. I was a bit surprised. I went North of there a few years back, and it turns into a desert pretty quick. Interesting to see what kind of leaf comes out of that region. Seems like a spot to grow orientals instead, but I don't know much about growing conditions, so I'll wait and see.
I hope he can ship to Brazil, because I'm not sure I can hold out until October. But, I refuse to set sail with Captain Black. Man. I can't do it. I'll buy boxes of cigars before I go down that path again...
I completely messed up my tobacco import this time around and didn't come with nearly enough. Too many other things going on and I lost track of what was important... There used to be on shop in Sao Paulo where I could get imported blends, but now they only stock Captain Black. It's grim. Good cigars here, but I prefer the pipe.
I should be passing through Buenos Aires next month. I saw on his page that he gets tobacco from the Jujuy area. I was a bit surprised. I went North of there a few years back, and it turns into a desert pretty quick. Interesting to see what kind of leaf comes out of that region. Seems like a spot to grow orientals instead, but I don't know much about growing conditions, so I'll wait and see.
I hope he can ship to Brazil, because I'm not sure I can hold out until October. But, I refuse to set sail with Captain Black. Man. I can't do it. I'll buy boxes of cigars before I go down that path again...
He just replied now. That's quick service! I'm hoping we can get a couple of packages past customs here in Brazil.
Jujuy is such a beautiful place. I flew from Buenos Aires to Salta and then drove up to Rodero, or somewhere about there. Felt just about like the end of the world. There was some amazing hiking around there. Of course, the towns of Humahuaca, etc. are interesting and in a beautiful spot, but I liked being at the end of the line.
I was hiking down a path for the better part of the day, thinking I was all alone, and then a woman came by with her mule to bring quinoa into the town and trade for flour or butter or something. She must have been around 75 years old and said she had been walking for 2 days from the mountains. What a life.
You're from a stunning part of the world. Last year I was in the Mendoza area, which is beautiful as well, but I had a longing for Jujuy! Something magical about that place.
Jujuy is such a beautiful place. I flew from Buenos Aires to Salta and then drove up to Rodero, or somewhere about there. Felt just about like the end of the world. There was some amazing hiking around there. Of course, the towns of Humahuaca, etc. are interesting and in a beautiful spot, but I liked being at the end of the line.
I was hiking down a path for the better part of the day, thinking I was all alone, and then a woman came by with her mule to bring quinoa into the town and trade for flour or butter or something. She must have been around 75 years old and said she had been walking for 2 days from the mountains. What a life.
You're from a stunning part of the world. Last year I was in the Mendoza area, which is beautiful as well, but I had a longing for Jujuy! Something magical about that place.
Thanks hoosierpipe. He's got the Choctaw in stock, as well as "Regular II" for
The rest are aromatics and 3 English blends. I'm not an aromatic fan, generally, but I am intrigued by the coffee blend. It sounds like he literally mixes coffee into the tobacco. Seems interesting and I may just toss that in for the hell of it.
Maybe an English too. It's still chilly where I am in Brazil, but as soon as the heat/humidity come on, I can't handle a strong English. Could be there's time to work through a tin before that happens.
It was awesome that you started this thread! Most people have no idea how difficult it is to get quality pipe tobacco down here. He at least sounds passionate about his blending and tobacco, so I have a feeling it's going to be a good experience. I'm hoping to see his factory in Buenos Aires as well. I can't speak Spanish, but I can point and nod like the best of them!
Thanks for the tips.
The rest are aromatics and 3 English blends. I'm not an aromatic fan, generally, but I am intrigued by the coffee blend. It sounds like he literally mixes coffee into the tobacco. Seems interesting and I may just toss that in for the hell of it.
Maybe an English too. It's still chilly where I am in Brazil, but as soon as the heat/humidity come on, I can't handle a strong English. Could be there's time to work through a tin before that happens.
It was awesome that you started this thread! Most people have no idea how difficult it is to get quality pipe tobacco down here. He at least sounds passionate about his blending and tobacco, so I have a feeling it's going to be a good experience. I'm hoping to see his factory in Buenos Aires as well. I can't speak Spanish, but I can point and nod like the best of them!
Thanks for the tips.
Phooey, I kept seeing "I am not a pipe snob" in the title and thinking, what kind of Communism is that? To be a snob is as American as apple pie, the best apple pie, none of that second rate rehydrated apple crap. So, being proud of my snobbishness, I avoided this thread, but low and behold it is about a pretentious and grandiose tobacco that is exclusive. That sounds much better. And, I need to try these.
Oh, and we wont take your country club key away over the crappy impoverished looking corncobs. Just go and smoke them back in the kitchen with the help. Those guys will appreciate the attention from... you know... us. And, we all won't have to see you tokin' away on a corncob, like a common street urchin. :
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Oh, and we wont take your country club key away over the crappy impoverished looking corncobs. Just go and smoke them back in the kitchen with the help. Those guys will appreciate the attention from... you know... us. And, we all won't have to see you tokin' away on a corncob, like a common street urchin. :
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Ditto, Cos', except having watched this one before I KNEW anything on it would be worthy so I definitely *did* keep up with it. I mean, yeah, OK, I don't fall into the demographic that can buy $3k handmades at the crop of a keystroke, but I DO consider myself a snob & I ain't no-how apologizing for it!
You don't have to be rich to be a snob, just discerning... with a judgmental attitude. It's possible to be kind, friendly, and yet prudish, as long as it comes natural, and not forced. That's the key. Subtlety, just with your choice in words you can gut an inferior blend leaving its corpse to bleed out in the thread, while generously praising some quality to keep the "masses" happy.
For example, "C&D is very good at what it does with burleys." You can practically see the blood rushing down the thread as all of C&D's Virginia offerings gushes a blood filled bubble of a last breath.
It's about being a Gentleman. ::
For example, "C&D is very good at what it does with burleys." You can practically see the blood rushing down the thread as all of C&D's Virginia offerings gushes a blood filled bubble of a last breath.
It's about being a Gentleman. :
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If you like those cobs and would like to make them "permanent party" on your rack or nearby, look at getting Forever stems for them. They definitely elevate a cob from disposable to an extra nice pipe that is lightweight and nearly always a good smoke, for years and years.
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